Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding colleague for a 9-month, full time, position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (both tenure-track) in the school’s online accelerated Master of Healthcare Administration program beginning August 2025. Upon hire, dependent on programmatic needs, the successful candidate may serve as the Healthcare Administration Program Coordinator with specified term limits. Academic Program Coordinators are 9-month faculty with a workload assignment for administrative activities.

Rank at appointment is dependent on qualifications relative to University and School standards. The successful candidate will join a talented and committed Healthcare Administration faculty serving approximately 450 Healthcare Administration graduate students, have a wide-ranging Healthcare Administration background, and be able to teach a variety of graduate-level courses. The accelerated curriculum operates on a 7-week model whereby semesters are divided into two 7-week terms across the academic year. Moreover, depending on rank and yearly workload allocation, the successful candidates will conduct research, publish articles, write grants, mentor students, and provide community engagement and service to the program, school, college, university, and profession.

There is an expectation of residency in the Wilmington, NC, area. The possibility to work mostly remotely from a local location is determined upon mutual agreement with hiring academic unit and appropriate administrative approvals, with the understand that on-campus presence for some meetings and events will be mandatory. The duration of any remote work arrangement is at the discretion of the university and the hiring academic unit.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, or Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a related field from a regionally accredited program.
Evidence of previous successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education.
Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthcare Administration.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

Successful research program and grant activity with a clear research trajectory.
Evidence of successful online teaching experience (preferably in an accelerated program).
Recognized accomplishment in teaching and the scholarship of teaching related to the position.
Experience with CAHME accreditation standards and competency-based education.
Two or more years’ experience in the Healthcare field noting recognized accomplishments.
Relevant licenses/certifications (i.e., CPA, FACHE, FACMPE) in the Healthcare field.
Active membership in professional societies (i.e., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE).
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the College and University.
Ability to work in an electronic paperless environment utilizing multiple digital platforms and applications (i.e., learning management systems, assessment platforms, audio visual platforms, file management software, and social media) to complete work functions.
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is housed in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at UNC Wilmington. The MHA curriculum is a 100% online asynchronous accelerated program (OAP) that prepares graduates for administrative roles in healthcare settings.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate will reflect a strong commitment to professional practice, community, and regional engagement and impact activities, and applied scholarship related to professional practice.

The Healthcare Administration program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1750 students and 58 full time faculty. See: https://uncw.edu/shahs

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) currently has six undergraduate degree programs:
Public Health
Exercise Science
Healthful Living and Fitness Education
Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
Recreation Therapy
Respiratory Therapy

The SHAHS also has Graduate degree programs in:
Athletic Training
Healthcare Administration
Gerontology with 4+1 options with Exercise Science, Psychology, Public Health, Recreation Therapy, and Tourism, Recreation & Sport.
Masters of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education and Health (MAT) in conjunction with the Watson College of Education
Masters of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health (MED) in conjunction with the Watson College of Education
Minors are offered in:
Gerontology
Whole Health & Wellness Studies
Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
Yoga Studies
Assistance Dog Training
The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness program (WPA/L) which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements and serves 2,000 students per semester.

College/School Information
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.