The University of Chicago

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The University of Chicago's Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty in Health Services Research. Appointments will be made at ranks commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions contingent on budgetary approval.

The positions require a rigorous program of independent research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and teaching of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students and fellows. All areas will be considered, but particular areas of interest include 1) the economics of health reform and insurance and 2) comparative effectiveness and outcomes research. Applicants with interest in health IT, methodological issues in the use of biomedical data, or health disparities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor requires a research doctoral degree in economics, health services research, or a related discipline; demonstrated potential to establish an independent research program; and research experience in health or health care. Candidates who anticipate the award of a research doctoral degree before possible appointment at the University of Chicago are encouraged to apply, but an appointment cannot be finalized and employment begin until the degree has been conferred. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor requires a research doctoral degree in economics, health services research, or a related discipline; an established independent research program; and research publications in health or health care. Candidates with an MD (or equivalent) with significant research experience in Health Services Research will also be considered.

To be considered, interested candidates must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at http://tinyurl.com/q47fjg3 by uploading the following materials: 1) a full curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter that incorporates a discussion of research program and teaching experience; and 3) an exemplary writing sample or publication. Candidates applying for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor must also include the names and full contact information of three academic references in their curriculum vitae. For all candidates, one additional exemplary writing sample or publication may be uploaded, but is not required. Applications received by December 1, 2014 will receive full consideration. After that date, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

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