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Teaching, Fixed-Term Faculty Position in Health Policy and Management

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people – irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources – have access to high-quality health care services.

Position Summary
The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM), at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for one full-time, fixed term faculty position in health policy and management. Rank: Assistant or Associate professor based on qualifications and experience. This will be a full-time 12-month teaching faculty appointment. More information about faculty appointment service periods can be found at https://academicpersonnel.unc.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-appointments/faculty-appointment-service-periods/ And, information on UNC benefits can be found here: https://hr.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/222/2024/12/2025-UNC-System-Benefits-Summary-and-Rate-Sheets.pdf

We are seeking an enthusiastic participant in the HPM department community who can teach a range of health policy and management courses in undergraduate or graduate programs, including any of the following areas:

• US Healthcare System and Policy
• Healthcare Strategy
• Policy Practice (advocacy, design, and implementation)
• Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Quality Improvement
• Information Management
• Human Resources
• Masters Degree culminating experiences (MHA Capstone, MPH Integrative Learning Experience (ILE[R)

Individuals with professional experience or interest in behavioral health, rural health, long term care, workforce development, and health equity are particularly encouraged to apply.

Teaching assignments are flexible and may potentially include courses not listed based on an area of expertise that complements or expands offerings in the department. This position may also include an administrative program director role depending on experience and interest.

Brief course descriptions can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/. A typical teaching load for a fixed term faculty member is 15 credits (5 classes) at 80% FTE or 18 credit hours (6 classes) at 100% FTE per year. We are seeking a faculty member who is interested in teaching in both residential and online executive formats. In addition to teaching, the selected faculty member is expected to advise and mentor students, review products that students are required to complete (e.g. deliverables for practicums and Capstone projects, DrPH dissertations) and contribute service to the department, University and community.

Although some teaching may be evening online courses, this position requires in-person teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and in-person availability for student mentoring. Qualified individuals with a disability which impacts their ability to perform an essential job function may request accommodation(s) through the University Compliance Office.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A master’s or doctoral degree in health policy and management, business, economics, public health, public policy, public administration, government, social work, nursing, medicine, industrial and operations engineering, or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in health policy and/or management in health care systems, provider organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profit organizations, government, community, or other health-related settings.
• Experience teaching or demonstrated potential to teach the courses/content areas listed above in university and/or work settings to students and/or professionals with varying levels of academic preparation and experience. Teaching experience may include, but is not limited to, formal classroom teaching experience; serving as a teaching assistant; preparing and delivering training sessions, workshops, presentations at professional meetings, and/or guest lectures in the classroom; coaching and mentoring professionals; and/or educating the public.
• Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning.
• Experience and interest in teaching in both residential and online formats.
• Experience and interest in advising and mentoring students or professionals.
• Experience overseeing projects, practicums and Capstone projects in college and university settings or similar organizations.
• Experience employing strategies to ensure access to resources and promote student success in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state.

Special Instructions
Candidate Instructions/ To Apply:
Please include:

1. A cover letter describing your interest in the position, and how you meet the qualifications for the position. If you do not have university teaching experience, please discuss in your cover letter how your education/career to date positions you to successfully transition into a teaching role.
2. Your complete curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.
4. A 2 – 3-page teaching philosophy statement.

Review of applications is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026. For priority consideration submit application by July 1.

Screening interviews will begin in August; in-person visits will begin in October.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/316090

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.