UNIV-PT DHA Temporary Instructor – Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management
About The Position
The Adjunct Faculty member for the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program teaches doctoral-level courses in a hybrid and/or online format. This part-time, temporary role supports the program’s mission by delivering high-quality instruction, evaluating doctoral-level work, maintaining alignment with program competencies, and collaborating with leadership to ensure academic quality. Adjunct faculty may also serve as mentors or committee members for doctoral projects, supporting students’ applied research and scholarly dissemination. The DHA program prepares healthcare executives, scholars, and policy leaders to guide complex healthcare organizations in data-driven and rapidly evolving environments. Its hybrid model combines online coursework with short on-campus executive sessions and emphasizes leadership, strategy, quality, analytics, health policy, and applied research. Adjunct faculty join a collaborative, mission-focused team developing healthcare leaders who use evidence-based, ethical, and innovative approaches to organizational performance and health outcomes. The position typically involves teaching two to three courses per academic year. Faculty provide instruction and feedback, hold virtual office hours, keep course content current and aligned with program competencies and institutional learning outcomes, and collaborate with the Division Director and instructional design team. Faculty also participate in orientation and training related to hybrid and online teaching and follow MUSC policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and inclusive teaching. Mentoring or committee service for doctoral projects may be assigned or optional. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications, teaching and design strategies, instructional and assessment experience, and commitment to student success; a current CV or resume; and contact information for three professional references. References are contacted only after first-round interviews. Remote positions may be filled by candidates residing in specified U.S. states; some additional states may be considered case by case with institutional approval. Remote positions are not available in U.S. territories or internationally.
Requirements
- Earned terminal degree in a relevant discipline, such as a DHA, Ph.D., DBA, or Ed.D., in Healthcare Administration, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Business Administration, Organizational Management or Leadership, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: healthcare leadership, management, or strategy; health policy and regulation; quality improvement and patient safety; data analytics and decision-making; organizational behavior and change management; or research methods, design, and applied scholarship.
- Record of professional and/or scholarly achievement appropriate for doctoral-level teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in doctoral or executive-level graduate programs.
- Experience with hybrid and online learning-management systems such as Brightspace, Canvas, or Blackboard.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students in applied research projects or dissertations.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or funded work.
- Active participation in professional organizations such as ACHE or AUPHA, or an FACHE designation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and digital pedagogy skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach one or more doctoral-level courses per academic year, typically two to three courses.
- Deliver high-quality hybrid and/or online instruction, facilitate discussions, and evaluate doctoral-level writing.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Hold virtual office hours and maintain responsive communication with students.
- Keep course content current, evidence-based, and aligned with program competencies and institutional learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Division Director and instructional design team to maintain consistent academic quality across delivery formats.
- Participate in faculty orientation and training related to hybrid and online pedagogy.
- Follow MUSC policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and inclusive teaching practices.
- When optional or assigned, mentor doctoral projects or serve as a committee member, supporting applied research and scholarly development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
