The Department of Health Policy & Management (HPM) of Columbia University’s, Mailman School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in healthcare management at the level of assistant professor or higher, beginning 07/01/2024.
HPM seeks scholars who conduct research related to healthcare management. Individuals with doctoral degrees from any relevant field (including healthcare management, psychology, economics, sociology, management, strategy, health services research, and others) are encouraged to apply.
Assistant professor
Candidates appointed at the Assistant Professor rank will have a strong research portfolio and a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. In particular, we seek individuals who could teach management and organizational behavior, strategy, qualitative methods, and/or quantitative methods at the Masters level.
Associate Professor or Professor
Candidates appointed at the Associate or Professor rank will be asked to lead in both research and educational endeavors within the department. They will have an established research portfolio, a demonstrated capacity to secure substantial external funding, and the ability to teach management and organizational behavior, strategy, qualitative methods and/or quantitative methods.
Successful candidates will be joining one of the first health policy and management programs in the country. Founded in 1945, HPM has a long history of participation in research, teaching, and service designed to produce more effective, efficient, and equitable health systems,
the mission of HPM’s Management Program is to conduct research that generates actionable insights and to create an inclusive educational environment for students with a range of professional and academic experience from across the globe.
Successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding of this mission.
HPM’s multidisciplinary faculty blend research and education on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and the administrative functioning of health systems and organizations. We train master’s level students in health policy and health administration to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and policy makers. As a department and faculty, we maintain close ties with Columbia’s Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and School of International and Public Affairs, as well as with many New York area healthcare delivery and research institutions.
Application materials
To apply, please submit:
- a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your research and/or teaching demonstrates a commitment to the Management Program’s mission
- a current curriculum vitae
- a research statement that makes clear how your work advances the discipline of healthcare management
- a sample of research
- a teaching statement
- contact information for three recommenders.
The direct link for this position is: https://apply.interfolio.com/134499.
Please address any questions to the search committee co-chairs, Yuna Lee (ysl2118@cumc.columbia.edu) or John McHugh (jpm2192@cumc.columbia.edu). Application deadline November 15, 2023.
Columbia University values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer. Columbia University is committed to ensuring that University employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Salary Range: $120,000 – $260,000
Assistant Professor – $120,000
Associate Professor – $140,000 – $190,000
Professor – $180,000 – $260,000
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