Position Announcement:
HEALTH ECONOMIST, DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
The Ohio State University College of Public Health
The Division of Health Services Management and Policy at The Ohio State University College of Public Health seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track faculty position, with a specialization in health economics. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. At least 3 years of research and teaching experience is preferred, along with a record of peer-reviewed publications and external funding. The faculty rank for this position is open.
The Division of Health Services Management and Policy’s Master of Health Administration program is ranked in the top 12 by U.S. News & World Report. Our faculty members are known for their excellence in teaching and their significant research accomplishments in the areas of health services research, health management, and health care policy. The Division is growing dramatically as part of the College of Public Health’s 5-year strategic expansion plan. We are particularly interested in faculty who will contribute immediately to the growth of our doctoral degree programs in health services research, and health management and policy research.
The College and the University
The School of Public Health was established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine. The school separated from the College of Medicine in 2004. Over the last three years, the School of Public Health significantly increased the size of its faculty and tripled its research funding. In 2007, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees elevated the School to the College of Public Health, the first new college at Ohio State in 23 years. The College is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Ohio State's College of Public Health has been the first and only accredited school of public health in the state of Ohio. It currently offers master's degrees in professional practice as well as research and doctoral degrees. The specializations within the college include biostatistics, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, environmental health sciences, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, and an emerging emphasis on clinical investigations. The College also offers an undergraduate minor and is developing an undergraduate major. The College provides extensive service to the community through its Office of Workforce Development that includes the Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness and the collaborative Pennsylvania-Ohio Public Health Training Center. For additional details about the College of Public Health, please visit the OSU College of Public Health website at http://cph.osu.edu/.
The Ohio State University is the leading graduate and professional campus in the state, and one of the top public research universities. The Scientist magazine ranked The Ohio State University as third in their annual “Best Places to Work in Academia” article in 2006. The Ohio State University has the most comprehensive health sciences campus in the United States, which is immediately adjacent to the liberal arts and other programs, enhancing the opportunities for interaction and collaboration. Other important resources for the College include the Center for Biostatistics and the Comprehensive Cancer Center, both of which are frequent research partners.
The Community
Columbus is a vibrant urban area, the state capital and fifteenth largest city in the U.S., and the fastest growing metro area in the northeast quadrant. In addition to government and education, Columbus is home to many corporations in the fields of finance, retail, information technology, and service industries. In 2006, Columbus was ranked eighth in Money Magazine’s “Top 10 best big cities to live in.”
Application
Applications are now being accepted and will be considered until the search is concluded. Salary will be commensurate with the rank and experience of the candidate. Those interested in this position should send a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:
Professor Sandra J. Tanenbaum
Chair, Health Economist Search Committee
Division of Health Services Management and Policy
The Ohio State University College of Public Health
484 Cunz Hall, 1841 Neil Avenue
Columbus OH 43210
tanenbaum.1@osu.edu
An EEO/AA employer. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
