UNIV-PT DHA Temporary Instructor – Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management

Medical University of South Carolina

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member for the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program will teach doctoral-level courses in a hybrid and/or online format. This part-time 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 through applied research and scholarly dissemination. The DHA program at MUSC prepares healthcare executives, scholars, and policy leaders to guide complex healthcare organizations through data-driven and rapidly evolving environments. Delivered in a hybrid model—online coursework paired with short on-campus executive sessions—the program emphasizes leadership, strategy, quality, analytics, health policy, and applied research. Adjunct faculty join a collaborative, mission-focused team dedicated to developing transformative healthcare leaders who apply evidence-based, ethical, and innovative approaches to organizational performance and health outcomes.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., DHA, Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D.) in Healthcare Administration, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Business Administration, Organizational Management or Leadership, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Healthcare leadership, management, or strategy Health policy and regulation Quality improvement and patient safety Data analytics and decision-making Organizational behavior and change management Research methods, design, and applied scholarship
Record of professional and/or scholarly achievement appropriate for doctoral-level teaching.
Applicants must submit the following documents for full consideration. Please ensure all required materials are attached to your application prior to submission.
Cover Letter addressing qualifications, innovative teaching and design strategies, instructional and assessment experiences, and commitment to student success
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume detailing work history, with emphasis on related experiences and alignment with the position
Contact Information for Three Professional References (references will only be contacted after first-round interviews)

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in doctoral or executive-level graduate programs.
Experience with hybrid and online learning-management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard).
Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students in applied research projects or dissertations.
Evidence of scholarly productivity (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, funded work).
Active participation in professional organizations such as ACHE, AUPHA, or FACHE designation.
Strong communication, collaboration, and digital pedagogy skills.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more doctoral-level courses per academic year (typically 2–3 courses).
Deliver high-quality hybrid and/or online instruction, including facilitating discussions and evaluating doctoral-level writing.
Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
Hold virtual office hours and maintain responsive communication with students.
Ensure course content remains current, evidence-based, and aligned with program competencies and institutional learning outcomes.
Collaborate with the Division Director and instructional design team to ensure consistent academic quality across delivery formats.
Participate in faculty orientation and training related to hybrid and online pedagogy.
Adhere to MUSC policies on academic integrity, accessibility, and inclusive teaching practices.
Serve as a doctoral project mentor or committee member, supporting applied research and scholarly development.

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