Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Position ID:
Cornell-Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy-PTLECTURER_HEALTHADMIN_SP26 [#31701, WDR-00057220]
Position Title: 
Part-Time Lecturer in Health Administration
Position Type:
Teaching stream faculty
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Health Administration
Healthcare Management
Health Policy and Health Services Research / health policy, health services research, Population Health, Public Health, Related social science fields, Research
Health Economics
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/03 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/17, listed until 2026/03/03)
Position Description:
  Remote  

Position Description

Part-time Lecturer in Health Administration

The Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in health administration to teach in our residential and executive masters programs starting in late Spring or early Summer 2026. We are seeking a healthcare management expert to join our dynamic school and support our core foundational instruction and make strong teaching and experiential learning contributions by delivering a rigorous business and management-based curriculum that prepares professional students for success. The ideal candidate will have university-level teaching and professional industry experience and can facilitate students’ application of principles and concepts in healthcare scenarios. They will bring practical relevance to the academic curriculum, particularly the current and most important issues confronting the field. They will possess deep knowledge of healthcare industry with expertise spanning various industry areas including leadership, strategy, quality, and information technology. 

Responsibilities
The Lecturer in Health Administration will teach 4-5 courses in both residential and executive masters programs in on-campus/in-person and online or hybrid instruction modes/formats. They will also mentor and advise students and guide cohort capstone coursework and activities. In addition, they may develop and deliver new credit or non-credit bearing courses, including course content, syllabi, and assessments. The Lecturer will report to the dean and partner with the senior associate dean for academic affairs and the academic program director of the Sloan Program in Health Administration on program development to equip students to lead and succeed in an evolving healthcare landscape. They will also collaborate on strengthening partnerships with organizations to expand experiential learning and career opportunities for students. Course topics may include health policy, healthcare strategy, population health, and related special topics. Duties and effort may change based on school and program needs and teaching requirements. 

Academic Title Overview
Lecturers are responsible for classroom teaching and its related activities. The position is based on professional qualifications in teaching. Lecturers are expected to teach in the classroom or laboratory; to meet with students during scheduled office hours; to grade assignments and examinations; to contribute to the design, syllabi, and organization of departmental course offerings; and to know applications and development of pedagogy for both early career masters students and senior leader adult learners in the field. Lecturers who have served for several years may be asked to assume administrative responsibilities for departmental course offerings or to train and supervise less experienced colleagues. 

Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public health, health administration, health sciences, or a closely related population health discipline
- Experience teaching professional graduate students in both traditional and online instruction in a higher education institution, medical school or hospital
- Substantial professional healthcare industry work experience 

Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience teaching undergraduate or professional graduate-level courses in health management, health policy, strategic planning, and related hybrid programs utilizing innovative digital pedagogy
- Significant contributions to development of health administration and systems
- Extensive professional healthcare industry leadership experience including fostering healthcare leadership, business strategy and management
- Commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and cultivating strategic partnerships with regional and national healthcare, business or government organizations that can support student internships and career placements and advance program goals

Pay Range
Lecturer: $51,300 – $127,200 (9-month annual salary range at 100% FTE). The anticipated part-time 9-month annual salary range at 60% FTE is $75,500 - $80,500. Actual salary offer will be based on education, experience, discipline and relevant skills.

Position Details 
The position is a 9-month academic, part-time at 60% FTE, and benefits eligible. The fixed-term appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Expected appointment start date is Spring or Summer 2026. The position is based on-site in Ithaca, New York. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

How To Apply
Materials should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31701
For full consideration, please include the following materials in PDF format with your application by the deadline.
1) Cover letter describing interest, background, and qualifications
2) Current curriculum vitae CV/resume including links to publications or writing samples
3) Teaching statement summarizing teaching activities, teaching philosophy and goals, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
4) Two reference letters or writer’s contact information

Application Deadline: March 3, 2026

For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee co-chairpersons Associate Professor Colleen Carey cmc528@cornell.edu or Associate Teaching Professor Julie Carmalt jhc48@cornell.edu.

About The Brooks School
The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and educator.


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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Upload other relevant existing documents (optional)
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site. Letters should be submitted by 2026/03/16 11:59PM help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
email address
 
2301F MVR Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853