Health Policy and Management - 461001

02/06/2023

04/07/2023

No

Permanent Faculty

Open Rank, Teaching, Fixed-Term faculty

Fixed Term Faculty

FAC0004413

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent on qualifications

07/01/2023

The Department of Health Policy and Management’s mission is to improve health for all by creating and translating knowledge into policy and practice and educating current and future health leaders, managers, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Executive and Residential Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), executive Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. HPM also offers a Health Policy concentration as part of school-wide MPH degree (https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-degrees-and-certificates/). Student enrollment in our residential and executive programs includes about 90 undergraduate students and 300 graduate and doctoral students. We have approximately 40 full-time faculty and over 100 joint and adjunct faculty. Our full-time faculty members are experts in decision science, economics, finance, implementation science, management, medical geography, policy, public health, outcomes research and systems science. Our adjunct faculty have wide-ranging practice and real-world experience, with a passion for teaching.

HPM is committed to supporting the success and development of faculty. New faculty will go through a structured on-boarding program that covers requirements for teaching HPM courses. In addition, the Department has a strong and supportive mentoring program. There are formal structures and processes to provide junior faculty with guidance and support to help them become excellent and innovative teachers. The successful applicant will have a mentoring team for regular and ad hoc advice and guidance about teaching and service in HPM, as well as progress towards promotion at UNC. In addition, the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence provides resources and support for teaching faculty, such as individual consultations, Course Design Institutes, and grant programs to support course design and instructional innovation (https://cfe.unc.edu/).

At the Gillings School of Global Public Health, we are committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community with policies supporting that goal. Inclusive excellence is central to our teaching, research, practice, and service. For more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit the following website: https://sph.unc.edu/resource-pages/inclusive-excellence/.
The Department is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the hiring process. An independent search advocate will be involved throughout the hiring committee proceedings to ensure the search is centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates identified for interviews will be provided with criteria for promotion, and information about potentially relevant University and School centers, programs, and resources.

The Department of Health Policy and Management, at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for one full-time, open-rank fixed term faculty position in health care finance. Rank will be consistent with qualifications and experience. This will be a 12-month faculty appointment. More information about faculty appointment service periods can be found at https://academicpersonnel.unc.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-appointments/faculty-appointment-service-periods/.

We are seeking a faculty member who can teach at least three (3) of the following undergraduate and graduate-level courses in healthcare accounting and financial management:

HPM 340 Foundations of Healthcare Financial Management (3 credits)

HPM 740 Healthcare Financial Accounting (2 credits)

HPM 741 Management Accounting for Healthcare Administrators (3 credits)

HPM 742 Healthcare Finance (3 credits)

HPM 745 Financial Management and Analysis for Public and Nonprofit Entities (3 credits)

HPM 746 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Organizations (4 credits)

HPM 747 Healthcare Finance (3 credits)

HPM 958 Financial Leadership (3 credits)

Brief course descriptions can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/. A typical teaching load for a fixed term faculty member is 15 credit hours per year. We are seeking a faculty member who is interested in teaching in both residential and online formats. In addition to teaching, the selected faculty member is expected to advise and mentor students, review products that students are required to complete (e.g. deliverables for practicums and Capstone projects) and contribute service to the department.

Although some teaching may be online, this position requires in-person teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and in-person availability for student mentoring.

A master’s or doctoral degree in health policy and management, business, accounting, economics, finance, public health, public policy, law (i.e., Juris Doctorate), public administration, government, social work, nursing, medicine, or a related field.

Experience teaching the courses/content areas listed above in university and/or work settings to students and/or professionals with varying levels of academic preparation and experience. Teaching experience may include, but is not limited to, formal classroom teaching experience; serving as a teaching assistant; preparing and delivering training sessions, workshops, presentations at professional meetings, and/or guest lectures in the classroom; coaching and mentoring professionals; and/or educating the public.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility.

Experience in health policy and/or management in health care systems, provider organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profit organizations, government, and related work settings.

Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning.

Experience and interest in teaching in both residential and online formats.

Experience and interest in advising and mentoring students or professionals.

Experience overseeing practicums and Capstone projects in diverse organizations.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

When applying, please include the following in the applicant document section:
1. A cover letter describing your interest in the position, how you meet the qualifications for the position, and any barriers you have faced that have prevented you from meeting any of the qualifications for the position. If you do not have university teaching experience, please discuss in your cover letter how your education/career to date positions you to successfully transition into a teaching role.
2. Your complete curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.
4. A 2 – 3-page teaching philosophy statement.
5. A 2 – 3-page statement describing your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including information about your understanding of these issues, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired as a Gillings faculty member (for additional information go to https://sph.unc.edu/resource-pages/inclusive-excellence/). Inclusive Excellence is a core value at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all.

Review of applications will begin in February 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 28, 2023 will be given priority. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.