Tenure Track Position - Healthcare Policy and Management

Tenure Track Position - Healthcare Policy and Management

Job No: 552612
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Central California:
San Luis Obispo
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Health Sciences, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
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. The Department 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. Salary ranges:
Assistant Professor: $97,788 - $107,628;
Associate Professor: $112,500 - $118,524.

Provide instruction in upper-division core courses in the Public Health degree program and contribute to undergraduate teaching and research in healthcare policy and management. The successful 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. The Department seeks candidates who promote student success and align with University goals in teaching, research, and service.

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Services or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• 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, including face-to-face, hybrid and online delivery.
• Expertise in research or creative scholarly activities in an area compatible with or broadening the department's research activities.
• Track record of external funding support for research and creative scholarly activities.
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) is required after a conditional offer of employment. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Current employees offered on-campus positions may also be subject to background checks where required by law or university policy. Cal…