Health Services Management Teaching Specialist(s) and/or Development - Continuous Posting 2023-2024

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in health care leadership education? Join us as an adjunct faculty member (Teaching Specialist) in the exciting and growing field of Health Services Management. In this role, you won't just teach - you'll inspire, guide, and mentor the health care leaders of tomorrow! The Health Services Management undergraduate program in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) at the University of Minnesota continually accepts resumes for teaching positions that may open up during the academic year or summer session. Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individuals are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match a specific offering. These temporary, non-tenured Teaching Specialist positions are paid on a per-class basis.

About the Job

Our Health Services Management (HSM) program boasts one of the most diverse student populations on the Twin Cities campus. Our adjunct teaching specialists are industry leaders who teach from experience, draw from real-life case studies, and partner with our teaching experts using state-of-the-art, multimodal teaching methods and technology. Teaching specialists deliver well-structured lectures and interactive sessions that engage students in multicultural, diverse, and inclusive educational experiences that prepare them for success in the field of health services management. Our courses are offered in a blended format: in-person, online, and hybrid. The U of M Health Services Management Bachelor of Applied Science degree is the only program in the Twin Cities to be certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Want to learn more about our program? Please visit our website at:

https://ccaps.umn.edu/health-services-management-bachelors-degree

This position offers the possibility of flexible work arrangements, as many of our courses are taught in a hybrid or online format. Faculty have the unique opportunity to help shape and be responsible for the student experience.

Work for a phenomenal team and College that's student- and staff-centered!

The search committee will review applications as program needs arise throughout the year. Candidates will only be contacted when there is a class available.

DUTIES:

1. Prepare and provide instruction that reflects appropriate learning objectives
2. Use formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
3. Construct classroom materials that support the goals of the course
4. Maintain communication with course committee instructors and participate in instructional discussions
5. Remain up to date on technology and multimodal methods of teaching with technology
6. Maintain accurate records of student work and attendance
7. Attend professional development opportunities
8. Assist in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives
9. Prepare, assist, or update content and materials used in course design, including course syllabi, assignments, and assessments.

REQUIRED:

• A demonstrative skill and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree in a field closely related to health services management / health care delivery systems.
• Ten or more years of health care industry professional experience covering the breadth and concepts of the course content.

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in a field closely related to health care delivery systems.
• Teaching experience in higher education.

DESIRED:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a field closely related to health care delivery systems or in adult higher education.

• Teaching experience in higher education that includes online courses.

• A demonstrated understanding of pedagogy that blends theoretical concepts and professional applications.

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

This faculty position is responsible for University of Minnesota course instruction as employed by Undergraduate Applied and Professional Studies (uAPS) in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) in the Health Services Management degree program.

HSM Teaching Specialists report to the faculty director of the HSM program and are typically employed on a semester-by-semester basis to teach at least twice in an academic year. The program offers faculty development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive academic community.

Please visit the University catalog to view the variety of HSM course offerings to enable matching of content and instructor background: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/231724618 Most classes are delivered in a blend of synchronous classroom and asynchronous online modules. A few are entirely asynchronous online and can therefore be taught remotely.

In CCAPS you'll find a flexible, hybrid work situation and supportive colleagues who are committed to empowering lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals in a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

CCAPS has a large and diverse portfolio of program offerings, including bachelor's and master's degrees, professional development offerings for practitioners, pre-college programs for high school students, English language programs, and lifelong learning for personal enrichment. Across all the work done in and by CCAPS, we strive daily to live our core values of Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

The salary for all new instructors (Teaching Specialists) is $2,437 per credit.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Please address all required qualifications in either your cover letter or CV/resume to be considered for the position. Submit a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).