Working Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration Program

State Role Title: Instructional Faculty - Full Time

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100720 - Department of Health Professions

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a shared position within the Department of Health Professions (Health Services Administration program) and the Department of Health Sciences. The Health Services Administration program, one of five academic programs within the Department of Health Professions, is a Full Certified Member of AUPHA and is a leading program nationally in undergraduate education in health administration. The Department of Health Sciences offers the largest undergraduate major at the university. This faculty member will have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty from Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies programs within Health Professions as well as faculty from Health Sciences and other departments within the College regarding teaching, scholarship, or service. The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation's outstanding public universities. The Department of Health Professions faculty and staff have a commitment to inclusive excellence, striving to be agents of cultural humility. We aspire to uphold an environment and culture that respects and values individual differences and stand against racism, discrimination, and bias in all forms. We pledge to a growth mindset, to better address systemic issues, and to have historical awareness in developing an inclusive community that supports faculty, staff, and students in learning and growing. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as an inclusive college that embodies an atmosphere of bel nging.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will: * Teach undergraduate courses within the AUPHA-certified Health Services Administration program and the Department of Health Sciences * Assist in on-going program development, including increasing inclusivity and accessibility within the curriculum * Advise undergraduate students * Participate in and mentor scholarship and community-based outreach and training programs in areas of expertise * Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels * Demonstrate a commitment toward building an equitable scholarly environment

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: 1. Earned doctoral degree in Health Services Administration or related field; ABD applicants will be considered with evidence of continued progress and completion of degree required by time of appointment 2. Experience with and/or potential to teach health services administration, health sciences, or related courses 3. Evidence of student engagement (e.g., engaged learning, community or civic engagement) and student development 4. Commitment to an inclusive environment within and beyond the classroom 5. Documented scholarly agenda and engagement in scholarly activity 6. Documented professional service in the academic or healthcare setting Preferred qualifications: 1. Experience or expertise in teaching a variety of healthcare administration and health sciences courses, including but not limited to: ambulatory care, health analytics, healthcare economics, healthcare finance, healthcare law and ethics, health statistics, quality management, and/or U.S. and global health care systems 2. Record of scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or creative works 3. Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and departments 4. Experience with interprofessional/interdisciplinary education or practice

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

Applicants will complete the faculty profile on JobLink and submit the following: * cover letter describing your experiences and accomplishments related to teaching and scholarship, * statement of inclusive excellence highlighting your demonstrated efforts in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access; this statement should not focus on personal values or personal experiences, but rather in actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace and/or classroom, * teaching philosophy, * curriculum vitae, and * names and contact information of three professional references. Inquiries may be made to Ana Abad-Jorge, Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Professions, 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, MSC 4315, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email abadjoar@jmu.edu or phone 540-568-7084.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is fr