Rollins Distinguished Associate Professor

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Rollins Distinguished Associate Professor

Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), Emory University, invites applications for the Rollins Distinguished Associate Professor, an endowed Associate Professorship supported by a generous gift form the Rollins Family Foundation. This prestigious position is designed to attract and retain an exceptional mid-career scholar in the field.

Candidates should be outstanding mid-career scholars who have demonstrated excellence in health policy, health economics, health services, and/or healthcare management research. The ideal candidate will have a record of high-impact publications, extramural research funding as a Principal Investigator, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Faculty in the department are expected to lead 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, 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 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.

Applicants should also send a letter indicating their interest accompanied by a curriculum vitae to: with corresponding Req ID:

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting dates are negotiable. Applications are considered confidential and references will not be contacted without permission of applicants. 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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