Tenure Track Position - Healthcare Policy and Management

Tenure Track Position - Healthcare Policy and Management

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in Healthcare Policy and Management, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

In an initiative to expand its teaching and research program on healthcare policy and management within its Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program, the Department of Kinesiology and Public Health invites applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals with a commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in healthcare policy and management. The selected individual will primarily teach upper-division core courses in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program, including Public Health Policy and Advocacy, Healthcare Systems, and Comparative Health Systems, and at least one course in Social Determinants of Health, Global Health, or Drugs in Society.

Preferred areas of research include but are not limited to health policy analysis and evaluation, healthcare management and quality assurance, behavioral economics, healthcare financing, health services, patient quality and safety, health systems improvement, health informatics, global international health systems, or other closely related healthcare and policy research.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.

• If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.
• If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.

Bailey College is committed to maintaining the excellence of the University and to offering our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will be mindful to promote student success. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals in their approach to teaching, research, and service.

Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning and participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Services or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well‑being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

• Experience working with undergraduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching public health at the university level. University teaching experience using face to face, hybrid and online delivery and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Expertise in research or creative scholarly activities in an area…