<p>Department: College of Public Health</p> <p>Classification: 12-month Instructional Faculty</p> <p>Job Category: Instructional Faculty</p> <p>Job Type: Part-Time</p> <p>Work Schedule: Part-time</p> <p>Location: Fairfax, VA</p> <p>Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible</p> <p>Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience</p> <p>Criminal Background Check: Yes</p> <p>About the Department:</p> <p>The Department of Health Administration and Policy educates students and conducts research in health systems management, health policy and health informatics. The department fields academic programs in Health Administration/Healthcare Management and Health Informatics at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels to prepare new leaders and experts in the use of technology, evidence-based decision making and health systems management to improve public health and the quality of healthcare.</p> <p>About the Position:</p> <p>The Part-Time (30 hours/week) Term Faculty member coordinates and delivers instruction for the Capstone Internship Course Sequence in the AUPHA-certified Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program. This role focuses on student preparation and support across the internship sequence, including a pre-internship seminar and the culminating field placement experience.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Instructional Leadership, and Service</p> <ul> <li>Teach and manages the pre-internship preparation course and the internship course (two-course sequence); </li><li>Guides students in setting learning goals aligned with program competencies and course outcomes; </li><li>Evaluates student performance, including reflection assignments, deliverables, and presentations; and </li><li>Serves on Department, CPH and University level faculty committees and working groups. </li></ul> <p>Internship Development and Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Identifies and cultivates prospective internship sites aligned with program goals and student interests; </li><li>Recruits, evaluates, and maintains relationships with qualified site preceptors; and </li><li>Ensures internship experiences meet AUPHA and university standards, and comply with applicable policies. </li></ul> <p>Student Support and Advising</p> <ul> <li>Works one-on-one with students to prepare for internship placements through resume review, interview prep, and professional development activities; </li><li>Matches students with internship sites and coordinate placement logistics; and </li><li>Provides ongoing support and communication to students during their internship experience. </li></ul> <p>Stakeholder Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Serves as liaison between the academic program, students, internship sites, and preceptors; and </li><li>Maintains regular communication with preceptors regarding student progress, expectations, and evaluation. </li></ul> <p>Program Assessment and Quality Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Contributes to course and program-level assessment related to the internship experience; and </li><li>Participates in curriculum review and accreditation-related activities as required. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Health Administration, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or a related field; </li><li>Professional experience in health administration or healthcare leadership; </li><li>Strong knowledge of health administration principles, healthcare delivery systems, healthcare management practices, and organizational operations; </li><li>Knowledge of career paths across diverse healthcare organizations, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms; </li><li>Effective teaching skills, with experience in career readiness, professional development, and internship preparation courses; </li><li>Student advising and mentoring skills focused on professional development and career success; </li><li>Conflict management and resolution skills to address challenges during internship placements; </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented academic environment; </li><li>Understanding of internship development, experiential education models, and student professional preparation; </li><li>Understanding of curriculum development and instructional strategies suited for adult learners; and </li><li>Dedication to fostering student success, professional growth, and achievement of learning outcomes. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Terminal degree in a related field; </li><li>Experience in academic instruction or student mentoring, preferably in a university setting; </li><li>Knowledge of internship coordination and student experiential learning models; </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills for interaction with students, healthcare partners, and university stakeholders; </li><li>Strong relationship-building skills to develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations and site supervisors; </li><li>Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple student placements, evaluations, and related documentation; </li><li>Ability to adapt to evolving healthcare industry needs and align internship opportunities with program competencies; </li><li>Ability to effectively use educational technologies, including learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and internship management tools; and </li><li>Familiarity with AUPHA certification standards and competency-based education frameworks. </li></ul> <p>Instructions to Applicants:</p> <p>For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Term Faculty - Capstone Internship Course Coordinator (Req#10002912) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information (one of which is a most recent supervisor), and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a short teaching statement (two paragraphs).</p> <p>Posting Open Date: July 7, 2025</p> <p>For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 21, 2025</p> <p>Open Until Filled: Yes</p>