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University of Michigan Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration in Dearborn, Michigan
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
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How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter that addresses their teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at:
http://apply.interfolio.com/151202
The review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
All applications must be submitted via Interfolio, applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
Job Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health and Human Services who specializes in health services and administration. While we welcome candidates with a broad perspective, we would welcome scholars in the areas of health services and policy research, delivery system and payment policy, and healthcare management, and/or healthcare leadership. The faculty member will teach a variety of courses in our newly launched Master of Science in Healthcare Administration & Leadership Program (https://umdearborn.edu/cehhs/graduate-programs/areas-study/ms-healthcare-administration-and-leadership) . This program will be transitioning to a fully online program in FAll 2025. Depending on the applicant?s background and expertise, they may also be asked to teach courses that support our master?s in health information technology. Candidates who have a completed Ph.D. in a discipline related to health administration, including but not limited to, public health, health services, policy analysis, relevant social sciences (health economics, political science, sociology), or related areas are encouraged to apply.
The preferred candidate will have teaching strengths that support courses such as Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Leadership, US Health and Medical Systems, Financing Health and Medical Systems, and Health Policy. The potential to develop additional courses in the candidate?s area of expertise are available. A proven ability to develop curricula and teach both in person and online is strongly preferred.
Candidates should have substantive scholarly expertise in one or more defined health services areas in which they would have the potential to develop collaborative research efforts. We seek a colleague with an active research program and track record of published scholarship, as well as an ability to draw on this research to inform their teaching and service. Candidates engaged in multidisciplinary research or community-based research collaborations are welcomed.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of scholars collectively dedicated to addressing health and human service disparities with expertise in areas including gender and reproductive health, environmental health, patient-centered health care, obesity and chronic disease, and counseling.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University.
Required Qualifications*
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, health services, policy analysis, relevant social sciences (health economics, political science, sociology), or related areas are encouraged to apply. Persons who are ABD and will complete their doctoral degree by August 15, 2025 are eligible to apply.
Additional Information
The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.
Background Screening
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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
252574
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
Job Title
ASST PROFESSOR
Work Location
Dearborn Campus
Dearborn, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dbn Col Edu Hlt Hs
Department
Dbn CEHHS Health & Human Serv
Posting Begin/End Date
8/02/2024 - 1/08/2025
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular
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