Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management

Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

The Department of Health Policy & Management (HPM) at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health invites applications for a non-tenured faculty position in healthcare management.
The Director will lead ongoing efforts to raise the visibility of the Executive and MHA Program within the healthcare and public health professional community, interact with local, state and national healthcare organizations, and attend national conferences and local events that promote the Program (ACHE, AUPHA, ASPPH, APHA, HLNY).
S/he will lead HPM's management programs, including the full-time MHA, part-time MHA and Executive management program. Responsibilities include program management, including budget, marking and communications, recruiting and admissions, curriculum development and advising. Further, s/he will manage CAHME and CEPH accreditation as required for management students, including regular competency tracking and assessment and annual reports or surveys. The Director will also coordinate strategic projects as related to HPM's management programs. This position will have broad decision-making purview and engage with senior leadership across the Mailman School and Columbia University.
Candidates appointed at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank will have a commitment (and ideally, established experience) to teach management and organizational behavior, strategy, finance, qualitative methods or hospital management.
Responsibilities
Program Management: 40%
Marketing, Recruiting & Admissions: 10%
Advising: 10%
Accreditation: 5%
Curriculum Development: 5%
Special Projects: 10%
Teaching: 20%
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in academia, healthcare administration, and program management, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Supervision Received and/or Exercised
In the Director's capacity as a faculty member, they will report to the Department Chair. In the Director's capacity as an administrator, this position will report to the Managing Director of Academics & Innovation. This position supervises a manager of academic programs.
Responsibilities for Budget/Assets
Responsible for managing multiple program budgets, which vary in amount.
This position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office. Further, it requires flexibility to work different schedules, including some evenings or weekends during the year.
To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references.
Doctorate degree, ideally in disciplines related to management, policy, medicine, health administration, or public health (PhD, EdD, DrPH, ScD, MD, JD)
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in academia, healthcare administration, or related field.
Demonstrated leadership experience in program management, curriculum development, strategic planning, and evaluation
Strong understanding of trends, issues, and best practices in healthcare administration and executive education and desire to participation in related professional associations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and leadership
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocationColumbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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