Summer Adjunct Faculty Dept of Health Administration

Department

Health Administration, Chair-OPS

Compensation

$0.00 Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

Part-time adjunct faculty position in the Department of Health Administration. Adjunct faculty are employed on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed, and are non-tenure-earning.

Position Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Candidates will serve as part-time faculty, bringing expertise in their field and incorporating relevant real-life examples into the curriculum. Responsibilities include:

• Developing course syllabi

• Creating, administering, and grading assessments

• Answering questions and providing additional support for students

• Using Canvas to deliver course content

In addition, hold office hours with frequency and modality as negotiated with the acting program director and department chair. Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule.

Required Qualifications

Temporary appointment extended to an expert in a specific field to give instruction in connection with an established program. The appointments are: for one (1) academic term at a time and possess no continuing contractual relationship with the University. May teach undergrad courses with Master's degree in specified discipline. Can be used for temporary (OPS) faculty titles only.

Working Hours

Part-time

Work Schedule

Varies

Supervision Exercised

This is not a supervisory role.

Anticipated Start Date

The position is expected to begin on 05/04/2026.

Compensation

Adjunct faculty are paid a minimum of $1150 per credit hour.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health administration or closely related field from an accredited institution

• Proficiency in computer software usage and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Health Administration or closely related field

• Experience in a Learning Experience (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas LMS

• Previous experience teaching at a higher education institution

Additional Application Materials Required

In addition to completing the online application, applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references, which will be requested during the application review stage

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.Note: Adjunct postings may close at any time without notice.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Pamela Niemczyk at 904‑620‑2810 or p.niemczyk@unf.edu.

About the Department

The Department of Health Administration offers the following programs:

• Bachelor of Health Management (BHM)

• Master of Health Administration (MHA)

• Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)

• Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)

• Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)

Our comprehensive programs are designed to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders through a blend of rigorous academic and real-world experiences. The Department’s mission is to improve health care by creating and translating knowledge into policy and practice and educating healthcare leaders, managers, policymakers, and practitioners. Our health administration education excellence is affirmed by CAHME accreditation and AUPHA certification.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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