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October 2, 2010
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Policy/Research: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Assistant Professor
(12 month tenure-track)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Department of Healthcare Policy and Research
VCU’s Department of Healthcare Policy and Research invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in health services research, health economics, or health policy. The Department is a vital and growing research and teaching department in the School of Medicine. VCU boasts one of the country’s most comprehensive health sciences centers—the School of Medicine which has Departments of Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Health, Biostatistics, and Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Allied Health Professions, and the Massey Cancer Center as part of the VCU Medical Center. Moreover, the Department is ideally located in Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, and close to Washington DC, providing excellent opportunities for interaction and research collaboration with state and federal policy makers.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public policy, or related field. Candidates whose research focus includes cancer outcomes, comparative effectiveness research, or healthcare delivery to underserved populations are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative and methodological expertise and will be an essential member of a team developing innovative approaches to public health education and engaging in collaborative research. After three years, the candidate is expected to have extramurally funded research. Salary and start-up packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
To apply: Send curriculum vitae, a cover letter highlighting qualifications and research interests, and the names and addresses of three professional references by email to: cjbradley@vcu.edu or mail to: Cathy J. Bradley, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980430, Richmond, VA 23298-0430. Applications will be reviewed as received. Position will remain open until filled.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
