Assistant Professor - Health Care Adminstration

Assistant Professor of Management- Health Care Administration-BBA

The College of Business is searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach Health Care Administration beginning August 2025. To be appointed as an Assistant Professor, candidates must possess an earned doctorate degree in Health Care Administration or a related discipline. ABD candidates near completion will be considered. Professional experience in health care administration is highly desired, as is an MBA.

Applicants should have the ability to teach a variety of courses in Health Care Administration. Candidates with expertise in healthcare finance, economics, accounting, policy or regulation are especially encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery formats to support primarily the MBA in Health Care Administration. This faculty position may also involve teaching in the Masters in Health Care Administration (MHA) program as needed. The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience teaching and mentoring a diverse group of students. They should also be able to contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum discipline, or department.

The home location is at the Denton campus, although teaching may also be occasionally required at the Dallas or Houston campuses, depending on the needs of the program. The faculty member may also be asked to teach in the HCA-MBA program. The start date is fall of 2026.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College (MAK) of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has

approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The MAK College

has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of

Accounting & Finance, and the Master of Healthcare Administration program. You may learn

more about the MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship at http://www.twu.edu/business.

Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest

university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to nearly 16,000 students,

TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized

and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of

Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family

friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is

located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's

fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre

companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on

service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently

ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among

the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty

and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment

where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and

community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the

importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to

address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged,

productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the

balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit:

An updated curriculum vitae (CV)

Copy of graduate transcripts

A cover letter expressing interest in the position and commensurate experience and

qualifications for the position

Names and complete contact information for 3 references

For questions, please contact Dr. Derek Crews, Search Committee Chair, at

Dcrews@twu.edu

The search will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.