CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

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Posting Number F0719P Working Title CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Department Public Health Health Policy and Management About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( http://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

Founded in 2005, the College of Public Health is located on the University of Georgia’s Health Sciences Campus. The College consists of four departments and three specialized institutes. The Department is located in newly renovated facilities that house faculty, staff and students. The College of Public Health is actively engaged in community outreach activities. HPAM is a strong supporter of this College mission and the successful candidate will support these activities.

College/Unit/Department website https://publichealth.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Minorities & Females Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 11/01/2020 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) 06/30/2021 Job Posting Date 09/10/2020 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following: (a) a statement of interest, (b) a curriculum vitae, © the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant). Nominations and requests for information should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Cham Dallas, cdallas@uga.edu. Include “Clinical Assistant Professor” in the email subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).


Position Details

Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Clinical Assistant Professor Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal or master’s degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of Health Policy and Management ( HPAM ) seeks candidates to fill a limited term assistant professor position in the clinical track. The Limited Term Clinical Assistant Professor position is a one year position with the possibility of extension by one additional year based on programmatic needs. The successful candidate will coordinate and teach courses in the Master of Health Administration ( MHA ) program as well as other related courses for graduate/undergraduate students in health care management and policy areas. It is expected that the faculty member will help coordinate the Master of Health Administration ( MHA ) program of the department, identify potential internships and residencies for MHA students, place students in internships and residencies, advise students, supervise residencies and capstone reports, maintain contacts with preceptors and teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in health care management and policy areas. Important to the position is active involvement transmitting knowledge and educating the next generation of public health professionals.

Additional Requirements

Candidates should hold a terminal degree, professional or academic, or a relevant master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPA ). Candidates without a terminal degree must document significant industry experience and exceptional accomplishments as a leader in the health care sector (e.g., being a leader in health care organizations as President, VP, CEO, CFO, etc.) and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

More than 10 years of professional work experience as health sector leaders managing various aspects of health sector such as health care finance, healthcare operations, quality management, health policy, human resources and/or marketing is required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Candidates must show evidence of ability to engage in effective teaching and service. Ideal candidates would have the ability to teach across programs.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.



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1. Resume/CV
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3. List of References with Contact Information

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