Faculty Assistant Professor (HPM 1.2)

Qualifications

Faculty members in the Department are expected to develop and lead independent research programs; collaborate as appropriate across the Schools of the Health Sciences; teach undergraduate or graduate courses in the Department; and mentor undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students. In addition, faculty are expected to participate in Departmental events such as regular research seminars and serve on Departmental, School, or University committees.

A research-oriented doctoral degree with a focus on health services or policy research or health economics is required.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to innovative research, teaching and mentoring, and service in a diverse and inclusive environment.  Preferred qualifications include:

• Expertise leading innovative research using health services research methods focused on advancing public health and health policy.
• A commitment to advance the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in public health.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work to translate research findings into policy decisions.

Position Requirements at the Assistant Professor level include:

• A track record of peer-reviewed publications in public health, health policy, or clinical journals appropriate to the career stage.  For those currently completing doctoral studies, this includes research working papers or publications in process.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining extramural research funding support. 

Environment

The University of Pittsburgh ranked seventh among Schools of Public Health in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding received in 2020. A member of the Association of Schools of Public Health, the School of Public Health (SPH) has over 600 students, 200 full-time faculty members, and more than 300 staff members, SPH is located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s healthcare district and in close proximity to the University of Pittsburgh’s other five health sciences schools and the main Pittsburgh campus. Housed within the SPH, the mission of the Department of Health Policy and Management is to improve public health through better planning, design, management, and evaluation of the myriad organizations that provide health services. The core disciplines represented within the Department include health economics, human resource management, health policy, law, ethics, and organization studies applied to health care. Faculty are engaged in multidisciplinary research and scholarship addressing a range of problems relevant to health policy, health services delivery, outcome measurement, patient safety, leadership, and organization management relevant to healthcare organizations and systems. The department offers an accredited Master’s in Health Administration, a Master’s of Public Health, a Master’s of Science in Health Services Research and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Health Services Research and Policy. The Department has funded research projects totaling more than $4.6 million. There are 18 primary faculty members and more than 100 students currently enrolled in various degree programs in the Department. Faculty lead or collaborate with research centers across the University, including the Medicaid Research Center , Center for Women’s Health Research and Innovation , Hillman Cancer Center , Center for Bioethics and Health Law , Center for Research on HealthCare, and Center for Pharmaceutical Prescribing and Policy .

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, and Department of Health Policy and Management are focused on achieving an inclusive environment in all aspects of work, research, and learning. The Health Sciences Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (https://www.healthdiversity.pitt.edu ) leads formal education and programming to this end.

Instructions

Applicants should apply through join.pitt.edu and search for the faculty position posting #24001515.

 Applicants will be asked to submit the following materials:

• A letter of interest describing your background, and relevant service or practice experiences.
• A 1-page statement expressing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please include any experience with how you have incorporated these values into research, teaching, service, or other relevant activities.
• A 1-page statement of teaching and mentoring experience or interests.
• A 1-page statement of research activities and interests, emphasizing opportunities for collaboration at the University of Pittsburgh.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for 3 references.

The ideal start date for the position is July 1, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled.

For any questions related to this position, please contact Howard B. Degenholtz, Ph.D. ([email protected]) and Marian Jarlenski, Ph.D., MPH ([email protected]), co-chairs of the search committee.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.