Health Disparities - Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Administration
Title: Health Disparities - Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Administration
(HPA)
Vacancy#: 54146
Department: Health Policy and Administration (HPA)
Campus Location: University Park
Announce Start Date: October 17, 2014
Closing End Date: Until Filled
The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at The Pennsylvania State
University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Health Disparities at
the assistant professor level. The selected applicant will join at least four additional
tenure track faculty members as part of a Health Disparities cluster hire
(http://hhd.psu.edu/Health-Disparities-Cluster) within the College of Health and Human
Development.
We seek a colleague who has completed or is close to completing doctoral training in
the multi-disciplinary field of health disparities, vulnerable populations, or minority
health. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic community of scholars
dedicated to improving health care services and the health of populations through
research, teaching and service. Competitive applicants will show evidence of a career
path dedicated to health disparities research, have the demonstrated ability to conduct
research in a multi-disciplinary setting, and show potential for securing external
research funding and establishing professional prominence in health disparities
scholarship. Successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary faculty and will be
expected to conduct research, teach, and advise students in doctoral, master’s and/or
bachelor’s degree programs. A candidate should have completed all the requirements
for the doctoral degree when employed.
Candidates with research programs in the following areas are especially encouraged to
apply: Effects of current policies, including the Affordable Care Act, on vulnerable
populations; racial, ethnic, nativity, geographic/global, or gender disparities in the quality
of health care, patient engagement in diverse populations; health and health care
outcomes among vulnerable families; application of innovative methods to health
disparities research; and intervention approaches to reducing disparities in health and
health care. Applications from researchers interested in non-communicable diseases
such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, infectious diseases such as
HIV/AIDS, emerging infections or TB or multiple morbidities are also encouraged.
The Department of Health Policy and Administration is an academic unit of the College
of Health and Human Development. It offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree,
resident and online Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) degrees, a Master of
Science (M.S.) degree in Health Policy and Administration, and the Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department currently has 19 faculty members including
12 tenured or tenure track faculty, with authorization to grow the number of tenured or
tenure track faculty over the next few years. HPA is making two additional tenure track
hires during the 2014-15 academic year (visit
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#53611 &
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#53613).
Currently, HPA faculty members are actively engaged in important externally funded
research totaling more than $4 million annually. Opportunities to collaborate with other
Penn State faculty include work in the Center for Health Care Policy and Research,
College of Medicine, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Center for Integrated
Healthcare Delivery Systems, Social Science Research Institute, Population Research
Institute, Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, Center for Healthy Aging,
Methodology Center, and Prevention Research Center. These provide a vibrant
environment for collaborative approaches to research and teaching in population health,
health economics, health care management, and health policy.
A land grant University founded in 1855, Penn State was recently ranked in the top 50
of research universities in the world by Times Higher Education. The surrounding
community of State College is a quintessential university town well known for its
exceptional quality of life, including a low cost of living, a growing economy, a diverse
offering of cultural and recreational opportunities, and excellent resources for families
including well regarded local school systems and on-campus child care.
Compensation will be commensurate with professional experience but as a major
research university Penn State has compensation and benefits packages that attract
faculty of the highest caliber. Importantly, this nine month tenure track position is fully
funded allowing the successful candidate the opportunity to develop as a scholar and
teacher, with the ability to focus on an important line of research and to seek external
funding appropriate to one’s relevant research area. External funding secured by faculty
members can be used for a variety of purposes, including the ability to supplement the
nine month salary with summer salary and to reduce one’s base teaching load. The
standard review for tenure occurs in the sixth year after appointment as an Assistant
Professor.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible for
full consideration. The expected beginning date is August 14, 2015.
To be considered, candidates must complete an on-line application at:
http://psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html (see vacancy job # 54146) and upload (1) a
cover letter with a personal statement addressing interests and vision regarding
research and teaching; (2) curriculum vita, and (3) examples of scholarly publications
along with the names and contact information for three professional references.
Questions or informal inquiries about this position can be directed to the search
committee co-chairs, Dr. Rhonda BeLue at rzb10@psu.edu or Dr. Patricia
Miranda pym1@psu.edu or 814-863-2900. Please indicate “Health Disparities search”
in subject line of email correspondence.
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance
with University policies.
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which will also provide you with details on how to request a hard copy of the Annual
Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to
providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled
individuals, and other protected groups.
Job URL: https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54146
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