Job Description Summary

We invite applications from qualified adjunct faculty to teach graduate-level courses in the MHA Online program. Adjunct faculty will engage in instruction (synchronous and/or asynchronous), assess and provide feedback to students, work with program leadership to ensure alignment with student learning outcomes and the overall program mission, and contribute to continuous program quality.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC005650 CHP - MHA Online

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

3.2

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

MUSC is a nationally-recognized academic health sciences center committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient-care innovation. The MHA Online program prepares graduates for careers as healthcare administrators, executives, policy leaders, and other advanced roles in the healthcare industry. 

The program is offered in an online format and emphasizes healthcare leadership, strategic management, health policy, healthcare finance, and organizational leadership in healthcare settings. 

The MHA Online program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, and flexible format options make this program well-suited to working professionals and full-time students seeking to advance in healthcare leadership roles. The adjunct faculty for the MHA Online program will join a dynamic team that bridges academic rigor and real-world healthcare management practice, supporting learners as they move into roles that drive organizational excellence and strategic leadership in healthcare. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Serve as an instructor for one or more MHA courses per academic year (typically 2-3 courses per year for adjunct status) 

• Design and deliver high-quality instruction, including lectures (synchronous or asynchronous), discussion facilitation, assignment design, assessment, and feedback 

• Maintain office hours virtually and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner 

• Monitor student engagement and performance; intervene or refer to program support as needed 

• Collaborate with the division director and other faculty to ensure course content is current, evidence-based, and aligned with student learning outcomes 

• Participate in faculty orientation/training for online pedagogy and residential instruction; abide by university policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and teaching best practices 

• Engage in periodic program reviews and mentor students in assigned courses 

• Adjunct faculty may also serve as mentors or advisors for applied projects, supporting students through healthcare management analysis, writing, and professional development processes 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate coursework must have earned a doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Therefore, the minimum qualifications for this adjunct appointment are: 

• Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Evidence of successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education. Demonstrated potential to contribute to research and grant activities in Healthcare Administration. 

Alternatively, in rare cases where the terminal degree is lacking, a master's degree in a relevant discipline plus a documented professional qualification may be considered, including: 

• At least 18 graduate semester hours in healthcare administration or related discipline; and 

• Significant professional experience (e.g., 5+ years) in healthcare administration, healthcare management, healthcare operations, strategic planning, healthcare finance, or related roles, and evidence of continuing professional development (certifications, publications, presentations, etc.) in the field. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience teaching in graduate programs (residential and/or online) 

• Demonstrated ability to use learning-management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard), virtual classroom technologies, and engage adult learners 

• Active participation in professional organizations such as ACHE, MGMA, HFMA, or other relevant healthcare management associations 

• Professional certifications such as FACHE, CHFP, CPCS, CMPE, or equivalent 

• Experience in healthcare administration, healthcare operations, strategic planning, healthcare finance, health policy, or healthcare quality improvement 

• Record of peer-reviewed publications or presentations in healthcare administration, health services research, or related fields 

• Ability to contribute to curriculum design, continuous quality improvement, accreditation compliance (CAHME), and student mentorship 

 

At MUSC, remote positions may be filled by candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Note: Candidates residing in Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, or West Virginia may be considered on a case-by-case basis with institutional approval. Remote positions are not available in U.S. territories or international locations.  

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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