The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Economics to join our interdisciplinary and collaborative faculty team. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and service activities; develop and sustain externally funded research programs; collaborate across disciplines; and support the School’s mission of advancing population health through innovative,…
evidence-based solutions.
The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institution offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
The CEPH-accredited School of Public Health offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Urban Health, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics and a CAHME-accredited Master of Health Administration (MHA). The School also offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and doctoral programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Faculty members engage in collaborative, community-focused research and practice addressing critical public health and healthcare challenges at local, national, and global levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and lead research programs in health economics, health informatics and artificial intelligence, aging and dementia, rural health, and health policy.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate research studies that inform the effective use of healthcare information, resources, and public health interventions.
• Perform economic evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, and health economic modeling for healthcare programs, public health initiatives, and policy decisions.
• Develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda and seek external funding from federal, state, foundation, and industry sources.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate research reports, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other scholarly products;
• Teach one to two courses annually in areas such as health economics, Health informatics, healthcare financing, health program evaluation, health technology assessment, health policy, and related subjects.
• Provide educational programs, lectures, workshops, and training activities during the academic year and the summer semester.
Position Qualifications
Candidates should possess a PhD in Economics, Health Economics, Health Informatics, Health Care Policy, Public Health, Health Services Research, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field, with experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred qualifications include expertise in one or more of the following areas: health economics, health informatics and artificial intelligence, aging and dementia, rural health, and health policy. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to develop a sustained research agenda, secure external funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the educational mission of the School through teaching, advising, and mentorship. This position will be based in Memphis, Tennessee.
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university classified as a Carnegie R1 research institution. Opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research exist with various University research centers and community partners, including the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, FedEx Institute of Technology, Shelby County Health Department, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, West Cancer Center, and numerous other healthcare and community organizations.
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
The University of Memphis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
Special Conditions
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, limited-funding position contingent upon continued funding availability.
Application
To submit your application (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of three references), please visit Assistant Professor, Health Economics - WorkforUM CareersFormal screening for this position will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Maryam Karimi , mkarimi1@memphis.edu.