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). This is a full-time faculty position with administrative responsibilities, offered on the academic educator track with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The MHA Division Director serves as the academic leader of the MHA program, ensuring excellence in curriculum, faculty mentorship, student success, and program accreditation. This individual will collaborate closely with the Department Chair 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
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The MHA Division Director provides strategic leadership for the division, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals while fostering an innovative and student-centered learning environment. This role includes oversight of curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and programmatic accreditation, particularly maintaining CAHME accreditation standards. The 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 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 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 online teaching, particularly in an accelerated learning format.
- Active membership in professional organizations (e.g., AUPHA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHSE).
- Experience working in digital learning and assessment platforms.
Appointment & Compensation:
- This is a full-time faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities. Compensation includes a stipend for administrative duties and workload release time.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit:
Cover Letter addressing qualifications and leadership experience. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Teaching Philosophy Statement (1–2 pages) outlining innovative teaching strategies and online instruction experience. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness. Contact information for three professional references (references will only be contacted after first-round interviews).
We invite motivated and visionary individuals to join our dynamic team in shaping the future of healthcare leadership education.
Medical University of South Carolina
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. Learn more about our academic programs.
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)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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