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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12635683 **Assistant
Professor, Health Administration
Health and Kinesiology
Job Summary**
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, andoutreach
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 centri
