Department: College of Public Health
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly: Yes
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Department of Health Administration and Policy (HAP) is seeking an outstanding faculty member to develop academic research and teach in areas related to health policy and public health or health systems management. Areas of expertise may include applied biostatistics, demography, political science, medical sociology, quality improvement and patient safety, health communication, health system design or related areas. Candidates with prior teaching and established extramurally-funded research are preferred.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Department of Health Administration and Policy - 9 Month Tenure Track Faculty at ; complete and submit the online application; and include 1) a cover letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 4) list of three references with full contact information; and 5) a diversity statement summarizing the extent to which you have worked with any individuals from marginalized groups in a teaching, mentorship, or advisory capacity, and how you helped them identify and overcome barriers to success.
Posting Open Date: November 2, 2023
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 16, 2023
Open Until Filled?: Yes
About the Department of Health Administration and Policy:
The Department of Health Administration and Policy has educated students and conducted research in health systems management, health policy and health informatics since 2010. Today, graduate programs in these areas seek to prepare new leaders to apply management and evidence-based decision making to improve public health and the quality of health care. The distinctive approach to all HAP degree programs is rigorous, innovative, accessible and hands-on. Learn more at
About the College of Public Health:
The College of Public Health is Virginia's first and only college of public Health. The interdisciplinary College is located in Peterson Family Health Science Hall, which has 165,000 square feet of offices, conference rooms, classrooms, and wet and dry labs. The College has accredited degree programs in Global and Community Health, Health Administration and Policy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Nursing, and Social Work, including CEPH accredited bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The College's research infrastructure includes DSHI (Discovery Science and Health Informatics Center with a Machine Learning Lab). The College operates a Population Health Center that supports primary and behavioral health care, research, and training. The College has an active research portfolio of approximately $9 million. Learn more at
George Mason University is the nation's youngest R-1 university and has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. Mason's commitment and initiative for Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) provide support for an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is valued and supported, and all have a sense of belonging.