Adjunct Faculty Health System and Administration

School of Health Sciences

 

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for an adjunct faculty appointment beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach and facilitate the culminating project for the Health Systems and Administration degree, the internship. Internships provide the opportunity to bring together the skills, knowledge and abilities to ready students for next steps after graduation. Adjunct positions are renewable, contingent upon need and performance. As appropriate to individual contracts, faculty will be expected.

St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate will facilitate student didactic and active learning in their health administration internships. This course involves teaching professionalism and career ready skills through regular teaching/learning across the internship semester. This is a 3-credit course.

QUALIFICATIONS

For consideration, a candidate must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in the health professions. Healthcare professionals (OTD, DPT, MPA, MSN) are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have an interest in and the ability or potential to teach undergraduate courses, as well as support a diverse student body.

• Delivery of course content to align with the Health Systems and Administration program requirements.
• Collaborate with health sciences faculty for alignment of student learning.
• Collaborate with the instructional design team for course material development.
• Maintains subject specific competency and knowledge
• Help the students to acquire appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of healthcare professionals.
• Maintains grade record for all assigned students.
• Maintains student information in a confidential manner.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application by clicking "Apply for this Position" https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Application packages should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement describing your teaching philosophy

Additionally, all faculty applications must include a statement outlining how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing educational opportunities for students from varied cultural, religious, educational, and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty, and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities, and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the dignity and worth of each person and emphasizes the obligation of all individuals to work towards a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences, and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns with the university's mission.

Applicants should submit materials by July 1, 2026 for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.