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Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000213 CHP - DHA

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

3.2

Work Shift

Job Description

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. 

Key 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. 

• Optional/Assigned: Serve as a doctoral project mentor or committee member, supporting applied research and scholarly development. 

Required Qualifications:

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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. 

Required Materials:

Applicants must submit the following documents for full consideration. Please ensure all required materials are attached to your application prior to submission. 

1. Cover Letter addressing qualifications, innovative teaching and design strategies, instructional and assessment experiences, and commitment to student success 

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume detailing work history, with emphasis on related experiences and alignment with the position 

3. Contact Information for Three Professional References (references will only be contacted after first-round interviews) 

At MUSC, remote positions may be filled by candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. 

Note: Candidates residing in Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, or West Virginia may be considered on a case-by-case basis with institutional approval. Remote positions are not available in U.S. territories or international locations. 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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