Part-Time Term Faculty Capstone Internship Course Coordinator

Part-Time Term Faculty

Capstone Internship Course Coordinator

The Part-Time (30 hours/week) Term Faculty member coordinates and delivers instruction for the Capstone Internship Course Sequence in the AUPHA-certified Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program. This role focuses on student preparation and support across the internship sequence, including a pre-internship seminar and the culminating field placement experience. Responsibilities: Teach and manage the pre-internship preparation course and the internship course (two-course sequence); Guides students in setting learning goals aligned with program competencies and course outcomes; Evaluates student performance, including reflection assignments, deliverables, and presentations; and Serves on Department, CPH and University level faculty committees and working groups. Internship Development and Oversight: Identifies and cultivates prospective internship sites aligned with program goals and student interests; Recruits, evaluates, and maintains relationships with qualified site preceptors; and Ensures internship experiences meet AUPHA and university standards, and comply with applicable policies. Student Support and Advising: Works one-on-one with students to prepare for internship placements through resume review, interview prep, and professional development activities; Matches students with internship sites and coordinate placement logistics; and Provides ongoing support and communication to students during their internship experience. Stakeholder Engagement: Serves as liaison between the academic program, students, internship sites, and preceptors; and Maintains regular communication with preceptors regarding student progress, expectations, and evaluation. Program Assessment and Quality Improvement: Contributes to course and program-level assessment related to the internship experience; and Participates in curriculum review and accreditation-related activities as required. Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Health Administration, Business, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or a related field; Professional experience in health administration or healthcare leadership; Strong knowledge of health administration principles, healthcare delivery systems, healthcare management practices, and organizational operations; Knowledge of career paths across diverse healthcare organizations, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms; Effective teaching skills, with experience in career readiness, professional development, and internship preparation courses; Student advising and mentoring skills focused on professional development and career success; Conflict management and resolution skills to address challenges during internship placements; Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented academic environment; Understanding of internship development, experiential education models, and student professional preparation; Understanding of curriculum development and instructional strategies suited for adult learners; and Dedication to fostering student success, professional growth, and achievement of learning outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in a related field; Experience in academic instruction or student mentoring, preferably in a university setting; Knowledge of internship coordination and student experiential learning models; Excellent written and oral communication skills for interaction with students, healthcare partners, and university stakeholders; Strong relationship-building skills to develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations and site supervisors; Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple student placements, evaluations, and related documentation; Ability to adapt to evolving healthcare industry needs and align internship opportunities with program competencies; Ability to effectively use educational technologies, including learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and internship management tools; and Familiarity with AUPHA certification standards and competency-based education frameworks. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Part-Time Term Faculty

Capstone Internship Course Coordinator (Req#10002912) at

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