2025-2026 Healthcare Management Adjunct Faculty

Winston-Salem State University, School of Health Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach The following courses in the Bachelor of Healthcare Management program for Spring 2025-2026 term.

Health Law and Ethics Course- This course provides an introduction to the specifics of health-related legislation, programs and their implications for providers and consumers of health care. The legal principles and issues are addressed for medical caseworkers, health care facilities and staff for injuries to patients and abuse of patient rights by the health care system. Among the topics covered are malpractice suits and legislation, criminal aspects of healthcare, healthcare ethics and informed consent of patients.

Healthcare Delivery Systems-This course provides an overview of the U.S. health care delivery systems. Historical, legal, ethical, professional practice roles and standards of care are discussed as they apply to a variety of health care environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding management and administrative roles in U.S. health care delivery systems.

Global Understanding-The course will explore social, economic, cultural and political implications that impact healthcare globally and will be viewed through a multicultural context. Cultural content, including awareness, sensitivity, cultural competence and cultural proficiency is emphasized. Upon completion of the course students will begin to understand healthcare systems and the effects on individuals and populations from a global perspective. Students will demonstrate the impact of differing cultural perspectives on healthcare and the healthcare management field.

Health Information Management- This course introduces students to the basics of health information management. It identifies the roles and responsibilities of Health Information professionals, the content of the health care record: administrative data e.g., billing, reimbursement, and consent forms and clinical data i.e., that information provided by the health care provider. Health information management nomenclature and classification systems also will be addressed.

All candidates must possess a meaningful blend of education degree and work experience in the relevant field and be able to demonstrate successful and well-documented teaching experience.

F.L Atkins, room 407 A

Courses maybe face to face, hybrid, or online.

A terminal degree (i.e. PhD, JD, DBA, DHA) from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred.

up to 11 months

Hiring for 2024-2025 Academic Year.

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Winston-Salem State University is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in admissions and employment based on merit, and without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, according to state and federal laws.

Winston-Salem State University is a bold, vibrant and diverse academic community that fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character graduates need to transform themselves and their world. These values embody our motto, "Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve."

Founded in 1892, WSSU enjoys a distinguished reputation as a historically black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina that offers a rich curriculum rooted in a high-quality, liberal education. We have been recognized as a national leader in higher education: U.S. News and World Report named WSSU one of the Top Public Schools in the U.S. and one of the Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the country.

Adjunct Faculty/Instructor are responsible for designing and implementing learning strategies for students; developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; student recruitment, advisement and retention; developing and evaluating courses, programs and services; participating in university activities and committees; and other duties which support the mission and initiatives of WSSU.