Johns Hopkins University

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The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) is looking to hire a health economist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in economics, health economics, or a closely related field with research interests in health care policy and/or economic evaluation. Priority areas for the search include, but are not limited to, the organization and delivery of health services; health care financing, insurance, access, and utilization; the impact of federal, state, and local health policies on health and health care; and the cost-effectiveness of clinical or health policy interventions. The ideal candidate will have a track record of externally-funded research or the strong potential to develop one. A commitment to graduate-level advising, mentoring, and teaching is required. There is an expectation that the candidate will teach in the Masters-level or PhD-level health economics or cost-effectiveness/economic evaluation sequences. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is an exciting time to join HPM, BSPH, and Johns Hopkins University (JHU). HPM is a premier, policy-centered academic department with faculty, students, and staff committed to solving the most entrenched public health challenges in the world through evidence-based policy change. Consistently ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report, HPM combines rigorous multidisciplinary research with comprehensive educational programs to prepare the next generation of leaders.

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health strives to improve the health and health equity of global communities by advancing public health education, scholarship, and practice and is firmly committed to a school that embraces scholarship, critical thinking, innovation and scientific rigor and cultivates a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students, faculty and staff. Only by uplifting these principles and promoting a culture of belonging, can we deliver on our mission of protecting health and saving lives and drive excellence in all we do.

Expected salary ranges: Dependent upon rank and experience $145,000 - $210,000. The referenced salary ranges are based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have a doctoral degree in economics, health economics, or a closely related field. Candidates are required to have their doctoral degree by the time the appointment begins.

Application Instructions
Through interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/195405, applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, and a job market paper. In addition, three reference letters are required for recent graduates, and three references are required for later career candidates. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages and should highlight 1) why you are attracted to this position, 2) how your experiences and attributes including your past record, current research, and future plans make you a competitive candidate, and 3) how you would contribute to the mission and values of BSPH. Application review will begin on November 15, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled. Cover letters should be addressed to Daniel Polsky, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee. Please direct all questions about this search to Michelle Ward, Administrative Specialist, Office of the Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management at mward39@jhu.edu.