Healthcare Administration Adjunct Faculty: Summer 2024 (Online)

Sacred Heart University's Healthcare Administration graduate program is seeking adjunct instructors with demonstrated expertise to teach asynchronous (online) courses running in the Summer 2024.

*Remote faculty may be required to teach synchronously (live online) via teleconferencing at some point in the future and must have prior higher education teaching experience.

Through well-designed curriculum, the Program prepares students for leadership roles in the complex and dynamic field of healthcare administration. We are committed to academic excellence and to cultivating leadership, integrity, and developing engaged citizenship in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Through this mission, we will advance the quality and safety of healthcare through the effective use of administrative theory, policy, and management.

Duties include:

• Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction in such courses as Population & Global Health Management, Negotiations & Conflict Resolution, Healthcare Operations & Quality, Project Management for Healthcare Administrators, and other varied topics. 
• Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students.
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed. They will also participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and then apply that understanding to guide their approach to all aspects of their job and the community. They will demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.

Requirements:

• An earned master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or similar degree in alignment with course content.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge, and expertise and hands-on experience.
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the college level is preferred.

Additional Information:

The Center for Healthcare Education, located at 4000 Park Avenue in Bridgeport, is designed to offer students with aspirations in any health-care profession the best possible learning environment to ensure that they are prepared to succeed in the booming health-care industry.

Application Instructions:

Apply by submitting a cover letter, CV and contact information for references.  Only online submissions with be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon formal offer of employment. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Fr. Dan Schieffler, PhD, MHA Program Director, schiefflerd@sacredheart.edu