Health Services Management Teaching Specialist(s) - Continuous Posting 2024-2025

University of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 resumés 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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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