Assistant Professor - Department of Health Sciences 25-14
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: Health Sciences
Faculty Hire Number: 25-14
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary Scale: $81,795 - $86,100 (Dependent upon qualifications)
CSUN's Commitment to You:
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.
About the College:
The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is committed to student success. We are proud of our diverse faculty and staff. We have 50 staff members and a faculty of over 350 full- and part-time academic professionals who provide and support education, advising and mentorship opportunities to over 6,500 students enrolled in courses on campus and online.
About the Department:
The Health Sciences (HSCI) Department is multidisciplinary. Our students learn the ways that various factors affect the health of individuals and communities. Our professional programs are founded in the liberal arts as well as the physical and behavioral sciences. With over 1,200 students, we offer accredited programs in Health Administration, Public Health, and Radiologic Sciences; and graduate-degree and certificate programs through the Tseng College.
Position:
The department of Health Sciences at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Health Administration program at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate, depending on individual expertise, will teach and have research interests in healthcare finance, economics, data analytics, or informatics. Other potential areas include operations, organization behavior, strategic planning, policy, ethics, or other healthcare administration related areas.
In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in healthcare administration, health services research, healthcare management, business administration, health policy or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Candidates in the process of completing a Doctoral degree will be considered, but degree must be conferred before August 20, 2025.
- College or University-level teaching experience or potential to teach in-person, hybrid, and/or online courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student body using effective engagement and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Research experience that includes adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring and working with others from diverse backgrounds.
- An active or demonstrated potential of publication in peer-reviewed publications in the field.
- Evidence of institutional service or potential for service to the program, department, college or university.
- Engagement in professional organizations, editorial boards, or community service related to health administration.
- Demonstrated leadership or administrative experience in academic or professional settings.
- Work experience in healthcare administration or management.
- Certification and/or additional training in healthcare finance, economics, data analytics, or informatics.
Application Deadline:
Preferred application deadline is October 21st, 2024, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
Applicants must submit the following:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- evidence of terminal degree or current progress if doctoral degree is in progress
- statement of teaching philosophy and effective teaching experience (2-page maximum)
- statement of current and future scholarly work (2-page maximum)
- names and contact information of three references who can address the candidate's teaching, research and service qualifications
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.
General Information:
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