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Job ID: 5223

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M University’s Institute of Public Health is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Assistant Professor vacancy.

Responsibilities

This position will develop and teach courses in Health Policy and Management at the master’s level. The ideal candidate will advise students and conduct independent as well as collaborative research; Develop courses for a future doctorate program in health policy and management; Current courses include Principles of Health Policy and Management, Management of Public Health Programs, Professional Development in Public Health, Economic Aspects of Health Care, Program Evaluation, and Health Outcomes Research.

The Institute of Public Health also has an online MPH program. This is a two year (5 semesters) course of study leading to a generalist MPH degree. The incumbent will teach online courses as well as on-site in the Health Policy and Management track for first and second year students.

Minimum Qualifications

The Institute of Public Health of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has an opening for tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor position in the Health Policy and Management Track. The ideal candidate must possess an earned doctorate in Health Policy and Management. Teaching and research experience required. The incumbent will teach health policy management courses, advise Master’s students as well as conduct independent and collaborative research; Must have Ph.D. or equivalent in Health Policy or Health Management, with potential focus areas including: access to care for underserved populations, evaluation of public health programs, performance of healthcare systems, public health workforce, long-term care and aging, and other public health, health management, and public health policy related topics.

Recommended Competencies

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

Knowledge of Statistical software (i.e. SAS, SPSS, Stata, R);

Knowledge of Computer-based learning management systems (i.e. Canvas);

High-level written and verbal communication skills; and,

Demonstrated competency in the field, collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in Health Policy, Health Management, Health Economics, Public Health Law;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Teaching, research and publication experience;
Online teaching experience highly desirable;

Experience in curriculum development; and,

Desire to teach in a dynamic and growing Public Health Program.

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University: Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs 10 days prior to the event at (850) 599-3076.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887, it began classes with fifteen students and two instructors. Today, FAMU, as it has become affectionately known, is the premiere school among historically black colleges and universities. Prominently located on the highest hill in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University remains the only historically black university in the eleven member State University System of Florida.