The Department of Health Policy & Management (HPM) of Columbia University's, Mailman School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in healthcare management at the level of assistant professor or higher, beginning 07/01/2025. 

The Department of Health Policy and Management seeks scholars who conduct research related to healthcare management. Individuals with doctoral degrees from any relevant field (including healthcare management, psychology, economics, sociology, management, strategy, health services research, and others) are encouraged to apply. 

Assistant professor

Candidates appointed at the Assistant Professor rank will have a strong research portfolio and a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. In particular, we seek individuals who could teach management and organizational behavior, strategy, qualitative methods, and/or quantitative methods at the Masters level.   

Associate Professor or Professor

Candidates appointed at the Associate or Professor rank will be asked to lead in both research and educational endeavors within the department.  They will have an established research portfolio, a demonstrated capacity to secure substantial external funding, and the ability to teach management and organizational behavior, strategy, qualitative methods and/or quantitative methods.   

Successful candidates will be joining one of the first health policy and management programs in the country.  Founded in 1945, HPM has a long history of participation in research, teaching, and service designed to produce more effective, efficient, and equitable health systems, 

the mission of HPM's Management Program is to conduct research that generates actionable insights and to create an inclusive educational environment for students with a range of professional and academic experience from across the globe.

Successful applicants will demonstrate an understanding of this mission.

HPM?s multidisciplinary faculty blend research and education on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and the administrative functioning of health systems and organizations. We train master?s level students in health policy and health administration to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and policy makers. As a department and faculty, we maintain close ties with Columbia's Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and School of International and Public Affairs, as well as with many New York area healthcare delivery and research institutions. 

HPM?s multidisciplinary faculty blend research and education on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and the administrative functioning of health systems and organizations. We train master?s level students in health policy and health administration to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and policy makers. As a department and faculty, we maintain close ties with Columbia's Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and School of International and Public Affairs, as well as with many New York area healthcare delivery and research institutions.

Doctoral Degree

Hiring Salary Range - $120,000 - $260,000

Assistant Professor - $120,000 - $150,000

Associate Professor - $140,000 - $190,000

Professor - $180,000 - $260,000

To apply, please submit:  

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your research and/or teaching demonstrates a commitment to the Management Program's mission
• Current curriculum vitae
• A research statement that makes clear how your work advances the discipline of healthcare management
• A teaching statement
• Contact information for three recommenders

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 a variety of 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.

About Columbia University

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