Careers in Quality

The Department of Health Management and Policy in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa invites applications for an open-rank Health Services Research (Assistant, Associate, or full Professor) tenure-track faculty position. Consideration of applications will occur on a rolling basis. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2023, for a start date of August 2024. 

The Department of Health Management and Policy is one of five academic units within the College of Public Health. According to U.S. News and World Report, the College of Public Health is among the top 10 publicly funded colleges of public health in the country, and the Department’s MHA program is ranked 14th in the nation, in the top 10% of CAHME-accredited programs. The College of Public Health’s collective areas of excellence include rural health, community engagement, and comparative effectiveness. The College is committed to student success, research and discovery, diversity, equity, and inclusion.   

The Department of Health Management and Policy has 13 primary faculty and 52 adjunct faculty members. Collectively, Departmental primary faculty average approximately $4 million annually in research grants and contracts as principal investigators. The Department has strong collaborative relationships with non-governmental organizations and state agencies, University of Iowa Health Care, NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Iowa City VA Health Care System, as well as with other colleges, departments, and centers throughout the University.  The Department’s PhD, MHA, EMHA, MS and MPH in Policy programs have an excellent history of recruiting, training, and placing graduates. The Department’s over 1,400 alumni work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, academic units, government, consulting, and professional organizations throughout the nation and internationally and provide significant financial, instructional, and advisory resources to the Department. Additional information about the College of Public Health and the Department of Health Management and Policy are available on our website: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/. 

Iowa City, the sixth largest city in Iowa, is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the U.S. It is one of only two UNESCO Cities of Literature in the U.S. and enjoys a vibrant artistic community. With over 30,000 students, the University is one of the state’s largest employers. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been included in the US News and World Report’s list of “America’s Best Hospitals” for 27 years in a row. At the University of Iowa, we recognize the important relationship between productive careers and quality personal lives. The resources at the following link are designed to assist you to successfully build a career and build a life: https://worklife.uiowa.edu/. 

The Department of Health Management and Policy is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. 

Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, 319/335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 

Interested candidates should apply electronically:  https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/.  Requisition #74933. Applicants should address position requirements in their submission materials: (1) a cover letter outlining interest and relevant experience; (2) a CV; and (3) a list of three references (to be contacted only with permission). Please address inquiries and nominations to hmp-facultysearch@uiowa.edu.

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (or expected by time of appointment) in Health Services Research or related fields, including but not limited to public health, health policy, economics, management and organizational behavior, political science, public administration, public policy, or sociology.
• Demonstration of research productivity commensurate with professional experience, including potential for external research funding (Assistant) or receipt of research external funding (Associate or full Professor).
• Ability to mentor junior faculty (rank of Associate or full Professor).
• Ability to offer instruction and mentorship in broad areas within Health Services Research and Practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with diverse populations, including students.

Desired qualifications:

• Ability to engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration between academic departments across the university and with external organizations such as public health agencies, health care systems, and policy practitioners.
• Previous experience advising PhD students (rank of Associate or full Professor).