Assistant Professor - Health Policy and Administration

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is hiring a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Administration in its Public Health division. The position teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Master of Public Health Program, with a focus on Health Policy and Administration. The faculty member will develop a programmatic line of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and participate in program, school, university, and community activities.

Teaching duties include preparing course materials, evaluating and grading student work, maintaining attendance and other required records, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Research and scholarly activity should lead to peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, collaborative relationships, and external funding. Service includes participation at program, school, college, university, and community levels, along with other assigned duties.

Applicants must hold a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Health Policy, Health Administration, or a related discipline by the time of appointment; ABD applicants may be considered if their doctorate is conferred by then. Applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States without visa sponsorship. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate coursework, and a list of three academic and/or professional references. For full consideration, materials should be submitted by January 4, 2027; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) by the time of appointment in Health Policy, Health Administration, or a related discipline; ABD applicants may be considered if the doctorate is conferred by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated line of scholarly inquiry, evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions and awards.
• Specialized knowledge in health policy, management, and administration, demonstrated by graduate-level coursework or professional experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in health care management, health care finance, health law, and/or health care economics; applicants specializing in health care finance, law, and economics are particularly invited to apply.
• Research, teaching, and/or service activity demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Experience teaching in both online and traditional classroom environments.
• Professional work experience in administration or policy in a public health or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Policy and Administration.
• Prepare course materials, including syllabi, course content, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers; maintain attendance, grade, and other required records; and hold regularly scheduled office hours.
• Provide academic advisement and faculty mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Pursue research and scholarly activity intended to result in peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, collaborative relationships, and external funding.
• Participate in program, school, college, university, and community service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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