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Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Job Description
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | FAC00143PO23 |
| Advertised Title | Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) |
| Campus | Columbia |
| College/Division | Arnold School of Public Health |
| Department | ASPH Health Services Policy and Management |
| Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with experience |
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| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE) |
| Basis | 9 months |
| Work County | Richland |
| Tenure Information | Tenure-Track/Tenured |
| Job Search Category | Faculty |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Diversity Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM). This 9-month faculty position is fully supported by state funds and include a substantial start-up package. We seek individuals who share our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, who are passionate about conducting rigorous research that informs policy and practice, and who take seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health care administrators, public health practitioners, policy analysts, and health services researchers. Successful candidates will be expected to develop or sustain an independent extramurally-funded research program; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department; advise and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University, profession, and community. For candidates seeking leadership opportunities, we invite you to indicate your interest in directing our doctoral program. About the Department and the School of Public Health HSPM is home to 15 full-time faculty who are actively engaged in research to address public health challenges in areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, and hospital care. Our faculty lead or co-lead four major centers on campus: the Rural and Minority Health Research Center, the Big Data Health Sciences Center, the South Carolina Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopedics, and the Patient Engagement Studio. Our location in the state capital near government agencies and an array of non-profit organizations facilitates collaborative community-engaged partnerships focused on public health priorities important to the people of our state and nation. Our faculty teach courses in the undergraduate public health major, and we also offer three fully-accredited graduate degree programs: a Master of Health Administration, a Master of Public Health, and a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management. HSPM is a full Graduate Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. HSPM is housed within the Arnold School of Public Health at USC—the state’s public flagship university. The Arnold School hosts a rich portfolio of extramurally funded research totaling more than $47 million in 2022. The school ranks 6th nationally in National Institutes of Health funding among all public schools of public health, and offers numerous resources for faculty engaged in research, including generous salary release and indirect return policies. Columbia is a lively and diverse city with a reasonable cost of living, excellent quality of life, and a central location just hours from world-class beaches, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and popular urban destinations such as Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Charleston, SC. |
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| Required Education and Experience | · Applicants must have a doctoral degree in health policy, health services research, health care management, health economics, public policy, or a closely related field by the employment start date. · Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda with high potential for both extramural funding and excellence in teaching. · Applicants at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor must have an established record of securing extramural funding, publishing research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy. |
| Preferred Qualifications | · Applicants must have a doctoral degree in health policy, health services research, health care management, health economics, public policy, or a closely related field by the employment start date. · Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda with high potential for both extramural funding and excellence in teaching. · Applicants at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor must have an established record of securing extramural funding, publishing research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy. |
Posting Detail Information
| Desired Start Date | 08/16/2024 |
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| Job Open Date | 09/07/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests and experience and describing how they will incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout their research, teaching, and service; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. If you have questions, please contact Christina Andrews, PhD, Search Committee Chair at candrews@mailbox.sc.edu . Review of applications will begin October 31, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2024. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/153024 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. |
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