Assistant Professor

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Description

Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityThe Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), Emory University, invites applications for the Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position.Candidates should be outstanding early-career scholars who have demonstrated promise as future leaders in health policy, health economics, health services, and/or healthcare management research, including organizational theory and behavior. The ideal candidate will have a track record of high-quality publications, strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship, and a clear trajectory toward independence, including a well-articulated strategy for pursuing external grant support early in their appointment.Faculty in the department are expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program, and teach and mentor in the department’s Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and PhD programs. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as health policy, health services research, health economics, healthcare management, medicine, or a related discipline.The mission of the Department of Health Policy and Management is to generate evidence and cultivate leaders to improve health systems and inform policy. The department includes 19 primary faculty and more than 25 adjunct faculty affiliated with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center, and the Georgia Department of Public Health.The Rollins School of Public Health is ranked #2 among “Best Public Health Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 200 faculty and over 1,300 graduate students enrolled annually, RSPH offers state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative workspaces, and a vibrant academic community. Located on Emory’s campus in Atlanta, Georgia—a diverse, global city and public health hub—RSPH provides a dynamic environment for impactful research and education.Please submit your application materials at:http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/careers/Applications submitted by November 13, 2026 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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