Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
F01169P

Position Title
Open-Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty position - Clinical Professor/Professor of Practice and Program Director

Functional Title
Open-Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty position - Clinical Professor/Professor of Practice and Program Director

Department
Executive Education

Salary Range
Negotiable

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Academic Year

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
08/28/2026

Posting Close Date
09/30/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Desired Start Date
11/01/2026

Job Summary

Position Description

The Naveen Jindal School of Management is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Professor/Professor of Practice and Program Director to lead the Alliance for Physician Leadership (APL) program, a nationally recognized Healthcare Leadership & Management Executive MS/MBA exclusively for physician leaders. The program's over 750 physician graduates currently occupy senior healthcare leadership roles throughout the United States. APL also offers healthcare certificate programs in partnership with healthcare systems for their emerging physician leaders. Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or full Professor rank, depending on experience.

The Program Director's role will be to collaborate with healthcare system leaders to assure program alignment with industry needs. The role collaborates on recruitment and selection of physicians and preservation of the program's strong, supportive culture. The incumbent will also be expected to play an active role in program design and teaching; assuring program quality and financial success; coaching and mentoring aspiring physician leaders; recruiting and retaining appropriate faculty; and managing program staff. Extensive experience in healthcare leadership and operations and familiarity with current physician leadership issues are essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate classes in Healthcare Administration. Curriculum oversight and ensuring that AACSB, university and school requirements are achieved, contributing assessment information and data as requested with an emphasis in sustainable practices.

The preferred starting date is November 2026, teaching duties commence for the spring 2027 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A MS or equivalent in Healthcare Administration, Medical Management or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: PhD, MD or DO in Healthcare Administration, Medical Management or a related field. Substantial industry experience (at least five to ten years) in healthcare administration and familiarity with current physician leadership issues is strongly preferred and will weigh heavily in the review process.

The Department

The UT Dallas Executive Education area focuses on the education of working professionals through specialized corporate programs or certificate and degree options including Executive MBA and Executive MS options.

Degree emphasis and certificate topics include global marketing, healthcare, leadership, organizational consulting, project management, strategy, strategic human resources, supply chain. Corporate programs are typically customized to meet the needs of the client.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management

The Naveen Jindal School of Management has become a national and international leader in research and education since its own entrepreneurial beginning in 1975. Over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the Jindal School, the largest and fastest growing school at UT Dallas. With over 30 programs, we boast a diverse faculty and student body that provide an inclusive fusion of cultures and experiences.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:
• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by September 14, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on September 30, 2026.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

Minimum Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience for candidates with Masters degrees.
Preferred Experience: 5 years of relevant experience, including teaching and industry experience, for candidates with Masters degrees.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes
Contribute assessment information and data as requested
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students
Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints
Teach specified number of classes each academic year
Candidates are expected to maintain the AACSB classification that they are hired under

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message

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