Inside Higher Ed
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) (PhD Program Director)
Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) (PhD Program Director)
Advertised Title:
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) (PhD Program Director)
Posting Number:
FAC00148PO25
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
Arnold School of Public Health
Department:
ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis:
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:
Faculty
Job Summary The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for an open rank tenure‑track faculty position in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM) to serve as our next PhD Program Director. This 9‑month faculty position is fully supported by state funds and includes a substantial start‑up package and administrative supplement. We seek an experienced faculty member who shares our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, is passionate about conducting rigorous research that informs policy and practice, and takes seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health services researchers. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the doctoral program, develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advise and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University, profession, and community. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the PhD program, including curriculum development, student recruitment, and program assessment.
Develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program that aligns with departmental priorities.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department.
Advise and mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.
Provide service to the University, profession, and community through conferences, advisory boards, and outreach initiatives.
Required Qualifications Education and Experience
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.
Assistant Professor rank: clear research agenda with high potential for extramural funding and excellence in teaching; minimum of 3 years of rank‑by‑date experience.
Associate or Full Professor rank: established record of securing extramural funding, publishing in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy.
Preferred Qualifications (None listed)
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, experience with directing an academic degree program, and vision for a doctoral program in health services research; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references.
If you have questions, please contact David Anderson, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at da29@mailbox.sc.edu.
Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
Job Open Date: 08/27/2025
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.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
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Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) (PhD Program Director)
Posting Number:
FAC00148PO25
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
Arnold School of Public Health
Department:
ASPH Health Services Policy and Management
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis:
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:
Faculty
Job Summary The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health invites applications for an open rank tenure‑track faculty position in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM) to serve as our next PhD Program Director. This 9‑month faculty position is fully supported by state funds and includes a substantial start‑up package and administrative supplement. We seek an experienced faculty member who shares our vision of a world in which health care is accessible, affordable, effective, and equitable for all, is passionate about conducting rigorous research that informs policy and practice, and takes seriously the responsibility of training the next generation of health services researchers. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the doctoral program, develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program; teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; advise and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University, profession, and community. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the PhD program, including curriculum development, student recruitment, and program assessment.
Develop or sustain an independent extramurally‑funded research program that aligns with departmental priorities.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the department.
Advise and mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.
Provide service to the University, profession, and community through conferences, advisory boards, and outreach initiatives.
Required Qualifications Education and Experience
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.
Assistant Professor rank: clear research agenda with high potential for extramural funding and excellence in teaching; minimum of 3 years of rank‑by‑date experience.
Associate or Full Professor rank: established record of securing extramural funding, publishing in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals, impactful teaching, and years of relevant experience commensurate with rank and academic policy.
Preferred Qualifications (None listed)
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, experience with directing an academic degree program, and vision for a doctoral program in health services research; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references.
If you have questions, please contact David Anderson, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at da29@mailbox.sc.edu.
Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
Job Open Date: 08/27/2025
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.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
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