Open Rank, Fixed-Term faculty

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Feb 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Health Policy and Management - 461001
Posting Open Date 11/02/2023
Application Deadline 02/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank, Fixed-Term faculty
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004832
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on experience and qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people – irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources – have access to high-quality health care services.
About the Department of Health Policy and Management:
The Department’s mission is to improve health for all by creating and translating knowledge into policy and practice and educating current and future health leaders, managers, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Executive and Residential Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), executive Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. HPM also offers a Health Policy concentration as part of a school-wide MPH degree (https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-and-certificates/). Student enrollment in our residential and executive programs includes about 90 undergraduate students and 300 graduate and doctoral students. We have approximately 40 full-time faculty and over 100 joint and adjunct faculty. Our full-time faculty members are experts in decision science, economics, finance, implementation science, management, medical geography, policy, public health, outcomes research and systems science. Our adjunct faculty have wide-ranging practice and real-world experience, with a passion for teaching.
Support for New Faculty Members
HPM is committed to supporting the success and development of faculty. New faculty will go through a structured on-boarding program that covers requirements for teaching HPM courses. In addition, the Department has a strong and supportive mentoring program. There are formal structures and processes to provide junior faculty with guidance and support to help them become excellent and innovative teachers. The successful applicant will have a mentoring team for regular and ad hoc advice and guidance about teaching and service in HPM, as well as progress towards promotion at UNC. In addition, the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence provides resources and support for teaching faculty, such as individual consultations, Course Design Institutes, and grant programs to support course design and instructional innovation (https://cfe.unc.edu/).
Position Summary
The Department of Health Policy and Management, at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for one full-time, fixed term faculty position in health care data analytics and operations research. Rank: Assistant or Associate professor based on qualifications and experience. This will be a 12-month faculty appointment. More information about faculty appointment service periods can be found at https://academicpersonnel.unc.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-appointments/faculty-appointment-service-periods/.
We are seeking a faculty member who can teach all the following undergraduate and graduate-level courses in data analytics and operations research:
* HPM 770 Operations Research for Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
* HPM 779 Operations Research for Healthcare Systems (4 credits)
* (9) Develop and teach a new 3-credit undergraduate data analytics course for students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program. The course goals include helping students learn how to manage, analyze, and present data using tools such as MS Excel and Tableau, and apply their data analytic skills to guide decision making in health care and public health settings.
In addition to Operations Research, candidates with additional experience teaching Statistical Methods for Health Policy and Management and or Data Visualization are welcome to apply.
Teaching assignments are flexible and may potentially include courses not listed based on an area of expertise that complements or expands offerings in the department.
Brief course descriptions can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/. Add link to all classes. A typical teaching load for a fixed term faculty member is five classes per year. We are seeking a faculty member who is interested in teaching in both residential and online formats. In addition to teaching, the selected faculty member is expected to advise and mentor students, review products that students are required to complete (e.g. deliverables for practicums and Capstone projects) and contribute service to the department.
Although some teaching may be online, this position requires in-person teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and in-person availability for student mentoring. Qualified individuals with a disability which impacts their ability to perform an essential job function may request accommodation(s) through the Equal Opportunity and Compliance office.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- A master’s or doctoral degree in health policy and management, business, accounting, economics, finance, public health, public policy, public administration, statistics, government, social work, nursing, medicine, industrial and operations engineering, or a related field.
- Experience teaching the courses/content areas listed above in university and/or work settings to students and/or professionals with varying levels of academic preparation and experience. Teaching experience may include, but is not limited to, formal classroom teaching experience; serving as a teaching assistant; preparing and delivering training sessions, workshops, presentations at professional meetings, and/or guest lectures in the classroom; coaching and mentoring professionals; and/or educating the public.
- Experience in health policy and/or management in health care systems, provider organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profit organizations, government, community, or other health related settings.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning.- . – Experience and interest in teaching in both residential and online formats.
- Experience and interest in advising and mentoring students or professionals.
- Experience overseeing projects, practicums and Capstone projects in college and university settings or diverse organizations.
- Experience employing strategies to ensure access to resources and promote student success in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Sandra Greene, Professor of the Practice
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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