Description
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin (“LBJ School”) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health Policy to begin in Fall of academic year 2027-28 (with an August 2027 start date). One of the nation’s top programs in public affairs, the LBJ School is seeking to strengthen its faculty in health policy design, implementation, and evaluation.
The LBJ School comprises more than 50 faculty members and approximately 350 graduate students, and a new undergraduate degree that will eventually serve another 500 students. It offers multi-disciplinary curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts of Public Affairs, Master of Public Affairs, Master of Global Policy Studies, Master of National Security, and Ph.D. in Public Policy.
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: healthcare systems, healthcare policy reforms, health services research, and the effects of policy on health (e.g. policies affecting the socioeconomic or environmental determinants of health).
They will also teach courses related to public policy. The appointee’s research will have direct relevance to public policy. The appointee will conduct and publish scholarly research and seek grant opportunities in support of their research and/or teaching activities. The appointee will participate in faculty governance in the LBJ School.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics/Data Science, Sociology, Public Health or a related field with an emphasis in health policy is required. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by the time of employment. Candidates who are already Assistant Professors will be considered as well. Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if unavailable), three letters of reference, and one article-length writing sample via Interfolio. Questions about the position can be directed to Abigail Aiken at araa2@utexas.edu. Questions about the application process can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at slafevers@austin.utexas.edu.
The search committee will begin considering applications November 8th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled, but applications submitted before November 8th will receive priority.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
