Assistant Professor- Part Time, Health Management, Economics, and Policy, School of Public Health

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The School of Public Health at Augusta University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (.75 FTE), Non-Tenure Track faculty position in the Department of Health Management, Economics, and Policy. This part-time appointment is anticipated to run from November 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the School's teaching, research, and service missions, with a focus on artificial intelligence applications in public health.

Develop and teach a graduate level course (special topics) on AI for Public Health.

Collaborate with School of Public Health faculty to develop and submit at least three grant proposals.

Prepare and submit at least one manuscript for publication.

Participate in one or more funded research projects as opportunities arise.

Serve on department and School committees.

Earned doctorate in Public Health or a related field.

Expertise in quantitative methods. Interest and/or expertise in Artificial Intelligence. Assistant Professor
- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Experience in teaching.

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. Amount of time worked is based on work commitment.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is between 0.75 and 0.99 FTE. The FTE will be determined at the time of hire after discussions during the interview process with the successful candidate. Although this position is fully benefits eligible and can select from the robust University System of Georgia (USG) benefits package, this position is not considered full-time.

Only positions at 1.0 FTE are considered full-time.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

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The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments:
Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects.

Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and…