Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

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The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (Columbia Mailman or the School) invites applications and nominations for the Thomas Campbell Jackson and Pamela Brandt Jackson Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM). The ideal candidate is a distinguished leader with a global reputation in health systems, policy, and management, and a strong commitment to promoting equitable and effective public health through research, teaching, and practice.

Reporting to the Dean and serving on the School’s leadership team, the Chair will set a forward-looking vision for the Department, leveraging its strengths to address challenges in health policy and management. The Chair will foster faculty excellence, advance educational innovation, and prepare students to lead across health care and public health.

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly achievement, external funding, and demonstrated leadership and management experience, along with a commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and diversity.

The Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
Founded in 1922, Columbia Mailman is a top-ranked global leader in research, education, and policy. Ranked #6 nationally by U.S. News & World Report and among the top NIH-funded schools, the School addresses health challenges through innovation, equity, and collaboration.

The Department of Health Policy and Management
Established in 1945, HPM is one of the nation’s largest and most respected departments, with two dozen full-time and 80 part-time faculty and about 400 students. Its mission is to develop better, fairer, and more efficient ways to protect and preserve health by integrating policy and management expertise.

Chair of Health Policy and Management Key Responsibilities:

Set strategic direction and align resources with School priorities.

Establish measurable performance goals.

Lead research and education initiatives.

Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Support faculty recruitment, mentorship, and development.

Advance fundraising and alumni engagement.

Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications:
PhD, MD, DrPH, or JD; recognized scholarship and leadership; record of research funding; experience managing faculty and budgets; and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on factors including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.