Assistant Professor

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), Emory University, invites applications for the Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position. Candidates should be outstanding early-career scholars who have demonstrated promise as future leaders in health policy, health economics, health services, and/or healthcare management research, including organizational theory and behavior. The ideal candidate will have a track record of high-quality publications, strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship, and a clear trajectory toward independence, including a well-articulated strategy for pursuing external grant support early in their appointment. Faculty in the department are expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program, and teach and mentor in the department’s Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and PhD programs. The mission of the Department of Health Policy and Management is to generate evidence and cultivate leaders to improve health systems and inform policy. The department includes 19 primary faculty and more than 25 adjunct faculty affiliated with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center, and the Georgia Department of Public Health. The Rollins School of Public Health is ranked #2 among “Best Public Health Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 200 faculty and over 1,300 graduate students enrolled annually, RSPH offers state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative workspaces, and a vibrant academic community. Located on Emory’s campus in Atlanta, Georgia—a diverse, global city and public health hub—RSPH provides a dynamic environment for impactful research and education.

Requirements

• Hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as health policy, health services research, health economics, healthcare management, medicine, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated promise as future leaders in health policy, health economics, health services, and/or healthcare management research, including organizational theory and behavior.
• Track record of high-quality publications.
• Strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship.
• Clear trajectory toward independence.
• Well-articulated strategy for pursuing external grant support early in their appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor in the department’s Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and PhD programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree