Overview
The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching in the Division of Health Systems Management and Policy with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. This position presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant academic community committed to advancing public health and health systems research, education, and community engagement. A successful candidate is expected to take a lead role in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, student advising, enhancing existing educational programs, continuing with their research program, and collaborating within the school, university, and with external partners.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in healthcare planning and policy, leadership and organizational change in healthcare, health services management, human resources administration, and/or health information systems.
· Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the HSMP Division and the SPH;
· Desirable areas of research interest include but not limited to health policy, quality improvement, health informatics, and outcomes research;
· Serve on committees to further develop, support, and enhance the HSMP Division and the School of Public Health; and
· Provide support to the Division and SPH by providing leadership in a service and/or administrative roles.
Application: To submit your application (cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and list of three references) for this position, please go to https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/44869. Formal screening for this position will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dale Sanders at D.Sanders@memphis.edu.
About The University of Memphis
The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
The CEPH accredited School of Public Health (https://www.memphis.edu/sph/contact/index.php) offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Urban Health, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics. The SPH also offers a Master of Health Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and in Social and Behavioral Health.
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive Public Institution (http://www.memphis.edu/). The University has 12 colleges and schools, enrolling approximately 22,000 students, including 4,300 in graduate degree programs. Prospects for collaborative and interdisciplinary research exist with various University research centers, including the FedEx Institute of Technology, the W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research, the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Collaborative agreements allow for cross-institutional work with Shelby County Health Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, as well as partnerships with Baptist Memorial Healthcare System, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System, West Cancer Center, and other community health clinics and systems.
