Classification Title: Research Associate Professor
College/Division: College of Social Work
Department: COSW Institute for Families in Society
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
Advertised Job Summary:
The Institute for Families in Society (IFS), College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) is seeking a Director of Research & Evaluation to join its Integrated Health and Policy Research (IHPR) Unit. This Unit is an interdisciplinary team of researchers, biostatisticians, data scientists, GIS and data visualization specialists who conduct research and policy analysis to support health care and delivery system reform, as well as health services, evaluation, and health policy initiatives specializing in Medicaid and health equity. This unit is funded through external research dollars and has been continuously funded since 1997. The primary appointment will be to support and grow the Institute's Medicaid project portfolio, which currently includes a large body of work for the SC Department of Health and Human Services. We seek candidates with expertise in public policy/health policy analysis, health services research, health economics, risk management and insurance, including evaluation of health programs, with an emphasis on Medicaid quality, managed care policy, behavioral health, and Medicaid managed long-term services and supports and other Medicaid waivers. This position is eligible for Research Faculty rank of Research Associate Professor
The UofSC is one of the Southeast's major public research institutions. Would you be interested in joining an award-winning urban research university? At UofSC, we emphasize work-life balance. With excellent benefits, competitive pay, and an exciting location, UofSC could be the place for you. Located in Columbia, SC, UofSC is only 2 to 3 hours from the coast or the Blue Ridge mountains. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their research activity. UofSC has received the top ranking by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution with
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.