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Title: Assistant Professor of Health Administration and Community Health

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana invites applications from experienced professionals for a 10-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Health Administration and Community Health, with a primary focus in health administration. This position is housed within the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions and will begin August 1, 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Teach undergraduate courses in health administration and community health, with a clear emphasis on health administration.
  
  
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarly activity in health administration, health care systems, or other relevant health-related fields.
  
  
• Provide academic advising and mentorship that supports student success and professional development in health administration.
  
  
• Contribute meaningful service to the University, the profession, and the broader community.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• A doctoral degree in health-related field is required. Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.
  
  
• Demonstrated interest, experience, or scholarship in health administration. 
  
  
• Evidence of effective team-oriented collaboration.
  
  
• Ongoing commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.

About the College

Kinney College, along with university support, offers a robust infrastructure for program success, including a dedicated four-person technology team supporting Health Services courses and five full-time academic advisors available for student advising and activities. All clinical programs within the College are fully accredited, with an exemplary record in student licensure achievements.

About the Department

For more information about the University of Southern Indiana and the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit www.usi.edu/health.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Erin Reynolds, search committee chair, at ereynolds@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by April 16, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities