Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Health Policy and Management ( HPAM ) at the College of Public Health University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in health policy and health services research at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Housed in the department, a new Ph.D. program in Health Services Research and Policy is in its final stages of approval for a program launch in the Fall of 2023. As such, the department is seeking to expand its expertise in health policy and health services research. Recruitment will be at the assistant or associate professor levels, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Priority areas of research include, but are not limited to, multidisciplinary and collaborative research regarding how social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, health information technologies, and personal behaviors affect access to health care; the quality and cost of health care; health care utilization; health care management and leadership; quality metrics and measures; and the impact of federal, state, and local health policies on health and health care. We seek candidates with demonstrated achievements in these areas of research through rigorous scholarship. A commitment to graduate-level advising, mentoring, and teaching is required as the candidate will be involved in developing and teaching courses on advanced research methods, data analysis and seminar courses for the new Ph.D. program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online at [link to position]. Applicants should send (1) a statement of interest in the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page research statement, and (4) the contact information of three references. All applications received by December 3, 2022 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Janani Thapa, Ph.D. at jrthapa@uga.edu and please include “Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Policy/Management Position” in the subject line.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1459P

Working Title

Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Department

Public Health-Hlth Policy&Mgmt

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 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

The University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia, a college town with a rich quality of life and a low cost of living ( http://www.visitathensga.com/media/athens-in-the-news/rankings/ ). 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 institutes: Institute for Disaster Management; Institute for Gerontology; and the Global Health Institute. The HPAM Department is located in newly renovated facilities that house faculty, staff and students.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

11/02/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

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

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in health services research, health policy, decision sciences, economics, or closely related fields such as epidemiology and biostatistics.

Additional Requirements

For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2020.pdf . To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

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

Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in health services research, health policy, decision sciences, economics, or closely related fields such as epidemiology and biostatistics with research interests and expertise in the organization and delivery of health services. Appointments to the Associate Professor position require strong evidence of acquiring and administering external funding (current principal investigator with existing grants is preferred).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The new faculty member must demonstrate the potential for building and maintaining a productive, extramurally funded research program; strong evidence of ability to produce and communicate research; excellence in teaching and working with students; and a commitment to cultural diversity.

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents