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Research Assistant Professor
Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and School of Policy, Planning and Development
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and the School of Policy, Planning and Development are seeking applicants for the position of non-tenure track research professor to conduct research in health economics and policy.
Position Description
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and the School of Policy, Planning and Development are seeking a research scholar to increase our funded research activities in health economics, with a particular emphasis on the economics of hospital markets. Funding for this position will come primarily from contracts and grants; partial research support will be provided by core funds from the Schaeffer Center. The candidate will have an appointment as a Research Assistant Professor within the School of Policy, Planning and Development (USC Price).
USC Price is seeking to expand its funded research in health policy and economics. Funded research in these areas will contribute to the scholarly reputation of the School as well as inform the health care reform debate. The Schaeffer Center is seeking to leverage its resources and increase its capacity in studying hospital markets and health care efficiency.
Qualifications
Prospective candidates should have a record of funded research and scholarship in the areas of health policy and economics with a focus on the industrial organization of health care. The successful candidate would have demonstrated leadership capabilities in major grant solicitation and a track record of publishing in peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate would also have at least 3 years of experience working in his/her field.
The School of Policy, Planning and Development
The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to educate leaders and produce knowledge that improves problem solving on the most critical issues facing society. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the betterment of communities here and abroad. To that end, USC Price provides interdisciplinary solutions for the challenging and complex issues of governance, public policy, planning, management, and development. In addition, the school offers industry-oriented programs with a significant public-private interface in health policy and management and real estate development. USC Price offers professional master’s degrees, executive master’s degrees, doctoral programs, and an undergraduate degree.
USC is one of the nation’s premiere research universities, and USC Price is a major contributor to the university’s reputation. USC Price supports an array of thematic research centers with $24 million in active sponsored research, ranking third overall in funded research at USC on a per faculty basis. Much of the school’s research is conducted through its centers, institutes, and research groups. Among them are the Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public Enterprise, the Center for Economic Development, the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, the Lusk Center for Real Estate, the Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy, the Metropolitan Transportation Center (METRANS), and the Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE), the country’s first Homeland Security Center of Excellence.
For additional information, see our website: www.usc.edu/schools/sppd.
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics
The Schaeffer Center was created in 2009 through a generous donation from health care industry leader Leonard D. Schaeffer with the collaboration of the USC School of Pharmacy and the Price School of Public Policy. The aim of the center is to raise awareness and produce groundbreaking research in the areas of health economics, health policy and pharmaceutical economics.
Compensation and Benefits:
The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The university also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:
USC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity in its workplace.
Where to Apply:
For consideration, an application begins with a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. The committee may then request letters of reference and a writing sample. Materials may be submitted electronically (sppdhr@usc.edu) or mailed to:
Ms. Kattie Johnson
Director of Academic Affairs
Price School of Public Policy
Lewis Hall 312
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
Consideration of applications and nominations will continue until the position is filled.