UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
College of Applied Health Sciences
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
TEACHING ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OR CLINICAL ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF THE MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MHA) PROGRAM
Description: The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, seeks candidates with a background in health administration for a nine-month, (with potential for annual re-appointment) teaching or clinical position at the rank of Teaching Associate/Full Professor or Clinical Associate/Full Professor. A successful candidate will have a strong record of administrative and teaching/instructional experience. The successful applicant will provide leadership in the following areas: 1) direct the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program,2) guide the program's strategic short and long-term planning, 3) collaborate with community partners on health administration initiatives, 4) supervise an Assistant Director of the MHA program, 5) participate in the instruction of MHA courses, and 6) contribute to the service missions of the university. The position may range from a .5 to 1.0 FTE appointment (20-40 hours per week). The majority of the appointment will relate to administration of the MHA program and may include teaching one or more courses per semester based on the percentage of the appointment.
Teaching and clinical areas of interest include, but are not limited to, health management, healthcare quality and operations, leadership, health law and ethics, human resources, organizational behavior, finance, health economics, health policy, health technology, health analytics, patient communication, and clinical terminology.
Qualifications:
Required: a MS, MHA, or equivalent degree in a related field.
Preferred: Candidates with 1) a Ph.D., MHA degree, 2) administrative experience in a healthcare setting, 3) experience with accreditation, or 4) experience collaborating with communities on health administration initiatives. Applicants will meet the qualifications for the rank of teaching or clinical Associate or Full Professor at the University of Illinois.
Salary
Compensation will be commensurate with the applicant's experience.
To apply, create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and select the position for which you are applying (1013864); then upload all required documents, including:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/resume
To ensure full consideration, please complete your application by January 9, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately afterwards. However, the position will
remain open until filled. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2023 (negotiable).
General Information:
The MHA Program (https://www.ahs.illinois.edu/mha-overview): The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign established the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in 2017. Located within the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, the MHA program supports major campus initiatives to provide innovative leadership in health administration research, education, and service regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Illinois Master of Health Administration program combines the benefits of a small program with the resources and opportunities of a leading research university. This growing program allows students to be at the cutting edge of newly developed classes and curriculum, with instructors who are leaders in the field. The program size allows students to easily connect with the supportive faculty and be surrounded by a tight-knit cohort of peers. The program welcomes students from a wide variety of disciplines and training to join their diverse cohort of MHA students. The two-year, 52 credit hour, residential Health Administration degree is modeled after general business administration curriculums, giving students educational training in finance, leadership/management, quality and strategic planning. The MHA degree includes a 200-hour internship, where students apply their training to assist an organization of their choosing. The MHA program believes in creating a supportive learning environment by establishing student cohorts, allowing students to progress with the same classmates throughout their time in the MHA program.
The Department of Kinesiology & Community Health (KCH) http://kch.illinois.edu : The mission of the Department is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. Through the integration of high-quality research, instruction, and outreach programs, faculty scholars within KCH are leading initiatives that address pressing concerns of our diverse society such as prevention and management of chronic disease as well as maintenance of health and well-being across the lifespan. KCH hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-directory-update ) working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. Besides the MHA program, KCH offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health and Kinesiology; Health Technology (MSHT), Master's in Public Health, and Rehabilitation Counseling. More than 1,500 undergraduate and 160 graduate students are enrolled in the Department. Most undergraduate students continue their education in professional allied health or graduate degree programs, and most doctoral graduates attain positions in academia or industry.
The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS, https://ahs.illinois.edu) : The mission of AHS is to promote culturally relevant individual and community health and well-being across the lifespan, facilitate optimal living with disability, and foster the development of livable communities in a diverse society through learning, discovery, and engagement. The College enrollment includes more than 2,000 undergraduates and over 400 graduate students in its three academic departments: Kinesiology & Community Health (http://kch.illinois.edu/) ; Recreation, Sport & Tourism (http://rst.illinois.edu/ ); Speech & Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu/ ). Each department is highly ranked in national surveys.
Within AHS are also the Center on Health, Aging and Disability (CHAD); the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and the Chez Veterans Center. The College is actively involved in discovery and engagement with the Carle Foundation Hospital, OSF Health System, Mayo Clinics, the Champaign- Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the University's Engineering-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI),the
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Cancer Center of Illinois, the Personalized Nutrition Initiative and the Division of Nutritional Sciences, the Discovery Partners Institute, the Family Resiliency Center, and many more.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, http://illinois.edu ): Established in 1867, UIUC is a land grant, Research 1 institution that has established an international reputation as an educational community ideally suited for excellence in scholarship and research across the academic spectrum. In addition to being one of the highest- ranked public research universities in the country (#13 by US News and World Report), the University of Illinois is, simply, a great place to work. The University is home to internationally recognized facilities and interdisciplinary programs including: Institute for Genomic Biology (www.igb.illinois.edu/ ), Beckman Institute (www.beckman.illinois.edu/ ), W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics(www.biotech.uiuc.edu/centers/Keck/ ), National Center for Supercomputing Applications (www.ncsa.illinois.edu/ ), Division of Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrsci.illinois.edu/ ), Neuroscience Program (http://neuroscience.illinois.edu/ ), to name a few. With an undergraduate enrollment of 34,559 and a graduate enrollment of over 20,000 students in more than 100 disciplines, Illinois is among the top five universities in the country in the number of earned doctorates awarded each year. The quality of our students is very high. We are leaders in technology and our employee and alumni innovations have been extraordinary. YouTube, Netscape, medical MRI screening, the LED, and the plasma screen used in televisions and computers are just a few discoveries created by our faculty and alumni. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIUC led all universities with a novel and aggressive non-invasive saliva-testing program, which served as a model for the country. The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a Dual Career Academic Couples Hiring Program. We value our employees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.
The Champaign-Urbana Community: Home of the University of Illinois flagship campus, Champaign-Urbana (http://ci.champaign.il.us/about-champaign/ ) is a 'micro-urban' community(http://www.micro-urbanist.com ) with a population of approximately 226,000 in the metro area located in east central Illinois. It is conveniently located between Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and has its own airport and train service. Combining natural Midwest beauty and cultural resources typically found in much larger metropolitan areas, Champaign-Urbana is friendly, livable, easy to navigate, affordable and has an excellent public-school system.
There is a 'work-life' balance here that gives faculty ample time for both scholarship and family pursuits devoid of the hassles of large city life. The average commute time is less than 15 minutes. The Champaign-Urbana area offers a range of businesses, recreation, and culture unmatched by other communities in its size, due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Whether you're looking to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, partake in a variety of cultural activities, enjoy the excitement of Big 10 sports, or become part of the University of Illinois community, Champaign-Urbana has something to offer you.
University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 9th, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Search Committee Chairs, Drs. Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo (laracini@illinois.edu) and Laura Rice (ricela@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Mina Raj, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
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