Tenure Track Faculty Position in Health Economics

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

Salary : $145,000 - $210,000 dependent upon rank and
experience

Johns Hopkins University: Bloomberg School of Public Health:
Department of Health Policy and Management

Description

The
Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health (BSPH) is looking to hire a health
economist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in economics, health economics, or a
closely related field with research interests in health care policy
and/or economic evaluation. Priority areas for the search include,
but are not limited to, the organization and delivery of health
services; health care financing, insurance, access, and
utilization; the impact of federal, state, and local health
policies on health and health care; and the cost-effectiveness of
clinical or health policy interventions. The ideal candidate will
have a track record of externally-funded research or the strong
potential to develop one. A commitment to graduate-level advising,
mentoring, and teaching is required. There is an expectation that
the candidate will teach in the Masters-level or PhD-level health
economics or cost-effectiveness/economic evaluation sequences. Rank
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is an exciting time to join HPM, BSPH, and Johns Hopkins
University (JHU). HPM is a premier, policy-centered academic
department with faculty, students, and staff committed to solving
the most entrenched public health challenges in the world through
evidence-based policy change. Consistently ranked #1 by U.S. News
& World Report, HPM combines rigorous multidisciplinary
research with comprehensive educational programs to prepare the
next generation of leaders.

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health strives to
improve the health and health equity of global communities by
advancing public health education, scholarship, and practice and is
firmly committed to a school that embraces scholarship, critical
thinking, innovation and scientific rigor and cultivates a diverse,
inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students, faculty and
staff. Only by uplifting these principles and promoting a culture
of belonging, can we deliver on our mission of protecting health
and saving lives and drive excellence in all we do.

Expected salary ranges: Dependent upon rank and experience $145,000

• $210,000. The referenced salary ranges are based on Johns Hopkins

University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual
compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location,
work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill
level.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a doctoral degree in economics,
health economics, or a closely related field. Candidates are
required to have their doctoral degree by the time the appointment
begins.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, and a job
market paper. In addition, three reference letters are required for
recent graduates, and three references are required for later
career candidates. The cover letter should be no longer than two
pages and should highlight 1) why you are attracted to this
position, 2) how your experiences and attributes including your
past record, current research, and future plans make you a
competitive candidate, and 3) how you would contribute to the
mission and values of BSPH. Application review will begin on
November 15, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled.
Cover letters should be addressed to Daniel Polsky, Ph.D., Chair of
the Search Committee. Please direct all questions about this search
to Michelle Ward, Administrative Specialist, Office of the Chair,
Department of Health Policy and Management at mward39@jhu.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum
salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins
University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all
candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary
and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include
the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work
experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training
and other factors, as reasonably determined by the
University.

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students to receive the seasonal
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Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for
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documentation from their own health care providers. Any
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