Department:

Public Health | Health Services Management and Policy

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract.   Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities.  These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Public Health is searching for a clinical/teaching/practice faculty member (non-tenure track), at the rank of assistant or associate professor, to join its Division of Health Services Management and Policy (HSMP). We are seeking a candidate to launch our Executive Master of Health Administration (MHA) program and contribute to the development of other executive education and workforce certificate programs. The candidate will also teach graduate-level health services management and policy courses which may include organizational management, strategy, operations management, data analytics, information technology, finance, health care organizations, and/or other related topics.

This is a 12-month appointment, beginning in August 2025. The faculty member will be responsible annually for academic program leadership and teaching. In addition, this individual will participate in advising graduate students, serve on college and/or university committees, and broadly engage in activities, e.g., scholarship or service, to advance the health care management and policy field.  

Performance Objectives

• Academic program leadership, including the executive MHA Program and/or other executive and workforce education initiatives, e.g. certificate and non-credit programs. 
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success, growth, and impact of academic programs and curricula
• High quality, innovative contributions to the teaching mission of the College
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and practice

Education and Experience Requirements:

This appointment may be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. Rank and salary will be determined by the candidate’s academic credentials and experience.

Required:

• An earned doctorate in a field related to health care management and policy and/or public health by the start of employment
• Positive track record of university teaching or the potential to develop in this area based on prior work experience
• Demonstrated academic program and/or practice-based leadership
• Strong interest in teaching and mentoring students

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through January 3, 2025. To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday https://osujoblinks.com/eu40

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to five documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process). Be aware that you will not be able to go back to your application after it has been submitted.

Application materials must include the following: 

• Cover letter:  letter to the search committee that includes a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum Vita (CV): detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching and mentoring experience, service, and any research experience, funding, and publications
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring: approaches, experience, and philosophy regarding teaching, learning, and mentoring (1-2 pages)

Finalists will also be asked to provide three letters of recommendations.

The Division

The Division of Health Services Management and Policy’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is ranked 8th nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of health care management programs.  The HSMP Division also leads the College’s Master of Public Health Program for Experienced Professionals (MPH-PEP), a distanced-based program which emphasizes population health leadership and management, and a PhD program. Our multidisciplinary faculty is known for their excellence in teaching, their significant research accomplishments, and their service to the health services management and policy field.  The Division’s academic programs are enhanced by a strong collaborative relationship with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) and other health systems across Ohio.  Additionally, the Health Services Management and Policy Alumni Society (HSMPAS) and its 1,200 alumni living around the country, are frequent collaborators and a rich resource for enhancing the quality of our academic programs and teaching. 

The College

The College of Public Health is Ohio’s first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State’s College of Public Health graduate program 29th of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors. Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University. 

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF Advance institution and member of the Ohio/ Western Pennsylvania/ West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law. 

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.