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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12420021 Assistant Professor, Health Administration

Health and Kinesiology

Job Summary

The Department of Health and Kinesiology, located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, seeks to hire one outstanding faculty member in the area of Health Administration. The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a PhD in Health Administration, Health Management, or a related area.

Successful candidates should have (or demonstrate potential to have) a history of leading independent research related to the management of healthcare organizations and health service delivery in the U.S. Ideally, the candidate has prior experience guiding research groups of investigators of varying levels and contributing successfully to interdisciplinary collaborations including those with healthcare organizations and clinicians. The candidate should also have the ability to mentor students and energetically teach key topics under the MHA rubric that prepare students to assume administrative roles across a variety of healthcare organizations. Additionally, we seek individuals who will bring new and creative ideas to our team of instructors and professors.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a doctoral degree in Health Administration, Health Management, or a related area. Candidates must also demonstrate a record of academic scholarship that meets the qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ideally, candidates would demonstrate a focused line of research in one or more of the following areas: leadership, management, organizational development, health system performance, healthcare operations, and/or organizational behavior.

Preference will be given to individuals who demonstrate excellence in embracing diverse individual identities, fostering a culture of inclusion, and promoting equity in curricula, teaching, standards, behaviors, policies and practices. The committee strongly encourages applications from women and persons from historically underrepresented groups.

To apply, create a candidate profile here and upload all required documents, including:

Application letter that includes:

Research statement (2 page maximum)

Teaching and mentoring statement (2 page maximum);

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (2 page maximum);

Curriculum vitae

A list of names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis, paid over 12 months. The salary range for this position is \$80,000 to \$90,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 8, 2025. 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. Initial review of applications will begin immediately afterward. However, the position will remain open until filled. The earliest starting date is August 16, 2025 (negotiable). For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Minakshi (Mina) Raj, mraj@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

General Information:

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK, https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-home): 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, an outreach programs, faculty scholars within HK 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. HK 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. HK offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health and Kinesiology; Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Health Technology (MSHT). More than 1,600 undergraduate and 200 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 recently renovated Freer Hall Lab includes a variety of new laboratory space totaling \38,000ft2 that includes several wet and dry space laboratories, office spaces for students and faculty, and common areas designed for meetings and collaboration. The research laboratories include two biochemistry and cell culture laboratories, equipped with centri