Online Healthcare Administration Adjunct Faculty
ECPI University · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $75,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Teach healthcare administration remotely to adult learners.
- Share industry expertise in accelerated 5-week terms.
- Requires Master's degree and 5-10 years experience.
- Provide technical support and teach live sessions.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
About the role
Online Healthcare Administration Faculty
ECPI University is seeking dedicated instructors for its undergraduate Healthcare Administration program. This remote position is perfect for experienced Healthcare Administration professionals eager to share their knowledge. While prior teaching experience isn't required, ECPI University offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and ongoing support for faculty. Since 1966, our unique education model has empowered students to achieve their academic and career aspirations. If you're passionate about sharing industry expertise, providing practical, hands-on instruction, and positively impacting students' lives, consider joining ECPI University.Our accelerated five-week terms provide an ideal setting for faculty to impart specialized industry knowledge and guide students toward achieving their learning outcomes. Faculty must be available during evenings and weekends to accommodate our adult learners.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- A Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution is required.
- A Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration is preferred.
Experience:
- 5-10 years of experience in healthcare administration or a related field is required.
- Industry experience must be within the last 5 years.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity at all times.
- Build strong connections with students through approachability and empathy, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Adapt to a 5-week accelerated course environment.
- Comfortably serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting student software or technical concerns.
Online Faculty Technical Requirements:
- Reliable high-speed internet is mandatory.
- Faculty are responsible for providing their own Windows-based computer and webcam that meets ECPI University's minimum requirements.
- Teaching one live session per week and holding one live office hour per week via Zoom is required.
Benefits Of Employment
ECPI University offers comprehensive benefits starting on the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Retirement plan
- Health Advocate
- Some industry certifications
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
- iPad/Computer Purchase Program
- Employee Referral Program
ECPI University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key skills/competency
- Healthcare Administration
- Online Teaching
- Adult Learners
- Curriculum Development
- Student Support
- Remote Work
- Higher Education
- Instructional Design
- Faculty Training
- Zoom
Skills & topics
- Healthcare Administration
- Online Faculty
- Adjunct Professor
- Higher Education
- Remote Work
- Instructional Support
- Adult Education
- Healthcare Management
- ECPI University
- Zoom Teaching
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your healthcare administration experience and any teaching or mentorship roles. Emphasize your ability to work with adult learners and in accelerated terms.
- Showcase your skills: In your application and resume, detail your strong communication, interpersonal, and technical troubleshooting abilities relevant to online education.
- Address technical requirements: Ensure your application materials confirm you meet the technical needs for remote teaching, including reliable internet and a compatible computer.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your industry experience, how you'd engage students, and your approach to supporting adult learners in an online, accelerated format.
Technical preparation
Ensure stable, high-speed internet connection.,Verify Windows computer meets university requirements.,Practice using Zoom for live sessions.,Prepare to troubleshoot student technical issues.
Behavioral questions
Describe mentoring an adult learner.,How do you handle student technical difficulties?,How do you engage students in online classes?,Discuss your healthcare administration experience.
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications are essential for the Online Healthcare Administration Faculty position at ECPI University?
- To be considered for the Online Healthcare Administration Faculty role at ECPI University, candidates must possess a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline. Additionally, 5-10 years of recent healthcare administration experience is required. A Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration is preferred.
- Does ECPI University provide training for new online faculty members?
- Yes, ECPI University welcomes applicants without prior teaching experience. The university provides comprehensive training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support to ensure instructors are well-prepared to teach in their unique education model and effectively engage with students.
- What is the expected time commitment for an Online Healthcare Administration Faculty member at ECPI University?
- The academic terms at ECPI University are five weeks long. Faculty must be available to teach one live session per week, hold one live office hour per week via Zoom, and be available evenings and weekends to support adult learners within these accelerated terms.
- What are the technical requirements for teaching online at ECPI University?
- Online faculty at ECPI University need reliable high-speed internet. They are responsible for supplying their own Windows-based computer and webcam that meet the university's minimum system requirements. Teaching and office hours are conducted via Zoom.
- Can I apply for the Online Healthcare Administration Faculty position if I have limited teaching experience?
- Absolutely. ECPI University specifically mentions that no prior teaching experience is needed for this Online Healthcare Administration Faculty position. They provide training and support to help professionals transition into teaching.
- What is the typical industry experience requirement for ECPI University's Online Healthcare Administration Faculty?
- For the Online Healthcare Administration Faculty position at ECPI University, candidates need 5-10 years of experience in healthcare administration or a related field. Crucially, this industry experience must have been gained within the last 5 years to ensure relevance.