Assistant Professor, Health Administration

Health and Kinesiology

The Department of Health and Kinesiology, located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, seeks to hire one outstanding faculty member in the area of Health Administration. The position is a nine-month, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a PhD in Health Administration, Health Management, or a related area.

Successful candidates should have (or demonstrate potential to have) a history of leading independent research related to the management of healthcare organizations and health service delivery in the U.S. Ideally, the candidate has prior experience guiding research groups of investigators of varying levels and contributing successfully to interdisciplinary collaborations including those with healthcare organizations and clinicians. The candidate should also have the ability to mentor students and energetically teach key topics under the MHA rubric that prepare students to assume administrative roles across a variety of healthcare organizations. Additionally, we seek individuals who will bring new and creative ideas to our team of instructors and professors.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a doctoral degree in Health Administration, Health Management, or a related area. Candidates must also demonstrate a record of academic scholarship that meets the qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Ideally, candidates would demonstrate a focused line of research in one or more of the following areas: leadership, management, organizational development, health system performance, healthcare operations, and/or organizational behavior.

Preference will be given to individuals who demonstrate excellence in embracing diverse individual identities, fostering a culture of inclusion, and promoting equity in curricula, teaching, standards, behaviors, policies and practices. The committee strongly encourages applications from women and persons from historically underrepresented groups.

To apply, create a candidate profile here and upload all required documents, including:

Application letter that includes:
Research statement (2 page maximum)
Teaching and mentoring statement (2 page maximum);
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (2 page maximum);
Curriculum vitae
A list of names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis, paid over 12 months. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 8, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Initial review of applications will begin immediately afterward. However, the position will remain open until filled. The earliest starting date is August 16, 2025 (negotiable). For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Minakshi (Mina) Raj, mraj@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

General Information:

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK, https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-home): The mission of the Department is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. Through the integration of high-quality research, instruction, and outreach programs, faculty scholars within HK are leading initiatives that address pressing concerns of our diverse society such as prevention and management of chronic disease as well as maintenance of health and well-being across the lifespan. HK hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-directory-update) working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. HK offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health and Kinesiology; Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Health Technology (MSHT). More than 1,600 undergraduate and 200 graduate students are enrolled in the Department. Most undergraduate students continue their education in professional allied health or graduate degree programs, and most doctoral graduates attain positions in academia or industry. The recently renovated Freer Hall Lab includes a variety of new laboratory space totaling ~38,000ft2 that includes several wet and dry space laboratories, office spaces for students and faculty, and common areas designed for meetings and collaboration. The research laboratories include two biochemistry and cell culture laboratories, equipped with centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, incubators, -20oC freezers, flammable refrigerators, water purification system, and lab benches with vacuum and compressed air connectors. The three biospecimen collection sites include phlebotomy chairs and hospital beds designed for long-term studies. The metabolic testing laboratory is equipped with an isokinetic dynamometer for measuring muscle strength (HUMAC Norm), two treadmills, and a metabolic cart (Parvo). There is also a body composition lab equipped with several ultrasound machines and a DXA for measuring body composition. Other facilities include a fully equipped metabolic kitchen and an observation room.

