Description

 Full-time Faculty – Healthcare Management

Cleary University invites candidates to apply for the position of Full-time Faculty in Healthcare Management. The academic team at Cleary University seeks a dynamic, passionate, and student-centered Full-time Faculty member possessing a successful record of championing a strong, vibrant, and relevant student educational experience of exceptional quality and relevance to the current and future workforce.

Fulfilling Cleary University’s Mission, the Full-time Faculty member works closely with key academic, student affairs, and operational leaders and personnel to support the success of Cleary University’s student body, which includes traditional campus-based students, student athletes, and returning adult students across a variety of instructional modalities.

Full-time Faculty provide instructional and assessment responsibilities for their courses, guide the development of new and revision to academic curriculum consistent with the Cleary University system of academic governance, and serve on committees and participate in various academic and University initiatives.

In particular, we are looking for a Full-time Faculty member who possesses relevant professional, teaching, and curriculum development experience to the Healthcare Management domain, with particular expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Health Services Administration
• Health Informatics

This full-time position will be based at Cleary University’s Livingston Campus in Howell, MI, and reports to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. The faculty rank will be at the Associate Professor level. Best consideration will be given to those candidates with applications received before June 20, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The position is available in June 2024.

Responsibilities

Instruction and Classroom Management

• With a normal teaching load of 33 semester credits during the 12-month academic year, teach on-campus, hybrid, and online classes that personally engage students using active, hands-on activities in the classroom and via video conferencing.
• Utilize the Canvas learning management system to deliver instruction (using a master course structure and University-selected textbook/content materials, which faculty are welcome to supplement) and in-person student engagement using tools and features to deliver course content and record classroom attendance, grades, and assignments according to Cleary University instructional expectations.
• Implement relevant, creative, and effective teaching methodologies and interactive pedagogical techniques to engage learners and inspire original thinking, problem solving, global sustainability, professional communications, ethics and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Assess student learning based on institutional outcomes, degree and program outcomes, and course outcomes in an unbiased, timely, and respectful manner.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours (minimum of one hour per week for each three semester credit hour course) and be available to students on a regular basis.
• Embrace education for diverse, global, and multi-cultural students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Student Advising and Support

• Assist in the academic guidance and advising of students in conjunction with Academic Advising.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, departments, and staff to develop a meaningful experience for students.
• Monitor student academic progress, addressing student academic challenges and emergencies in consultation with the appropriate Academic Dean.

Curriculum Revision and Development

• Serve as the subject matter expert in collaboration with instructional design within the system of academic governance to develop and revise the academic curriculum for strength, vibrancy, relevancy, and quality, including key usage of periodic assessment and program review efforts.
• Participate in student learning assessment with in-class assessment duties as well as assessment and analysis reporting duties as assigned.
• Serve as lead reviewer in curriculum program reviews based on their discipline, or as a support team member in a program review when the subject matter is off-discipline.

Professional Development and Service

• Participate in professional development sessions, including New Faculty Orientation and training on instructional systems, pedagogy, and academic policies.
• Serve on university committees related to academic governance, teaching and learning, assessment, university operations, and other committees/task forces as periodically convened. All full-time faculty members are assigned to the Faculty Senate.
• Attend required academic and university meetings .

Qualifications

Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited college/university in healthcare management or a closely-related discipline, with at least 18 graduate semester credits in relevant coursework. Preference given to candidates with an earned doctorate or active enrollment in a doctoral program from an institutionally (i.e., regionally) accredited institution in a discipline listed above.
• One to three years of teaching experience at the university/college level, with preference given to those candidates with one to three years of current professional experience in healthcare management or a closely-related discipline.
• Successfully experience developing or revising academic curriculum in healthcare management or a closely-related discipline.
• Ability to learn and use the Canvas learning management system, Zoom video conferencing, Microsoft Office applications, and other software programs for communicating with students, faculty leadership, and faculty peers.
• Ability to embrace The Cleary Mind™ as the University’s approach to building each student’s professional skills required by the workforce and job market.
• Ability to apply professional experiences to inform and inspire students about workforce projects, situations, and challenges.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all forms.
• Effective working cooperatively and respectfully in a team environment.
• Strong and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong and effective organizational and time management skills, including demonstrated proficiency in meeting deadlines and urgency in responding to student and faculty communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic governance.
• Proficiency making decisions a data-driven and data-informed environment.
• Proficiency working with standard office, learning management, videoconferencing, and mobile applications.

Application Instructions

Visit https://cleary.edu/about-cleary/employment/ to submit an application for the position.

A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the position responsibilities, required qualifications, and required skills, and a current resume/CV (which should include the contact information for three professional references with their e-mails, telephone numbers, and relationships to the candidate).

Diversity

Cleary University is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Cleary strongly believes that workforce diversity creates an environment in which its employees can thrive. Cleary understands and embraces the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. Cleary University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Cleary encourages interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.

Why Work at Cleary?Cleary University is dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages for regular staff members, which include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness benefit
• Tuition grants for employees and family members
• Paid professional development
• Paid personal days
• Much more!

Our Core Values
The work we do at Cleary is guided by four core values:

1. Students First – We are personally invested in our students’ lives. We empathize with our student’s challenges and the student’s journey to improve their life. We seek to treat each student as a friend or family member.
2. Collaboratively Engaged – We proactively work together to advance the university mission and student success. We avoid working in silos and seek to break down barriers across teams. We go above and beyond to support one another beyond the confines of our specific roles.
3. Community-Centered – We actively represent the university as ambassadors to our communities. We listen to and acknowledge the needs of our communities. We seek a mutually beneficial relationship ultimately working towards the betterment and well-being of our communities.
4. Always Find a Way – We have a determined and resourceful mindset that looks for alternatives and solutions, even in the face of challenges or obstacles. We are persistent, creative, and adaptable in problem-solving, and refuse to give up easily.

These 4 principles guide our organizational culture and are integrated into all aspects of our institution. We welcome candidates who embody these core values and who are committed to integrating them into their work.