Assistant /Associate Professor (Tenure Track) Health Policy and Management

Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)Jackson State University is Mississippi's Urban University and has been designated as a "high research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation. We are committed to working together for our mission to provide quality teaching, research, and service at the baccalaureate, master, specialist, and doctoral levels to diverse populations of students and communities using various modalities to ensure that they are technologically-advanced, ethical, and global leaders who think critically and can address societal problems and compete effectively. JSU invites you to join our creative, diverse, and energizing University that unites faculty, staff, and students as One JSU!The Department of Health Policy and Management invites applications for its Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) position. The successful candidate must possess an interest and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses while demonstrating excellence in teaching. He/She must also possess the ability and willingness to engage in services appropriate to their rank, which includes recruitment of students, working on department projects, developing programs as needed, and evaluating progress in achieving the goals of the department, college, and university.Examples of DutiesTeach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Health Policy and Management.Participate and contribute to various committees at the Department, College, and University levels.Demonstrate a track record of ongoing research and scholarly achievements, publications, and external grant funding.Applicants in the early phase of his/her career must have an interest in, and the potential to, develop an independently funded program of research.Serve as student advisor and/or student association advisor.Participate in community outreach engagements with students.Typical QualificationsEarned DrPH or Ph.D. in health policy and management, healthcare administration, or a closely related field.High-quality published research in health policy and management, healthcare management, as well as a service component to the department and college.Must provide evidence of a successful and impactful research agenda.Must be able to balance teaching and scholarship, utilize information technology in the classroom, and promote interdisciplinary inquiry and experiential learning.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.