Assistant Professor - Job Opening 234703

How to Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Interested candidates must complete an online application (https://www.augusta.edu/jobs/external) and upload a single PDF file containing the following.

1. Cover letter including a statement of interest and research agenda
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Writing sample (first author manuscript or working paper)
4. List of 3 professional references 

For additional more information, please contact Dr. Vahé Heboyan.

Job Information

The Division of Health Economics and Modeling serves as a resource for the Augusta University community and beyond. The HEM division was created in response to the growing need among medical professionals, health care researchers, and students for support in health economic evaluations and health care modeling. The HEM division is composed of faculty members with experience in health economics, advanced mathematical modeling of disease, and health policy. By combining the research, administrative and education expertise of a diverse group of members, the MCG HEM division represents a truly multidisciplinary team.

The Department of Population Health Sciences in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was established in 2017 to strengthen the public medical school’s impact on the health of Georgia. The broader mission of the department is to understand, preserve and improve the health human populations through research, training, and community engagement, especially focusing on the health of Georgians. It will enable scientists and educators to pursue and share a more comprehensive perspective on who are getting sick, what they have and why, and which targeted interventions and treatments are most effective for them.

Job Summary

Augusta University, home of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), invites applications for the position of an Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Economics and Modeling (HEM) of the MCG Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS). To develop an independent research agenda in the areas of health economics, health policy, and/or health outcomes research, and contribute to and lead departmental academic programs. Research and scholarship responsibilities include establishing an innovative and independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding from government agencies, private foundations, and industry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the graduate curriculum of the Department and contribute to the Department's mission through service.

The ideal candidate will be expected to develop an independent research agenda in the areas of health economics, health policy, and/or health outcomes research, and contribute to and lead departmental academic programs. Research and scholarship responsibilities include establishing an innovative and independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding from government agencies, private foundations, and industry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the graduate curriculum of the Department and contribute to the Department’s mission through service.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Economics or related discipline such as Health Economics, Applied Economics, Health Outcomes/Services Research, or Public Policy, from an accredited college or university.

Shift/Salary

Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.