| Job Description: |
The Department of Health Services Research, Management, and Policy (HSRMP) at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month position.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong potential for scholarly achievement and securing extramural funding, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. The individual will be expected to develop an independent research agenda while collaborating with faculty across the College of Public Health and Health Professions, the Health Science Center, and affiliated clinical and research partners. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, innovative instruction across undergraduate and graduate programs, mentoring students and trainees, and contributing to curriculum and program development. The candidate will also engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels. The department maintains a strong relationship with the UF Health system, providing opportunities for collaboration with health system leaders, clinicians, and policymakers. Expertise in patient safety, quality improvement, and/or healthcare finance are preferred.
Department Overview
The department is located in the Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy Complex and is part of the top-ranked, accredited College of Public Health and Health Professions. The department has an active and significant research portfolio in diabetes, cancer, and health disparities. We offer an undergraduate minor in Health Administration, a Master of Health Administration, an MPH concentration in Population Health Management and a health services research concentration in the PhD in Public Health Program. Faculty contribute to the undergraduate health science and public health programs through teaching and mentorship. Departmental faculty provide instructional and health services research expertise across diverse health areas, including diabetes, infectious diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
The Institution
The University of Florida (www.ufl.edu) is a comprehensive research-extensive university that includes a full range of academic departments and programs. In the “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report, the Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida No. 1 public institution. In April 2024, Forbes named UF as one of the only 10 “New Ivy” schools. As such, it offers an exceptional benefits package and generous leave program. The College of Public Health and Health Professions (www.phhp.ufl.edu) is part of the University’s Health Science Center. The UF Health Science Center (https://ufhealth.org/about-us) is comprised of six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. They include the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine. The Health Science Center also partners with the immediately adjacent UF Health Shands Hospital, the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, and the UF Health Science Center Regional campus located in Jacksonville, FL.
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| Required Qualifications: |
A doctoral degree in health services research, health administration, health management, health economics, health policy, public health, or closely related fields.
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| Preferred: |
The well‐qualified candidate will contribute to programmatic growth in the areas of quality and patient safety, including professional certificates and coursework. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service, and a strong potential for scholarly achievement, including the ability to secure extramural funding, are expected. Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement training is preferred.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
To be considered, you must upload a letter of interest, CV, and list of three references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
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