Position Announcement:
Faculty in Quantitative Methods,
Department of Health Systems Management, Rush University
Chicago, Illinois
The Department of Health Systems Management at Rush University is seeking outstanding candidates for a new departmental faculty position with an emphasis on quantitative methods in healthcare management. This position is a key part of the future strategic direction of the HSM department and it's Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Value.
The HSM department operates under a unique practitioner-teacher model, providing an unparalleled level of integration between our educational programs and the healthcare management practitioner community. Our flagship education program, the Master of Science in Health Systems Management (MS-HSM), is nationally ranked in the top ten among CAHME accredited programs.
The faculty member will be responsible for leading graduate-level courses in statistics and managerial epidemiology, and will also participate actively in MS-HSM master's projects as part of the teaching team. They will also work collaboratively with other HSM and Rush faculty to build the portfolio of innovative sponsored research projects as part of the Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Value.
Ideal candidates for this position will understand and appreciate the role of practitioners in graduate professional education, show evidence of teaching effectiveness in quantitative methods courses, and have experience working collaboratively on sponsored research projects, particularly involving large, multi-source data sets. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate in a field relevant to the teaching focus, a track record of external funding support, practice-relevant research publications, experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively within and across disciplines, and demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching. Faculty with research interests compatible with the current research programs and the practitioner-teacher model are a plus.
The HSM department offers many unique benefits to its faculty. Foremost among these is the level of integration the department enjoys with the world-class Rush University Medical Center, and the participation of its executives as collaborators in education and research. This structure affords faculty and students unparalleled opportunities to conduct relevant, highly practical applied research, and to see the results of their research benefit patient care and community health as part of a learning healthcare system. Additional benefits include a highly collegial faculty, the cultural and educational environment of a world-class city, and close proximity to many key professional associations and healthcare organizations headquartered in Chicago, a number of whom have ongoing working relationships with the department.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest containing a description of qualifications vis-à-vis the above description, along with a curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate's abilities and fit for this position via e-mail to James Gahlon at james_gahlon@rush.edu. Questions about this position should be directed to Tricia Johnson, PhD, Associate Chair of Education and Research at: 312-942-7107 or tricia_j_johnson@rush.edu, or Andrew Garman, PsyD, Associate Chair of External Relations and Business Development, at: 312-942-7892 or andy_n_garman@rush.edu. Review of applicants will begin on March 20 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent on pending budgetary approval.
Rush is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.