UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Faculty Position in
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH / HEALTH POLICY
The Department of Health Management & Policy (HMP) at the University of Michigan is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant or advanced assistant level—with expertise in the fields of health services research and health policy. Individuals who have or will complete degrees in health services research or health policy, or related fields with a focus on health services such as healthcare management, health services organizations, health services quality and implementation, and related areas are encouraged to apply. With a start date of August 2027, the candidate must have completed a PhD by September 1, 2027.
We seek researchers with strong scholarly credentials and a record or promise of external research funding. The faculty member will be expected to teach in our leading master and doctorate programs, and in the School of Public Health’s undergraduate program.
About HMP
The Department of Health Management & Policy has a longstanding reputation for its contributions to the design and improvement of health care and public health systems and has been ranked one of the top programs in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for over 20 years. This new faculty member will also be expected to actively contribute to our various educational programs, including the Health Services Organization and Policy PhD program, and professional master degree programs in public health, health services administration, and the health informatics program offered jointly by the School of Public Health, the School of Information and the School of Medicine.
The Department and the School of Public Health (SPH) supports LAUNCH committees (following guidance from ADVANCE) for each new faculty member which entails a committee including 2 senior members of the department (one in a field related to the faculty member) and two members from outside the department (at least one with field expertise) who meet every other month during the first year of the faculty member’s appointment. The goal of the LAUNCH committee is to discuss all aspects of a new faculty member’s transition: research, teaching, service responsibilities, work/life integration, family transitions/adjustment to Ann Arbor, and challenges or questions in any area the faculty member wants to discuss.
How to Apply
All applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that addresses (or includes as separate statements) research agenda, evidence and interest of teaching excellence if available, and 1 example of your research (e.g., a publication or draft article). We will ask for references and letters of recommendation at later stages of the process. All application materials must be submitted electronically via: apply.interfolio.com/196787
Please direct inquiries about this position to the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Shawna Smith at shawnana@umich.edu and Dr. Richard Hirth at rhirth@umich.edu.
Consideration of applications will occur on a rolling basis. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis, for a start date of August 2027. We expect to conduct first round interviews (virtually) in December 2026.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
