Assistant Professor
University of Maryland/Health Services Admistration
College Park, Maryland
(August 7- October 7, 2008)

The School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications and nominations for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of Health Services with the appointment effective as of August, 2009. Tenured faculty are responsible for teaching, research and service. This position will have the specific responsibilities of developing health services administration and/or health policy research and obtaining outside funding to support this research; developing and teaching graduate courses, advising graduate students, and supervising graduate research projects in a newly developing program in health services administration; and assisting with accreditation. The candidate must possess an earned doctorate in health services administration, public policy, health policy, public health, health services research, health management, business or related areas and experience conducting applied research relevant to health services administration and policy. He or She must have the demonstrated capacity in quantitative research as well as experience with state and/or federal legislative health services policy and/or health management issues is preferred. Teaching skills, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and project researchers are necessary. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The School of Public Health at the University of Maryland is pioneering the future of public health by transforming research into effective strategies and policies that improve lives. The school and department are committed to promoting and protecting health and well being in Maryland and beyond through scholarship and service. The Department of Health Services Administration plays a significant role in this mission. We are seeking a team-oriented individual to join a vibrant, expanding organization that is developing a new masters in health services administration and health services research doctoral degree program.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are required. For best consideration, applicants should submit, via email, a vita, a letter of application, a short description of current research programs and future research plans, and the names, addresses and contact information of three references by November 1, 2008 to:

Sue Anne Swartz, Coordinator of Search
sswartz@umd.edu
Reference Search #
Department of Health Services Administration

The University of Maryland is an equally opportunity affirmative action employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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