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Norman Topping Chair in Medicine and Public Policy

The University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment for the endowed Norman Topping Chair in Medicine and Public Policy. The appointment will be at the associate or full professor level.

Position Description and Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a doctorate and demonstrate excellent research and teaching potential/records. Substantive focus of particular interest includes the role and impact of public policy (via laws & regulations) on the practice of medicine and health care system performance. Candidates could be trained in law, economics, health policy, etc., as long as he/she has a strong national reputation in the nexus of policy changing practice. Our new colleague will contribute to teaching in the school’s bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree Programs in Health Management and Policy.

SPPD's Master of Health Administration program is consistently ranked among the top degree programs in the field.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Where to Apply:
For consideration, an application needs to include an introductory letter, curriculum vitae, letters of reference (up to 3), and a writing sample. Materials may be submitted electronically. The application should be sent to:

Search Committee Coordinator
School of Policy, Planning, and Development
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
sppdhr@usc.edu