What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor (Health Administration) -9 month appointment position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor (Health Administration) -9 month appointment
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Management
HR Home Department
020314 MANAGEMENT
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
08 / 18 / 2025
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
The successful candidate will primarily teach graduate-level courses in Health Administration; secondary teaching assignments may be at the undergraduate or graduate level in management-related classes (e.g., Principles of management). The standard teaching load is 9 hours per semester (three courses). Candidates must satisfy AACSB requirements to achieve and / or maintain Scholarly Academic status, must maintain an active research agenda, support the success of the Masters in Health Administration program, and meet university service requirements.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
Additional Qualifications
Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Management or Business Administration from an AACSB-accredited institution with an emphasis on health administration or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D in Health Policy, Administration, Leadership, or Management from an accredited institution (e.g., AACSB, CAHME, or similar / equivalent) will also be considered. Candidates who are ABD at the time of application will also be considered if in a position to complete their degree no later than the start date. Candidates must be able to publish in peer-reviewed management or health administration journals, must have experience teaching at the undergraduate and / or graduate levels, and must satisfy AACSB requirements to achieve and / or maintain Scholarly Academic status. Candidates must be committed to working for the professional success of all students.
Link to Job Description
http : / / www.missouristate.edu / human / jobdescriptions / 21377.htm
Open Date
02 / 06 / 2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is also listed at the Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) level. Qualifications vary by position, and applicants should apply to the appropriate level. Only one position will be filled. More information about our alternative listing is available through the following link : https : / / jobs.missouristate.edu / postings / 79620
The first date of consideration will be March 10, 2025, and a review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
EO / AA and Diversity Statement
Missouri State University adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Inquiries concerning the complaint / grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252 , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20250012FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https : / / jobs.missouristate.edu / postings / 79619
