Assistant Professor (Health Care Administration) at University of Hawaii

DescriptionTitle: Assistant Professor (Health Care Administration) Position Number:Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii West OahuLocation: KapoleiHawaiiDate Posted: 11/26/2025Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 15 2025.Salary Information: F3 negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.Monthly Type: 9-MonthTenure Track: TenureFull Time/Part Tim: Full-TimeTemporary/Permanent: PermanentFunding: GeneralOther Conditions: Appointment to begin August 1 2026 subject to position clearance and availability of funds.Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching and InstructionTeach and develop undergraduate core and elective courses in health care administration health policy health care finance contemporary issues health care ethics cultural competence in healthcare program planning and evaluation in health care community health and other courses as needed for traditional hybrid and distributed learning modalities.Courses are taught to students enrolled in a B.A. in Public Administration with a concentration in Health Care Administration and those enrolled in an upper-division Certificate in Health Care Administration program.Supervise senior projects administrative practicum and independent study activities.Scholarly Activity Research and Creative EndeavorsConduct scholarly and research activities in areas related to teaching.Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods.Network with professional and community health organizations to develop additional practicum sites for student internships.ServiceRender service to the professional community relevant to academic specialty.Serve on program division and university committees.Serve as faculty advisor for students in the program and in the student club.Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: Earned PhD from an accredited university in Health Administration Health Policy and Management Public Administration with a Specialization in Health Administration Public Health or a very closely related field. An ABD will be considered provided applicant completes dissertation by date of hire.Teaching experience at the college or university level and demonstrated excellence in teaching.Evidence of scholarly and applied research activities related to the areas of teaching.Ability to plan and organize assigned activities and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Desirable Qualifications:Ability to interact effectivelyin a multiculturalsetting;experience in working with various communities; and demonstrated excellence in teaching students from varied backgrounds and cultures.Demonstratedabilitytoteachdistanceeducationcourses.Experience with course assessment and institutional accreditation.Published research in peer reviewed journals in areas relevantto teaching.To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using Neogov you will need to create an account. Applicant must submit the following:Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.Current Curriculum Vitae.Names with contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) professional references.Copies of official transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTHIf ABD submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by time of hire.Copies of selected publications and student evaluations summaries may be requested during the search process. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted.DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and will not be returned.Inquiries: Dr. Kristina Lu PUBA Division Chair: EEO Clery Act ADAThe University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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