Assistant Professor, Teaching Pathway in the Dept. of Health Policy and Systems Mgmt.

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of South Florida is hiring a full-time, non-tenure-earning faculty member in the Teaching Pathway in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management. This ranked professorial position carries teaching, scholarship, research, and service responsibilities. The incumbent reports directly to the department chair, who meets annually with the faculty member to discuss the upcoming year’s assignment and review the prior year’s performance. On-site presence is required in accordance with university expectations. The faculty member will develop and teach online and in-class courses related to the Health Policy and Systems Program, contribute to college-wide teaching initiatives and USF Health interprofessional education, collaborate with faculty across the university, advise students, and serve on thesis and doctoral committees as appropriate. Scholarship contributions may include peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or translation of work into practice. Collaboration in translational research is expected; independent, sustained funded research is not required. The position also includes service to the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution (PhD, DrPH, DHA, ScD, AJD, or equivalent) in public health, health policy, health management/administration, business law, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Meet university criteria for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
At least three years of experience in health policy/law research and/or administration and management of healthcare systems and organizations.
Experience teaching public health, health policy, health management/administration, business law, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to continue growing as a scholar/researcher; independent, sustained funded research is not required.
Publication in a peer-reviewed or scholarly journal related to health services, health management and administration, or policy/law.
Demonstrated ability to contribute service in a manner commensurate with the College’s mission.
Demonstrated ability to be collegial and participate as a citizen of the University.

Nice To Haves

Defined area of teaching expertise within public health, health policy, health management/administration, business, law, or a closely related field.
Innovation in curriculum design, online learning, competency-based education, or course development.
Established record of scholarly activity consistent with practice-based scholarship, such as technical reports, professional presentations, program evaluation, or applied research.
Publication in peer-reviewed or scholarly journals related to health services, health management and administration, or policy/law.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary academic or practice environments.
Established record in policymaking, health communication, human resources, and/or technology innovations.
Established record of securing and managing research funding or establishing external contracts with healthcare industries.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach online and in-class courses related to the Health Policy and Systems Program.
Participate in college-wide teaching initiatives and USF Health interprofessional education programs.
Collaborate in teaching with faculty in other USF Health colleges and across the university.
Advise students and serve on thesis and doctoral committees as appropriate.
Contribute to scholarly literature through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or translation of work to the field.
Collaborate with faculty across the College, USF Health, and USF on translational research initiatives.
Engage in service at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.
Serve on faculty governance committees, special work groups, and other college and university committees.
Participate in state- and national-level professional organizations and activities.
Contribute professional expertise to the community through service.