Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Health Policy
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
The Department of Public Health Sciences at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is seeking candidates for tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to conduct research and teach graduate level coursework in health policy. The individuals will be expected to establish and maintain extramurally funded research in their area of expertise, participate as appropriate in inter-disciplinary research on campus and throughout Loyola University Chicago, and mentor students in the MPH and other graduate programs. Candidates should have a background in health policy, and preferably an advanced degree in public health (MPH, DrPH, PhD, ScD).
Loyola University Chicago is a nationally recognized urban university founded in 1870 in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. The Health Sciences Campus, located in Maywood, IL, is committed to: nursing, medical, graduate and post-graduate education; nationally and internationally-recognized research; and service to local and global communities. Currently, the Public Health Program, which is centered on the Health Sciences Campus, offers concentrations in health policy, management and epidemiology. A university-wide Institute of Public Health is being developed in the Health Sciences Division with the goal of building upon existing strengths throughout the university to establish programs that address public health needs, create unique mission-focused educational and research activities, and prepare graduates for productive careers.
The positions will be available beginning July 1, 2013; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please forward a complete application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications and/or working papers, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy (including description of courses taught or to be developed) and contact information for three references via mail or email to:
Nanci Tanney
Department of Public Health Sciences
Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus
2160 S. First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
ntanney@lumc.edu
Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. The university actively encourages applications from women, members of underrepresented groups and others who can contribute to the university’s research, teaching and service missions.
