Adjunct Faculty - MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation

Adjunct Faculty - MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation

Location: Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management, Online Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 03453 Division: Graduate School Department: Graduate Faculty Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Description

The DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University invites applications for multiple adjunct professor positions in our new online MBA in Health Leadership & Innovation (MBA-HLI). An earned doctorate in the discipline, or a closely related field with substantial graduate-level coursework (minimum of 18 credit hours) is required.

This dynamic, innovation-focused program is designed for professionals seeking to lead transformative change across the healthcare sector. Courses are delivered in 8-week, fully online sessions with synchronous engagement.

We are hiring qualified adjunct faculty to teach in any of the following specialization areas:

• Health Systems, Policy & Global Context
• Healthcare Economics & Finance
• Digital Health, AI & Big Data
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Biopharma
• Healthcare Leadership, Change & Strategy

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 8-week, fully online courses using a structured, asynchronous format with weekly live touchpoints.
• Set up and maintain course shell in Blackboard Ultra following institutional guidelines.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and mentorship to graduate students.
• Support student engagement through discussion boards, video sessions and office hours.
• Collaborate with Northwood instructional support and DeVos Graduate School administration to ensure consistent course delivery.
• Participate in periodic faculty development and orientation sessions.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree (PhD, DHA, DBA, DrPH, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Public Health, Health Administration, Business, Law, Informatics, Data Science, Organizational Leadership, or a healthcare-related discipline.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate coursework in the teaching discipline (or substantial applied expertise in the health sector).
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably in an online environment.
• Professional experience in the healthcare industry or health-related innovation preferred.
• Candidates must demonstrate comfort with a learner-centered, problem-based teaching approach.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can teach across multiple content areas and who bring interdisciplinary or applied experience.

Expectations

Application Process To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A cover letter indicating areas of teaching interest and availability.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate-level study.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About the DeVos Graduate School The DeVos Graduate School is part of Northwood University, an established and highly regarded institution of graduate business education. Our MBA programs emphasize real-world application, ethical leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more at https://devos.northwood.edu.

Northwood Universitys institutional philosophy emphasizes free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government. We seek mission-aligned faculty who embrace these values and are committed to preparing future leaders who will shape the business world with integrity and innovation. Learn more about Northwoods values and outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus.

Benefits

• Participation in 403b retirement program for eligible employees
• Sick leave
• Tuition benefit discounts for eligible employees
• Access to employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits
• Access to other employee discount programs

Employer Northwood University Address: 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, Michigan, 48640 Phone: 989-837-4345 Website: http://www.northwood.edu