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December 1, 2008

Junior Chair, 2009: EHESP School of Public Health (France)

Location: Rennes & Paris, France

EHESP School of Public Health, Avenue du Professeur Léon-Bernard, Rennes

The EHESP School of Public Health is offering a Junior Chair in Economics through its Institute of Management.

The EHESP School of Public Health, which gathers several research centres & departments associated to the Institute of Management, is seeking for an enthusiastic candidate in economics to join a friendly and multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in econometrics and statistics The PhD should be completed by the date of the appointment in a relevant area and show evidence of publications (or forthcoming publications).

The successful candidate will conduct independent research of international standards and is also expected to contribute to current research projects as well as to support activities of training. Practice of English is compulsory. Knowledge of French is NOT required.

The chair will start on Sept 1, 2009 or Oct 1, 2009 for a period of six years corresponding to a three year contract renewable once after a “mid-term ” review. The chair might then be offered permanent positions (tenure) in the EHESP School of Public Health or in the French academic system, once an evaluation performed.

Information

Administrative information
Emilie Réau
Responsable des Ressources Humaines
Tél : 02.99.02.26.96 / Fax : 02.99.02.26.42
Mel : emilie.reau@ehesp.fr

Job description:

Chantal de Singly
Directrice de l’Institut du management
Tél. : 02.99.02.29.97 / Fax : 02 99 02.26.24
Mel : chantal.desingly@ehesp.fr

Application

Applications should be received by December 01, 2008. Reference letters (2 or 3) will be asked by return mail after application. Any query or further details about applications should be sent to the contact below. Selected applicants will be offered an interview either in San Francisco during the AEA conference (January 3-5, 2009) or elsewhere.

By post:
Monsieur le Directeur de l’EHESP
Direction des ressources humaines
Avenue du Prof. Léon Bernard
CS 74312
35043 RENNES CEDEX

By e-mail: recrutement.drh@ehesp.fr

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Trustee Lecturer – Health Faculty : Indiana University School of Public and Environment Affairs (SPEA), Indianapolis campus

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Overview: The Indiana University School of Public and Environment Affairs (SPEA), Indianapolis campus, has an opening for a Trustee Lecturer position. This position will teach in the Health Program area but may also teach in the area of Public Affairs. SPEA is a multi-disciplinary division of Indiana University, established as a professional school committed to excellence in teaching, research, and civic engagement that addresses critical issues of public affairs and policy. With more than 75 faculty on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses, SPEA is one of the largest schools in the United States offering programs in public affairs. SPEA IUPUI programs in criminal justice and nonprofit management are ranked third and fourth in the nation, respectively, by U.S. News and World Reports, and SPEA is home to accredited Master of Health Administration and undergraduate Environmental Health Science programs. SPEA IUPUI is located in thriving downtown Indianapolis within walking distance of the state capitol and several museums and sports facilities.

Qualifications: A minimum of a MHA, MBA, MPA or MPH with teaching and/or professional training experience.

Duties: The Trustee Lecturer position is dedicated to teaching. SPEA trustee lecturers are responsible for teaching 24 credit hours per year to undergraduate and graduate students. This is not a tenured track position nor will it convert to a tenure-track position. Hence, there are no research requirements, and the service requirements will relate to teaching and student learning. There is the potential for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

The typical courses taught by this position may include but not be limited to:

  • Health Systems Administration
  • Applied Health Administration
  • Health Administration Seminar
  • Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration
  • Public Management
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Human Resources

It is anticipated that the Trustee Lecturer may create additional course offerings under the guidance of the Program Director and in agreement with the Health Faculty.

How To Apply: Applications will be reviewed beginning December 01, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, current vita, complete contact information, and the names and contact information of four references to:

Paul Lang, PhD, Chair, Search Committee
c/o Nicole Williams-Molin
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
IUPUI
801 W. Michigan Street, BS 3025
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, M/F/D and strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups.

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Full-time Nonacademic - Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowships: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Deadline for applications: 1 December 2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering up to five fellowship slots in the Prevention Effectiveness (PE) Fellowship program for 2009.

Fellows will design and conduct studies in areas of applied economics, health services research, economic evaluations of public health interventions, and quantitative policy analyses; work closely with national and international public health experts; and teach courses in prevention effectiveness methods.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, decision sciences, health services research or related health sciences, industrial engineering, operations research, public policy, or related quantitatively-oriented fields. The Fellowship begins at the end of June 2009 and last for 2 years. The starting annual salary will be approximately $70,000 plus benefits. Deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 1, 2008.

Interested applicants should contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Attn: PE Fellowship Program Coordinator, 1600 Clifton Road, Mail Stop E-92, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: 404-498-6147, FAX: 404-498-6164, E-mail: PEFP@cdc.gov; or visit us on-line at: http://www.cdc.gov/epo/fellow.htm.

Application Submission Instructions: Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/epo/fellow.htm for full details on criteria, guidelines, and application instructions. Deadline for receipt of application materials is December 1, 2008.

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