Description

The University of Lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university dedicated to fostering innovation, authenticity, and inclusivity. We challenge students to cultivate a world of positive change, inspiring independent thinkers to become trustworthy, effective leaders within caring communities.

Position: Program Lead, Master of Healthcare Administration & Master of Public Health School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Reports to: School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean

Job Type: Full-time; Exempt (Benefits Eligible)

Work Environment: remote eligible, residential preferred

Job Purpose: The University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a 1.0 FTE Program Lead Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Public Health non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor. The Program Lead must be a motivated individual with a proven record of success. The Program Lead will be a collaborative leader in the MHA and MPH programs overseeing curriculum, program administration and development, student and faculty affairs, recruitment, and alumni engagement. The Program Lead will manage the administrative structure and support system of the MHA and MPH programs to effectively deliver the two degrees. The Program Lead will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and continuous improvement of the program. The Program Lead will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and institutional administrators as directed by the School of Medicine and Health Sciences dean. The Program Lead will carry a teaching load.

Job Specific Duties:

Program Administration

Strong contributor to the growth of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in regards to curricular and program development.

Responsible in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs.

Participates in the development, continuous review, and revision of both the program and school mission, vision, and goals statements.

Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members (full-time, part-time, and adjuncts).

Provides for the continuous review and update of all course materials and learning objectives.

Provides security for all course and examination materials.

Assists with the maintenance and coordination of the course schedule with the SMHS staff team.

Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the curriculum term.

Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations.

Prepares an annual accreditation assessment report to appropriate accrediting agency/body.

Collect, prepares, and submits annual SACSCOC reports to SMHS Dean and Institution.

Teaches online courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience.

Member of MHA, MPH and other program applicable program committees.

Instruction of other SMHS programs courses based on expertise.

Create, maintain, and submit annual faculty workload assignments and course offerings.

Serve as program advisor to MHA and MPH students.

Process correspondence/requests for information from interested and admitted students.

Plan and implement MHA and MPH student orientation.

Promote post-graduate employment opportunities for MHA and MPH students and alumni.

Prepare curriculum guides and catalog updates.

Represent MHA and MPH Program in monthly Graduate Studies. Committee (GSC) and SMHS Leadership meetings.

Manage the development and maintenance of student records.

Review all MHA and MPH student applicant application materials.

Manage MHA and MPH Program website and social media channels.

Prepare and manage the MHA and MPH Program budget in conjunction with the School Dean.

Prepare and manage MHA and MPH Adjunct budget.

Oversee MHA and MPH Adjuncts.

Seek outside funding when possible through grant writing.

Communicate program needs to SMHS Dean.

Provides for the continuous review and update of all course materials and learning objectives.

Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.

Faculty Affairs

Fosters effective teaching in the MHA and MPH programs.

Evaluate MHA and MPH full-time faculty and adjuncts annually.

Conduct classroom visits/observations of faculty as necessary and required.

Support faculty efforts in online course development

Determine development needs and foster faculty talents/interests to fit w/ program goals.

Communicate program plans, activities and expectations to the faculty

Hear faculty grievances; moderate student academic grievances.

Support faculty in their efforts to engage with the state, regional, and national public health community.

Support MHA and MPH faculty as appropriate in tenure, promotion, and sabbatical processes.

Student Affairs

Manage selection of new students.

Review all student application materials and determine acceptance into the MHA and MPH Program.

Facilitate/communicate program acceptance and registration process for all new MHA students.

Respond to MHA and MPH Site Visit requests and new student inquiries.

Coordinate site visits for interested students to include campus tour and program overview meeting.

Update and distribute annual MHA Student Handbook.

Manage acceptance into program and registration process.

Recruitment

Recruit and enrollment new MHA and MPH students.

Establish recruitment goals via consultations with Graduate Enrollment.

Track application progress through regular use of SLATE.

Process correspondence and requests for information from interested and admitted students.

Manage all marketing and recruitment initiatives for MHA and MPH programs.

Work with Graduate Studies Office, and Graduate Enrollment with marketing and recruitment plans and products.

Oversee development of print media as well as web-based initiatives.

Work with University marketing to develop program videos and interviews with MHA and MPH students and alumni highlights.

Develop recruitment initiatives via digital platforms with University marketing team.

Organize and implement MHA and MPH Information Sessions.

Advancement & Alumni Affairs

Maintain contact with MHA and MPH Alumni.

Work with the Alumni Office to maintain such contact.

Teaching Load

The Program Lead will carrying a teaching load as determined by immediate supervisor and needs of the School.

Essential Functions - Students

Provides and facilitates advising for students.

Reviews enrollment and academic performance with students through regular use of Colleague.

Provides remediation for students with substandard performance as needed and appropriate.

Advises the Dean of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism.

Upholds values and mission of the University of Lynchburg.

Benefits:

Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.

Required Attendance:

Weekly faculty/committee meetings.

24 days working on campus per academic year.

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

Greater than 3-5 years of experience in higher education.

Credentials sufficient to qualify for an academic or clinical appointment at the level of assistant professor or higher.

Experience teaching in a masters or doctoral program is required.

Experience with developing, managing, and/or teaching with online curriculum.

Experience in communities with multicultural and multilingual students and healthcare providers.

Teaching, scholarship, and service interests in diverse communities.

Strong commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare access.

Ability to strategically think, develop and execute a long-term vision.

Expertise in designing and implementing higher education programs.

Skilled in budget management, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability of education initiatives.

Application Materials:

Please provide the following items (upload all documents as one document under resume/cover letter link)

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Graduate TranscriptsContact information for three professional references

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.

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