Research Assistant Professor; Center Business of Health

Department:

Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch - 330100

02/24/2026

03/10/2026

No

Permanent Faculty

Research Assistant Professor (Center for the Business of Health)

Fixed Term Faculty

FAC
0005829

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

07/01/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts, and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation, and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant, and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers, and special rates on select campus events. UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life, and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan‑Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top‑ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students.

At Kenan‑Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students.

We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Founded in 2018, the Center for the Business of Health (CBOH) focuses on its mission of bringing together expertise from the UNC community to generate knowledge, prepare business leaders, and catalyze important collaborations around the business of health. The center’s vision is to be the leading academic destination and trusted voice at the intersection of business and health as well as to use our interdisciplinary community resources to improve health and well‑being in the state of North Carolina and beyond.

Our interdisciplinary approach and diverse partnerships enable the CBOH to make significant impacts within higher education, the healthcare industry, and ultimately in the lives of individuals and communities.

The Research Assistant Professor will advance the CBOH’s research and thought leadership activities and support efforts to translate business of health research into actionable business and policy recommendations for broader societal impact. This includes producing business, healthcare, and related research publications and products important to the CBOH’s external reputation.

This is a research‑intensive, interdisciplinary academic role focused on catalyzing new knowledge, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and developing actionable insights for academic and industry audiences. The position has the following core responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address complex challenges in healthcare business, practice, and policy
• Lead the design and execution of scholarly research projects that advance knowledge and inform evidence‑based solutions
• Publish peer‑reviewed articles, white papers, case…