Visiting Assistant Professor - Health Administration
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Full-Time
$80,000
HybridAssociate
Department
Health Administration, ChairCompensation
$80,000.00 AnnualGeneral Description/Primary Purpose:
The Department of Health Administration is seeking a 12-month Visiting Assistant Professor with strong expertise in research methodology. Position responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester in Health Administration programs as assigned, with a particular emphasis on supporting doctoral students through methodology seminars and related instruction. This is a temporary appointment for a stated term or time period, on a full-time or part-time basis.
The successful candidate will support Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) students in developing methodological competence for dissertation and scholarly work. Areas of emphasis may include research design, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed methods, applied statistics, data analysis, program evaluation, survey design, and dissertation-related methodological development.
Additional responsibilities include participating in the academic life of the department and college (e.g., attending faculty meetings, participating in curriculum review/development, assessing student learning, etc.) and collaborating with faculty to strengthen doctoral methodology instruction and student support. Service on committees may be assigned as appropriate in the department, college, and university.
Supervisor: This position will report to Dr. Robert Haley, Health Administration.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:
Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be
requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin immediately.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have questions about this position, please contact Dr. Rob Haley at rhaley@unf.edu.
About the Department:
The Department of Health Administration offers the following programs: a Bachelor of Health Management (BHM), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI), and Doctor of Health Administration (DHA).
The DHA program prepares healthcare leaders, executives, clinicians, and administrators to apply evidence-based approaches to complex organizational and policy challenges. The visiting Assistant Professor will provide focused support for doctoral students through methodology seminars and applied methodological guidance that advances dissertation and scholarly work.
For more information about the Department of Health Administration visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/health-administration/.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.Equal Opportunity
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