Job Description Summary
The Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for the role of Division Director – Master of Health Administration (MHA) Residential Track, referred to hereafter as Division Director. This is a full-time faculty position with administrative responsibilities, offered on the academic educator track (tenure eligible) with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Division Director serves as the academic leader of the on-campus MHA program, ensuring excellence in curriculum, faculty mentorship, student success, and program accreditation. This individual will work in tandem with the MHA Online Division Director to ensure alignment across modalities of delivery while maintaining distinct, high-quality student experiences tailored to the residential format. The Division Director will collaborate closely with the Department Chair, faculty, and other Division Directors to drive programmatic innovation, enhance student outcomes, and strengthen the program’s visibility in the healthcare industry.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC000225 CHP - MHA Residential
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Division Director provides strategic leadership for the division, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals while fostering an innovative and student-centered residential learning environment. This role includes co-oversight of MHA curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and programmatic accreditation, particularly maintaining CAHME accreditation standards. Partnering with the MHA Online Division Director to ensure consistency in program learning outcomes while catering to the unique needs of residential students, the Division Director collaborates with faculty and administration to enhance student success, drive program assessment and continuous improvement, and implement competency-based education strategies. Additionally, they represent the MHA program at professional conferences and industry events to attract top-tier students and faculty. As a key liaison between the division, university leadership, and external stakeholders, the Division Director strengthens partnerships to advance the program’s reputation and impact.
Required:
Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Healthcare Administration/Management), Health Services Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Evidence of successful teaching experience in a Healthcare Administration program in higher education. Demonstrated potential to contribute to research and grant activities in Healthcare Administration.
Preferred:
Experience with CAHME accreditation and competency-based education. Proven success in teaching, particularly in a residential learning format. Active membership in professional organizations (e.g., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE). Experience working in digital learning and assessment platforms.
Required Materials:
Applicants must submit the following documents for full consideration. Please ensure all required materials are attached to your application prior to submission.
- Cover Letter addressing qualifications, leadership experience, and alignment with the position.
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing work history, with emphasis on leadership and academic experiences.
- Teaching Philosophy Statement (1–2 pages) describing innovative teaching strategies, instructional experience, and commitment to early career student success.
- Contact Information for Three Professional References (references will only be contacted after first-round interviews).
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
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