University of South Carolina
Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
University of South Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Posting Summary
Assistant/Associate Professor – Tenure-Track Faculty Position. Up to two positions in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM) at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. These 9-month positions are fully funded and include a substantial start-up package. Start date: Fall 2026. Location: Columbia, SC. Hours per week: 37.5. Basis: 9 months. Tenure status: Tenure-Track/Tenured. This position is open until filled.
Qualifications
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide service to the University, profession, and community.
About the Department and School HSPM is home to 15 full-time faculty engaged in research addressing public health and health care challenges across areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, health insurance, and hospital care. The school hosts several centers and offers accredited graduate programs: MHA, MPH, and PhD in Health Services Policy and Management.
Columbia is described as a lively, diverse city with many amenities and convenient access to beaches and mountains.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining 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.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Posting Details Posting Number FAC00155PO25
Advertised Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health
Department: ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Hours per Week: 37.5
Basis: 9 months
Work County: Richland
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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
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Qualifications
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide service to the University, profession, and community.
About the Department and School HSPM is home to 15 full-time faculty engaged in research addressing public health and health care challenges across areas such as rural health, behavioral health, infectious disease, health economics, primary care, maternal and child health, health insurance, and hospital care. The school hosts several centers and offers accredited graduate programs: MHA, MPH, and PhD in Health Services Policy and Management.
Columbia is described as a lively, diverse city with many amenities and convenient access to beaches and mountains.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining 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.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Posting Details Posting Number FAC00155PO25
Advertised Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health
Department: ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Hours per Week: 37.5
Basis: 9 months
Work County: Richland
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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr