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The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health (BSPH) invites applications for the newly created teaching professor
Track (not tenure eligible), at the level of assistant teaching professor. HPM is seeking a faculty member to fill a full-time educator/leadership position in the leadership and management curriculum portfolio (doctorate and master’s programs). The successful candidate will join a robust and thriving department with over full-time 90 faculty.
This position will support the academic mission of the BSPH and the HPM department in leadership and management. The successful candidate will be capable of supporting a reasonable teaching load (~4, 8-week courses per academic year) and academic and thesis advising. The faculty will participate in other academic pursuits in support of the Master of Health Administration program, the online Master of Applied Science programs, and the Health Leadership and Management concentration of the Master of Public Health and the HPM tracks of the School’s Doctor of Public Health program. The successful candidate will be capable of drawing on their expertise in the theory of leadership and management and helping individuals develop hands-on leadership. In addition to teaching, this position is also expected to contribute to scholarship in teaching/education, defined as the discovery, integration, or application of new knowledge to promote learning.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated accomplishments in both the practice of, and teaching of management and leadership in health or U.S. health care delivery sectors. The candidate should have at least 3-5 years of experience in healthcare administration and/or consulting. Applicants with experience building, expanding, and leading education programs are also encouraged to apply.
The specific courses that the faculty will teach will be based on their background and expertise and needs of the department. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: management and leadership applied to health policy, U.S. health care delivery sector performance management and improvement, strategy, organizational behavior, organizational development, population health management, health equity, and leading in dynamic environments. The candidate must be committed to teaching that emphasizes not only pedagogy but also andragogy approaches for adult learners. Courses may be taught in person or online; thus, a successful candidate should be open to teaching in various modalities. Candidates should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent level of education or relevant experience.
This is an exciting time to join HPM and BSPH. HPM is one of the Bloomberg School’s ten departments and one of the largest departments of HPM in the country. The Department is dedicated to advancing local, state national, and federal health policy and management scholarship and practice to make a difference. BSPH was ranked #1 in HPM by peers in the 2023 and 2024 U.S. News & World Report. HPM is chaired by Dr. Keshia Pollack Porter – a leading health equity scholar who was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2023. As chair, she is advancing a bold vision regarding scholarship, education, practice, and impact. Under her leadership, the Department has bolstered its commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity (IDARE) in scholarship, education, practice, and the department’s culture.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although applications received by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, September 16th will be prioritized. The start date for this position is flexible.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current CV, and the names of three references to http://apply.interfolio.com/151079, which is the University’s secure online search platform.
The BSPH strives to improve the health and health equity of global communities by advancing public health education, scholarship, and practice and is firmly committed to a school that embraces scholarship, critical thinking, innovation and scientific rigor and cultivates a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students, faculty and staff. Only by uplifting these principles and promoting a culture of belonging can we deliver on our goal of protecting health and saving lives and drive excellence in all we do. As such, the letter of interest should summarize why they are attracted to this position, what attributes and experiences make them a competitive candidate, and how their past record, current actions, and future plans will contribute to the mission and values of the BSPH as stated here. The letter of interest should be addressed to Dr. Jill Marsteller, chair of the search committee. Please direct any questions about this position to Dr. Marsteller at jmarste2@jhu.edu.
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits, and activities based on demonstrated ability, performance, and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