The MHA Program (https://www.ahs.illinois.edu/mha-overview): The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign established the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in 2017. Located within the Department of Health and Kinesiology, the MHA program supports major campus initiatives to provide innovative leadership in health administration research, education, and service regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Illinois Master of Health Administration program combines the benefits of a small program with the resources and opportunities of a leading research university. This growing program allows students to be at the cutting edge of newly developed classes and curriculum, with instructors who are leaders in the field. The program size allows students to easily connect with the supportive faculty and be surrounded by a tight-knit cohort of peers. The program welcomes students from a wide variety of disciplines and training to join their diverse cohort of MHA students. The two-year, 52 credit hour, residential Health Administration degree is modeled after general Business Administration curricula; giving students educational training in finance, leadership/management, quality and strategic planning. The MHA degree includes a 200-hour internship, where students apply their training to assist an organization of their choosing. The MHA program provides a supportive learning environment by establishing student cohorts, allowing students to progress with the same classmates throughout their time in the MHA program.
The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS, https://ahs.illinois.edu): The mission of AHS is to promote culturally relevant individual and community health and well-being across the lifespan, facilitate optimal living with disability, and foster the development of livable communities in a diverse society through learning, discovery, and engagement. The College enrolls 2,147 undergraduates and 419 graduate students in its three academic departments: Health & Kinesiology (http://kch.illinois.edu/); Recreation, Sport & Tourism (http://rst.illinois.edu/); Speech & Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu/). Each department is highly ranked in national surveys. Within AHS are also the Center on Health, Aging and Disability (CHAD); the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and the Chez Veterans Center. Our College has documented strengths in the study of lifestyle behaviors such as exercise and nutrition, lifestyle interventions, microbiome, aging, human performance, falls and fall prevention, assistive technologies to improve communication, brain imaging, and community and organizational development. We recently dedicated a new College research facility, the McKechnie Family LIFE Home.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, http://illinois.edu): Established in 1867, UIUC is a land-grant, Research 1 institution that has established an international reputation as an educational community ideally suited for excellence in scholarship and research across the academic spectrum. In addition to being one of the highest- ranked public research universities in the country (#9 by US News and World Report), the University of Illinois is, simply, a great place to work (https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/discover/illinois-facts). The University is home to internationally recognized facilities and interdisciplinary programs including: Institute for Genomic Biology (www.igb.illinois.edu/), Beckman Institute (www.beckman.illinois.edu/), W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics (www.biotech.uiuc.edu/centers/Keck/), National Center for Supercomputing Applications (www.ncsa.illinois.edu/), Division of Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrsci.illinois.edu/), Neuroscience Program (http://neuroscience.illinois.edu/). The Illinois Health Sciences Institute, Center on Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Discovery Partners Institute (located in Chicago) offer many research support services and outreach opportunities to healthcare systems such as Mayo Clinic, OSF HealthCare, and Carle Hospital, industry, and community. The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology offers opportunities for affiliation or formal appointment (including laboratory space) with several relevant research groups including Brain Connectivity and Networks, and Neurotechnology for Memory and Cognition, among others. The Biomedical Imaging Center supports new 7T human and 9T small animal magnetic resonance imagers. Innovative interdisciplinary graduate programs in neuroscience and nutrition offer opportunities for collaboration and student recruitment. The Cancer Center at Illinois initiates and harnesses the combined power of engineering and basic sciences to transform cancer research, detection, and treatment. The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is a leader in advanced computing, software, data, networking, and visualization resources. These resources and more provide a fertile environment for cutting-edge health technology research. With an undergraduate enrollment of 35,000 and a graduate enrollment of over 20,000 students in more than 100 disciplines, Illinois is among the top five universities in the country in the number of earned doctorates awarded each year. The quality of our students is very high. We are leaders in technology and our employee and alumni innovations have been extraordinary. YouTube, Netscape, medical MRI screening, the LED, and the plasma screen used in televisions and computers are just a few discoveries created by our faculty and alumni. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIUC led all universities with a novel and aggressive non-invasive saliva testing program which served as a model for the country. The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a Dual Career Academic Couples Hiring Program. We value our employees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.

The Champaign-Urbana Community: Home of the University of Illinois flagship campus, Champaign-Urbana (http://ci.champaign.il.us/about-champaign/) is a ‘micro-urban’ community (http://www.micro-urbanist.com) with a population of ~226,000 in the metro area located in east central Illinois. It is conveniently located between Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis and has its own airport and train service. Combining natural Midwest beauty and cultural resources typically found in much larger metropolitan areas, Champaign-Urbana is friendly, livable, easy to navigate, affordable and has an excellent public-school system. There is a ‘work-life’ balance here that gives faculty ample time for both scholarship and family pursuits devoid of the hassles of large city life. The average commute time is less than 15 minutes. The Champaign-Urbana area offers a range of businesses, recreation, and culture unmatched by other communities its size, due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Whether you’re looking to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, partake in a variety of cultural activities, enjoy the excitement of Big 10 sports, or become part of the University of Illinois community, Champaign-Urbana has something to offer you.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1027983
Job Category: Faculty
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