Professor and Chair for Department of Health Management and Policy

Position Type: Faculty

Title Descriptor: Professor and Chair for Department of Health Management and Policy

Academic Title: Professor

Recruting Range(minimum to midpoint): Commensurate with experience

Pay Grade: FA / 999 - Faculty Ungraded

Requisition Number: 20101003

Department: Instruction-Public Health - D180

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required Documents: Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List

Optional Documents: Writing Sample/Publication 1
Writing Sample/Publication 2
Reference List
Additional Documentation 1

Job Close Date:

Job Description:

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to education, research and healthcare, invites applications for a tenure-track full Professor position to serve as Chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy for its expanding programs in the School of Public Health. The Saint Louis University School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in a Jesuit, Catholic university in the U.S., and is committed to social justice, excellence in education, community engagement, and research that leads to improved health. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized leader and scholar in the field of health management or health policy, and will have demonstrated leadership skills necessary to lead this highly-ranked department. Applicants must have a doctoral degree with advanced training and leadership experience in Health Management, Health Policy, or a related discipline. S/he should have a productive research record and demonstrated ability to secure external research funding. Primary responsibilities for the position include leading the department, conducting independent, funded research, and teaching graduate and/or undergraduate health management courses, and providing professional and community service.

The Saint Louis University School of Public Health is nationally recognized for its community-based research. Successful candidates will find opportunities for collaboration in a productive school portfolio of projects across many topics and with university and community partners, including Saint Louis University’s Health Law program, consistently ranked #1 in the U.S. The Department of Health Management and Policy offers one of the top-ranked Master of Health Administration degrees, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy, a graduate Certificate in Community Benefit, and a growing undergraduate degree in health management. In addition, we offer dual degrees with several units in the University, including the School of Law, known for its top-ranked health law program.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to jobs.slu.edu . Inquires with a copy of a curriculum vitae may be sent to:

Michael A. Counte, Ph.D.
Chair, HMP Search Committee
Saint Louis University
School of Public Health
3545 Lafayette Avenue, Room 377
Saint Louis, MO 63104
COUNTEM [a] SLU[.]EDU

Saint Louis University School of Public Health is sensitive to the employment needs of dual career couples and will make a concerted effort to accommodate these needs whenever appropriate.

Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages nominations and applications of women and minorities.