Inside Higher Ed
Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Posting Details
Posting Number:
FAC00155PO25
Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
Arnold School of Public Health
Department:
ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
37.5
Basis:
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Summary The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for up to two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate level in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM). These 9‑month faculty positions are fully supported by state funds and include a substantial start‑up package. We seek individuals who share our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, who are passionate about conducting rigorous research that informs policy and practice, and who take seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health care administrators, public health practitioners, policy analysts, and health services researchers. We are especially interested in individuals whose research and/or teaching interests are in the areas of health economics, econometric methods, outcomes research, health equity, social determinants of health, and/or health politics and policy, broadly defined. Successful candidates will be expected to develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department; advise and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University, profession, and community.
About the Department and the School of Public Health HSPM is home to 15 full‑time faculty who are actively engaged in research to address public health and health care challenges in areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, health insurance and hospital care. Our faculty lead or co‑lead four major centers on campus: the Rural Health Research Center, the Big Data Health Sciences Center, the South Carolina Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopedics, and the Patient Engagement Studio. Our location in the state capital near government agencies and an array of non‑profit organizations facilitates collaborative community‑engaged partnerships focused on public health priorities important to the people of our state and nation.
Required Education and Experience
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in health policy, health services research, health care management, health economics, public policy, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda with high potential for both extramural funding and excellence in teaching.
Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor must have an established record of securing extramural funding, publishing research in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience and qualifications include: • Expertise in health economics, econometric methods, outcomes research, health equity, social determinants of health, or health politics and policy. • Demonstrated proficiency in grant writing and securing extramural funding. • Evidence of effective teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests and experience; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. If you have questions, please contact David Anderson, PhD, Search Committee Chair at
da29@mailbox.sc.edu . The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2026. Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026. Job Open Date: 08/29/2025. Open Until Filled: Yes.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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FAC00155PO25
Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
Arnold School of Public Health
Department:
ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
37.5
Basis:
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Summary The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for up to two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate level in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM). These 9‑month faculty positions are fully supported by state funds and include a substantial start‑up package. We seek individuals who share our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, who are passionate about conducting rigorous research that informs policy and practice, and who take seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health care administrators, public health practitioners, policy analysts, and health services researchers. We are especially interested in individuals whose research and/or teaching interests are in the areas of health economics, econometric methods, outcomes research, health equity, social determinants of health, and/or health politics and policy, broadly defined. Successful candidates will be expected to develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department; advise and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University, profession, and community.
About the Department and the School of Public Health HSPM is home to 15 full‑time faculty who are actively engaged in research to address public health and health care challenges in areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, health insurance and hospital care. Our faculty lead or co‑lead four major centers on campus: the Rural Health Research Center, the Big Data Health Sciences Center, the South Carolina Center for Effectiveness Research in Orthopedics, and the Patient Engagement Studio. Our location in the state capital near government agencies and an array of non‑profit organizations facilitates collaborative community‑engaged partnerships focused on public health priorities important to the people of our state and nation.
Required Education and Experience
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in health policy, health services research, health care management, health economics, public policy, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda with high potential for both extramural funding and excellence in teaching.
Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor must have an established record of securing extramural funding, publishing research in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience and qualifications include: • Expertise in health economics, econometric methods, outcomes research, health equity, social determinants of health, or health politics and policy. • Demonstrated proficiency in grant writing and securing extramural funding. • Evidence of effective teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests and experience; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references. If you have questions, please contact David Anderson, PhD, Search Committee Chair at
da29@mailbox.sc.edu . The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2026. Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026. Job Open Date: 08/29/2025. Open Until Filled: Yes.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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