The University of Chicago

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Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty: Health Economics
The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Public Health Sciences

Position Description
The University of Chicago's Department of Public Health Sciences seeks faculty in Health Economics who will be responsible for independent research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and education of undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical students and fellows. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have a research doctoral degree or equivalent in economics, health economics, or a related discipline prior to the start of the appointment, and qualify to teach graduate-level courses in health economics. Any area of focus within health economics is acceptable.

To be considered, interested candidates must apply online through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment Job Board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/91824. Applicants must upload: 1) a full curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter that incorporates a discussion of research program and teaching experience [which can describe experience in teaching diverse students ( The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity)]; 3) an exemplary writing sample or publication; and 4) for applicants at the assistant professor level, contact information of three academic references. Review of applications will commence November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

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