Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Systems Management, College of Public Health

Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Systems Management, College of Public Health

Seeking to accelerate our vision to be the exemplar catalyst for innovation and advancement of the profession of public health, locally and globally, the University of South Florida College of Public Health invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Systems Management, in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management.

The University of South Florida's College of Public Health, founded in 1984, was the state's first college of public health. Now, ranked No. 26 in the nation, and ranking highest in public health degree programs offered in Florida, we continue to be home to the best and the brightest. For four decades, people have sought to further their education, research, and practice at USF's College of Public Health—home to the first accredited BSPH degree in the state of Florida and 25 graduate degree program concentrations. Learn more at https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/

The College of Public Health invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-earning Assistant Professor in the Teaching Pathway in Health Policy and Systems Management within the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management. We seek an innovative and collaborative scholar with expertise in health policy, health systems, healthcare management, or a related discipline who is committed to excellence in research, teaching, mentorship, and service.

The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s mission to advance public health through evidence-based research, interdisciplinary education, community engagement, and the development of policies and systems that improve population health and healthcare delivery. We welcome applicants whose scholarship examines health policy development and evaluation, healthcare delivery systems, health services research, health system performance, healthcare access and equity, healthcare financing, organizational leadership, or the implementation of policies and interventions to improve health outcomes.

The Department of Health Policy and Systems Management at the USF College of Public Health is dedicated to advancing the field of public health through research, education, and real-world impact. Our expert faculty brings extensive academic and practical experience in areas such as health economics, health care finance, health services research, health law, leadership, organizational behavior, marketing, systems management, health policy, and occupational safety and health. By integrating these disciplines, we prepare students to navigate complex health systems, shape effective policies, and lead organizations that improve health outcomes for communities, clinicians, and patients alike. Learn more at https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/departments/hpsm/

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

See directions below to access the USF Careers posting for position minimum and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date: Positions will remain open until filled. Review of complete applications will begin January 4, 2027.

Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.

To apply: Candidates must complete an online application and upload the documents listed below to be considered for this position. Please visit www.usf.edu and access “Work at USF” and then click on Access Careers@USF and search for Job Opening ID 44693. Documents to be uploaded with the application include a letter of application addressing the advertised minimum and preferred qualifications for the position to which applying, a CV, and a list of three references. Review of application will not begin until all required documents are uploaded into Careers. References will not be contacted without notifying applicants in advance.

According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Sheri Shakes at (813) 974-6494 or TDD (813) 974-1758 at least five working days in advance of need.