Health Policy and Management Faculty Position (1 Position)

The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health invites nominations and applications for the open rank, tenure track, faculty position in Health Policy and Management. The successful applicant will teach graduate-level courses to students in the M.P.H. in Health, Policy and Management and the Dr.P.H. in  Public Health Leadership programs; be actively involved in extramurally funded, multidisciplinary research; and provide service/outreach to the public health community.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic and research advisement to students, promote and sustain transdiciplinary research, hold active leadership positions in professional associations, serve on committees and participate in official activities at the college and university levels.  The position is a 9-month tenure track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 
Required Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Dr.P.H., Sc,D.) in Public Health Leadership, Health Policy and Management or other related field
2. Commitment to teaching, research, and service that is consistent with the College’s vision and mission.
3. Proven record of, or demonstrated potential for, securing extramural research funding.
4. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with students and faculty.
5. Demonstrated commitment to service within the University, the profession and community.
6. Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the College and University.
7. Minimum of 4 years university teaching experience is required for the rank of associate professor.
8. Minimum of 5 years university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated commitment to research and service for elimination of health disparities, particularly with rural and underserved populations.
2. Demonstrated record of securing extramurally funded research
3. Interest in working in diverse academic and professional communities.
4. Graduate public health training from a CEPH accredited school or program.
5. For rank above Assistant Professor, a record of substantive publications and external funding is required.

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Screening of applications begins October 19, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Russ Toal, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor and Search Chair, Health Policy and Management, Search # 56680, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8015, Statesboro GA 30460-8015.
Electronic mail: rtoal@georgiasouthern.edu  Telephone: 912-478-2291

Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.