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Tenured Faculty Position: Health Equity Scholar

Employer
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Location
California, United States
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Aug 8, 2017

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The Department of Health Policy and Management in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is seeking applicants for a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level who is a nationally recognized population health researcher recognized for his/her work on vulnerable populations, broadly defined, including focus on low income, ethnic minority, and other underserved groups.  We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in population-focused social, behavioral, and policy relevant research; social and health policy and program evaluation; community-partnered research; comparative effectiveness; and implementation and dissemination science.  Applicants must have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and demonstrated capacity to secure extramural funding for research.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have a proven track record in research and publication, and will be expected to be affiliated with and play a leadership role in one or both of the research centers affiliated with the Department engaged in research on vulnerable populations, namely, the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity and the Center for Health Policy Research.

Qualifications: Qualifications include a strong record of research, teaching, and professional service in the areas of the search focus, and an earned doctorate in a relevant field. Except in truly exceptional circumstances, previous experience in a tenure-track appointment is required. Success in securing extramurally funded research support is essential.

Salary: Faculty appointment level and salary will be determined based on the candidates’ experience and qualifications.  This position is a 9-month, tenured position, and is subject to final approval by the Chancellor.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to the Chair, Faculty Search Committee.  All applications should be submitted electronically to UCLA Academic Recruit at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF01917.

Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2017, and the Search Committee will consider applications until the position is filled.  All applications will be kept strictly confidential. 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

We value candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared
them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

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