Harvard University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Systems
Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Systems
Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Systems School School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Department/Area Global Health and Population Position Description The Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Systems. We seek an innovative scholar to make significant contributions to our health systems research agenda in a diverse, multidisciplinary department with a long history of excellence in education and research. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and productivity.
Candidates will be expected to participate in and advance the department’s vibrant health systems research and education agenda. We welcome a wide range of research areas and methodological approaches. Examples of research that would be welcome include, but are not limited to those that address fundamental questions about the optimal mix of government and the market in financing and organizing health systems and how this affects equity and efficiency; how digital technologies affect health care delivery and the potential impact on access, cost, and quality; and how to transform the acute care-based, fragmented delivery systems that prevail in many countries into population-based, integrated delivery systems that prioritize primary care. A successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the School’s health systems education program, including teaching and advising both doctoral and master-level students with diverse backgrounds. A successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in executive training such as the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program , the Harvard China Health Partnership and other executive training with global reach.
The Department of Global Health and Population ( GHP ) seeks to improve global health through education, research, and service from a population-based perspective. The 21st century has arrived with a complex set of demographic patterns, disease burdens, and health policies. These create challenges that affect all societies, rich and poor, developed and developing. The Department’s approach to these problems combines the analysis of population and health using quantitative and qualitative methods, the study of policies that affect health, and a concern with the politics and ethics of health and development. Situated within a vibrant, globally engaged school of public health, the work of the Department of Global Health and Population can be seen across these critical research areas: Health Care Systems and Policy Health Equity and Human Rights Design & Financing Infectious and Chronic Diseases Decision Science Program Evaluation Nutrition and Global Health Social and Economic Development Women’s Health and Children’s Health
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research, and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at Harvard T.H. Chan. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Doctoral-level degree
in a social science discipline, such as economics, political science/political economy, or organizational theory/behavior with demonstrated research interest and focus on health policy/systems; or doctoral level degrees in health policy, or health systems with advanced academic training in a related social science discipline Additional Qualifications
Evidence of a high level of scientific scholarship
in health policy and health systems with strong social science foundations Demonstrated ability
to approach health systems research from a macro perspective, examining the inter-relationships and interactions among different components of health systems Proven experience
in health policy and health systems researchwith noted quantitative analysis or mixed-method skills Experience
engaging with government and policymakers Significant evidence
of a high level of competency in oral communication and a demonstrated interest in teaching Deep commitment to diversity
and inclusion in all dimensions of public health Special Instructions
Four references will be requested of candidates at the assistant professor rank, and six references will be requested of candidates at the associate professor rank. Candidates of the assistant professor rank should provide two publications, while associate professor candidates should provide 5 publications. Contact Information For questions regarding the position, please contact: Search Committee Chair wyip@hsph.harvard.edu
For questions regarding the search process, please contact: Alison Rohr Assistant Director of Administration Contact Email Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Minimum Number of References Required Minimum Number of References Required 4 Maximum Number of References Allowed Maximum Number of References Allowed 6 Keywords Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this position?
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Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Systems School School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department/Area Department/Area Global Health and Population Position Description The Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Systems. We seek an innovative scholar to make significant contributions to our health systems research agenda in a diverse, multidisciplinary department with a long history of excellence in education and research. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and productivity.
Candidates will be expected to participate in and advance the department’s vibrant health systems research and education agenda. We welcome a wide range of research areas and methodological approaches. Examples of research that would be welcome include, but are not limited to those that address fundamental questions about the optimal mix of government and the market in financing and organizing health systems and how this affects equity and efficiency; how digital technologies affect health care delivery and the potential impact on access, cost, and quality; and how to transform the acute care-based, fragmented delivery systems that prevail in many countries into population-based, integrated delivery systems that prioritize primary care. A successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the School’s health systems education program, including teaching and advising both doctoral and master-level students with diverse backgrounds. A successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in executive training such as the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program , the Harvard China Health Partnership and other executive training with global reach.
The Department of Global Health and Population ( GHP ) seeks to improve global health through education, research, and service from a population-based perspective. The 21st century has arrived with a complex set of demographic patterns, disease burdens, and health policies. These create challenges that affect all societies, rich and poor, developed and developing. The Department’s approach to these problems combines the analysis of population and health using quantitative and qualitative methods, the study of policies that affect health, and a concern with the politics and ethics of health and development. Situated within a vibrant, globally engaged school of public health, the work of the Department of Global Health and Population can be seen across these critical research areas: Health Care Systems and Policy Health Equity and Human Rights Design & Financing Infectious and Chronic Diseases Decision Science Program Evaluation Nutrition and Global Health Social and Economic Development Women’s Health and Children’s Health
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research, and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at Harvard T.H. Chan. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Doctoral-level degree
in a social science discipline, such as economics, political science/political economy, or organizational theory/behavior with demonstrated research interest and focus on health policy/systems; or doctoral level degrees in health policy, or health systems with advanced academic training in a related social science discipline Additional Qualifications
Evidence of a high level of scientific scholarship
in health policy and health systems with strong social science foundations Demonstrated ability
to approach health systems research from a macro perspective, examining the inter-relationships and interactions among different components of health systems Proven experience
in health policy and health systems researchwith noted quantitative analysis or mixed-method skills Experience
engaging with government and policymakers Significant evidence
of a high level of competency in oral communication and a demonstrated interest in teaching Deep commitment to diversity
and inclusion in all dimensions of public health Special Instructions
Four references will be requested of candidates at the assistant professor rank, and six references will be requested of candidates at the associate professor rank. Candidates of the assistant professor rank should provide two publications, while associate professor candidates should provide 5 publications. Contact Information For questions regarding the position, please contact: Search Committee Chair wyip@hsph.harvard.edu
For questions regarding the search process, please contact: Alison Rohr Assistant Director of Administration Contact Email Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. Minimum Number of References Required Minimum Number of References Required 4 Maximum Number of References Allowed Maximum Number of References Allowed 6 Keywords Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this position?
Academic Careers online Bay State Banner Chronicle of Higher Education Harvard Department Website Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) HigherEdJobs Inside Higher Ed Nomination Letter Professional Conference Professional Organization or Listserv Referred by a colleague
#J-18808-Ljbffr