Open Rank Faculty in Health Management, Economics and Policy
Job ID: 272331
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID 272331
Position # 20012376
Augusta University's newly formed School of Public Health invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, in the Department of Health Management, Economics, and Policy (HMEP). HMEP seeks a leader with a demonstrated track record of excellence in research, teaching, and service related to the disciplines housed within the department. HMEP prefers to recruit at the Associate or full Professor level; however, Assistant Professor rank is also available. Appointment will be commensurate with experience. This position is considered to be on tenure track. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.
Depending on experience and track record, this faculty member may have the opportunity to serve as the founding Director of a new groundbreaking research center housed in the School of Public Health, shaping the center's direction based on the faculty member's research strengths and interests.
HMEP seeks a collegial academic leader with a passion for mentorship and excellent interpersonal skills to build a program of research within our research-intensive academic health center. Responsibilities include:

• Provide energetic leadership in support of the mission and goals of the school and university.
• Establish and grow a rigorous, extramurally-funded program of research.
• Enhance the national recognition of the School of Public Health and Augusta University.

This individual will have the opportunity to leverage the School of Public Health's current research relationships with several underserved and underprivileged communities, including those in rural areas. They will also be well-positioned to collaborate with other preeminent faculty in the School of Public Health, in the Georgia Cancer Center and within the Medical College of Georgia.
Research areas of interest include but are not limited to public health policy, policy evaluation, dissemination and implementation science, health economics, and other broadly defined areas of public health policy and management.
Responsibilities

• 75% research- Conduct research in the faculty member's disciplinary area. Publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals relevant to Public Health science or practice, present at professional meetings, and mentor student research. Seek and maintain external funding that can sustain a growing research program.
• 10% center director- Strategically plan and effectively manage the center operations. Conceive, implement, and grow the image of the center.
• 10% teaching- Teach up to one course per year within one of the graduate programs of the School of Public Health or participate in other educational initiatives offered by the school.
• 5% service- Provide service to the academic department, school, and university through participation in faculty meetings or committee service. Provide service to the profession through involvement in professional organizations, as a reviewer of manuscript journals, or as a peer-review panel for grant applications.

Required Qualifications
PhD or DrPH in Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Health Services Research, or a closely related field. Applicants must also have a strong track record of extramurally-funded research and excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member.
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
- Evidence of ability as a teacher;
- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience are strongly preferred.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
The Department of Health Management, Economics and Policy (HMEP) is one of three departments in the newly formed School of Public Health. This highly interdisciplinary department includes faculty with backgrounds and research interests in Public Health, Health Economics, Ethics, Health Informatics, e-Health, Biomedical Innovation, and Law. The faculty primarily teach in the MPH and Applied Health Sciences PhD programs. Faculty within the HMEP department are highly collaborative with other faculty in the School of Public Health as well as with other colleges and research centers across the university. Several faculty have established research collaborations with international partners.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=272331&PostingSeq=1
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