Details
Posted: 06-Dec-21
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Doctorate
Categories:
Academic / Faculty
Academic / Research
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Associate or Full Professor - Health Policy and Administration - Aging
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), School of Public Health
The Division of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) in the School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level as the lead position in a Chancellor-sponsored cluster hire initiative entitled "Health Promotion for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Older Adults."
The successful candidate should have a PhD in Public Health or a related area (e.g., health policy, public policy, economics, psychology, gerontology, sociology, social work) and an outstanding research background in health promotion/policy or health services research for older adults with an emphasis on minority or disadvantaged populations. A strong record of publications and extramural funding, along with a history of building and leading collaborative multidisciplinary research teams is expected commensurate with stage of career. In addition to holding a faculty appointment in HPA, this position offers a leadership opportunity in the Center for Research on Health and Aging as well as a leadership position in the Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899.
For fullest consideration please apply by January 24, 2022. To apply please provide a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references at jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=156698&job=associate-or-full-professor-health-policy-and-administration. For questions regarding the position contact search committee chair Dr. Jamie Chriqui at jchriqui@uic.edu or Dr. Susan Hughes, CRHA Director, at shughes@uic.edu.
