UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY HEALTH ECONOMICS OF GLOBAL HEALTH FACULTY POSITION
The Department of Health Management and Policy (HMP) at the University of Michigan is seeking a faculty member at the rank of assistant professor—within the field of health economics. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in global health, with a focus middle or lower income countries. However, we welcome applications from diverse areas of health economics. Combinations of areas of expertise are welcome and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Individuals who have or will complete degrees in economics, public health, health services, business, and related areas are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a PhD by September 1, 2018. Initial interviews will be conducted at the American Economic Association meetings; we will accommodate applicants not attending the meetings as needed.
We seek researchers with strong scholarly credentials and a promise of external research funding. The faculty member will be expected to teach at the masters and doctorate level within HMP and may also teach in the School of Public Health’s undergraduate program. Finally, HMP values diversity as a necessary part of success in teaching, research, and leadership. We encourage candidates to share their personal experiences of diversity with the committee.
HMP has a longstanding reputation for its contributions to design of the health care and public health system and has held the #1 position among health management and policy programs in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for over 20 years. HMP faculty have evaluated the effect of health care initiatives, both large and small, and pioneered sustainable health financing methods.
Application Process: Applications should include
- A cover letter that discusses research and teaching interests
- A curriculum vitae
- Up to two examples of scholarship
- The names and contact information for three references.
Please submit your application here: HMP APPLICATION . Candidates must also apply online at careers.umich.edu. Search for the job posting ID#149699 under “keyword”. Application review will begin on November 15, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please contact search co-chairs Edward C. Norton at ecnorton@umich.edu or Richard A. Hirth at rhirth@umich.edu .
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/ 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/