Health Policy (Assistant Professor)

Health Policy (Assistant Professor)

College/School/Unit: LBJ School of Public Affairs

Department:

Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of
Texas at Austin ("LBJ School") invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health Policy to begin in Fall
of academic year 2027-28 (with an August 2027 start date). One of
the nation's top programs in public affairs, the LBJ School is
seeking to strengthen its faculty in health policy design,
implementation, and evaluation.

The LBJ School comprises more than 50 faculty members and
approximately 350 graduate students, and a new undergraduate degree
that will eventually serve another 500 students. It offers
multi-disciplinary curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor of
Arts of Public Affairs, Master of Public Affairs, Master of Global
Policy Studies, Master of National Security, and Ph.D. in Public
Policy.

The ideal candidate will possess proven experience and expertise in
one or more of the following areas: healthcare systems,
healthcare policy reforms, health services research, and the
effects of policy on health (e.g. policies affecting the
socioeconomic or environmental determinants of
health).

They will also teach courses related to public policy. The
appointee's research will have direct relevance to public policy.
The appointee will conduct and publish scholarly research and seek
grant opportunities in support of their research and/or teaching
activities. The appointee will participate in faculty governance in
the LBJ School.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science,
Statistics/Data Science, Sociology, Public Health or a related
field with an emphasis in health policy is required. ABD candidates
will be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by the
time of employment. Candidates who are already Assistant Professors
will be considered as well. Experience in college teaching and
evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, statement
of teaching, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if
unavailable), three letters of reference, and one article-length
writing sample via Interfolio. Questions about the position can be
directed to Abigail Aiken at araa2@utexas.edu. Questions about the
application process can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at
slafevers@austin.utexas.edu

The search committee will begin considering applications
November 8th, 2026. The position will remain open
until filled, but applications submitted before November 8th will
receive priority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/189940

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