Health Services Research and Policy (assistant, associate, or full professor) tenure-track faculty

Full time Health Sciences/OT/PT/Kinesiology Public Administration & Policy Other Professional fields

Job Description

 

The Department of Health Management and Policy in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa invites applications for an open-rank Health Services Research and Policy (assistant, associate, or full professor) tenure-track faculty position.

The Department of Health Management and Policy:

The Department of Health Management and Policy is one of five academic units within the College of Public Health. According to U.S. News and World Report, the College of Public Health is among the top 10 publicly funded universities in the country, and the Department’s MHA program is also ranked among the best in the nation of CAHME-accredited programs. The College is committed to student success, research and discovery, diversity, equity, and inclusion.    

The Department of Health Management and Policy has 13 primary faculty and 55 adjunct faculty members. Collectively, Departmental primary faculty average approximately $4 million annually in research grants and contracts as principal investigators. The Department has strong collaborative relationships with non-governmental organizations and state agencies, University of Iowa Health Care, NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Iowa City VA Health Care System, as well as with other colleges, departments, and centers throughout the University.   

The Department’s PhD, MHA, EMHA, MS and MPH in Policy programs have an excellent history of recruiting, training, and placing graduates. The Department’s over 1,400 alumni work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, academic units, government, consulting, and professional organizations throughout the nation and many provide mentorship to faculty and current students.  

Additional information about the College of Public Health and the Department of Health Management and Policy is available on our website: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/. 

Iowa City:

Iowa City, which provides home to the University, is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. It is one of only two UNESCO Cities of Literature and offers excellent public education, entertainment, and leisure options. With over 30,000 students, the University is one of the state’s largest employers and Iowa Health Care has been included in the US News and World Report’s list of “America’s Best Hospitals.” At the University of Iowa, we recognize the important relationship between productive careers and quality personal lives. The resources at the following link are designed to assist you to successfully build a career and build a life: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/

Working at University of Iowa:

The Department of Health Management and Policy is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. 

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, 319/335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

·         Doctoral degree (or expected by time of appointment) in:

health services research

related fields, including but not limited to:

health policy

public policy

public administration

political science

economics

finance

management

organizational behavior

sociology

population health

 

·         Ability to offer instruction and mentorship, in broad areas within any of the following:

health services research

health policy  

healthcare administration and management

public health

 

·         Demonstration of research productivity commensurate with professional experience, including:

potential for external research funding (assistant professor)

receipt of external funding (associate or full professor)

 

·         Established record of advising and supporting PhD students (rank of associate or full professor)

 ·         Proven ability to mentor and support junior faculty (rank of associate or full professor)

 

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration:

between academic departments across the university

with external organizations such as public health agencies, health care systems, and policy practitioners

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

Application Deadline and Start Date:

Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2024, for a start date of August 2025. 

To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply electronically:  https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/.  Requisition #75372.

Applicants should address position requirements in their submission materials:  https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/

 

(1) a cover letter outlining interests with the department and relevant experience;

(2) a CV; and

(3) a list of three references (to be contacted only with permission).

Please address inquiries and nominations to hmp-facultysearch@uiowa.edu.


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