"Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - D99310"

Proposed Start Date09/16/2024RankC - Assistant ProfessorWorking TitleAssistant, Associate or Full ProfessorPosition NumberD99310RepresentationAU - AAUPFaculty TypeTenure TrackFixed Term End Date:Position FTE1.0Term of Service9 month

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

For information about the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH), please visithttps://www.pdx.edu/public-healthPosition SummaryThe OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is a joint school across PSU and Oregon Health & Sciences University. This unique collaboration combines the strengths of a world-class academic health center with the deep community involvement and diversity of the state’s urban research university. Together, the two universities offer unmatched opportunity for students to learn in the classroom and in real-world settings.

Our SPH is a national model for community engagement and academic innovation. Our vision is to become the premier destination in Oregon for students of all backgrounds who want to enter the public health field and improve lives in their communities.

Our SPH is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and we are committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work.

We are currently inviting applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor position starting in the Fall of 2024. We seek a faculty colleague with specific expertise in organizational theory and behavior. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate teaching and/or research expertise in addressing health inequities from institutional, systems, policy and/or managerial perspectives, and contribute to advancing the School’s ongoing work on social justice, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. Ideally, candidates will have skills related to population health management and policy as well as knowledge of public health systems. The position is nine-month, tenure track, renewable appointments at Portland State University. Information on the OHSU – PSU SPH is available at: http://ohsu-psu-sph.org/. Tenure track faculty are 9-month employees and represented by the PSU AAUP.

Primary ActivityI - InstructionalMinimum Qualifications· Doctorate in health services management, health systems, health policy, public health, or related discipline.

· Commitment to social justice, educational equity and promotion of diversity in higher education and public health

· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.

· Beginning or developed track record of published scholarship and externally funded activity with a preferred emphasis on health systems management and policy strategies for addressing health inequities.

· Experience teaching students in health system administration, organizational theory, strategic management, and/or systems-based approaches to health improvement.

• Preferred QualificationsDeveloping or demonstrated history of engagement and collaboration with community organizations.
• Skills in population health management and policy
• Knowledge of/experience working in public health systems
• Experience learning or potential to lead research teams
• Ability to engage undergraduate students to achieve academic excellence
• Experience advising and/or mentoring first generation students and/or students of color

Key Cultural Competencies• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.

• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.

• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement

• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Professional Standards of ConductAt Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy.Total Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. 

The starting annual salary for this position is displayed below but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. 

Assistant Professor: $71,163 – $79,740, 9-mo, 1.0 FTE

Associate Professor: $84,312 – $94,806, 9-mo, 1.0 FTE

Professor: $102,645 – $120,159, 9-mo, 1.0 FTE

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview 

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Application Instructions

Additional InformationAdditional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)Applicants should complete the on-line application and submit:

1) a cover letter addressing interest in this position;

2) a brief teaching statement;

3) a brief overview of current and proposed research agenda;

4) an equity statement;

5) a community-engaged learning statement;

6) curriculum vitae; and

7) names, affiliations, and contact information for four references (references will only be contacted for finalists).

The teaching statement should describe the applicant’s graduate and undergraduate teaching interest and experience, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness. The research agenda statement should articulate current and proposed research directions in terms of topics, settings, and potential funding sources. In the equity statement, applicants are asked to describe how their teaching and scholarship advance equity, emphasizing how they would contribute to the SPH’s antiracism initiative. The community-engaged learning statement should provide evidence of past and potential examples of community-engaged teaching and learning.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?NoBackground Check RequiredYesIf you have questionsInquiries should be directed to Julia Goodman, Search Committee Chair by email to julia.goodman@pdx.edu

Search Details

Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until FilledApplication screening begins05/29/2024Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position?NoIf yes, when must the degree be earned?If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future?No

Reference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept ReferencesYesMinimum Number of References4Maximum Number of References6Cutoff DateSpecial Instruction for Reference ProviderThank you for your time in providing our committee with your

assessment of the applicant.