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January 30, 2010
Assistant Professor: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
The Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking an assistant professor (tenure track) of public health policy.
Minimum requirements include an earned doctorate in public policy, health policy, health services research, political science, economics, sociology, or other social science discipline, and a track record in public health policy research and teaching experience are highly desirable.
The ideal person for the position has strong research skills and evidence of a research agenda that focuses on the policy aspects of important public health issues; for example, policy research interests in the social determinants of health and health disparities, substance abuse, obesity prevention and control, publicly-funded health insurance programs, or emergency preparedness. Teaching responsibilities could include an introductory course in public health policy and/or courses in policy analysis methods. Applicants with research and teaching interests in global health are particularly welcome.
Application Process: Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching interests, two reprints/examples of scholarship, and the names/contact information for three references. All application materials should be emailed to Barb Klumpp at baklumpp@umich.edu. Please include “Public Health Policy” in your subject line. For more information, please contact Paula Lantz, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Management and Policy, telephone: 734-763-9902; E-mail: plantz@umich.edu.
The Department of Health Management and Policy has been ranked the number one program in health administration by US News and World Report since 1993. The Department offers MHSA, MPH, MS and PhD degrees. Our multidisciplinary faculty engage in cutting-edge research regarding health care and public health policy, and the organization, financing, delivery and quality of health care and public health services.
Application review will be begin on January 8, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Informational URL: http://www.sph.umich.edu/hmp/
