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October 2, 2010
Associate/Full Professor, Healthcare Policy/Research: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Associate/Full 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 Associate/Full Professor position in health services research, health economics, or health policy. The Department is a vital and growing research intensive 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. The Department is ideally located in 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 (1) possess a doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public policy, or related field and (2) have a strong research background with a funded research portfolio. Candidates whose research focus includes cancer or healthcare delivery to underserved populations are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative and methodological expertise. Opportunity for graduate program development and leadership is possible. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an independent, funded research program. Salary and start-up packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
Send C.V., a cover letter highlighting research interests, and the names 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. 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.
