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Health Analytics & Decision Support Position at Virginia Commonwealth University

  • 1.  Health Analytics & Decision Support Position at Virginia Commonwealth University

    Posted 12-13-2016 16:11
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    Dear HAS Members,
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    Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

    Department of Health Administration

    Virginia Commonwealth University

     

    The Department of Health Administration, School of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, is searching for a colleague to lead and collaborate in funded research and scholarship, teach in its graduate programs, and contribute to service activities in the Department and the profession.  We invite applications for full-time (12 month), tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. 

     

    We seek a candidate with expertise in the areas of analytics and decision support for operations management (Position F54360).  Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in analytics and decision support, industrial engineering, management science/operations research, statistics, management information systems, or a related field with emphasis on health care applications.  The ability to teach graduate level courses in analytics and decision support for operations management and their health care applications is required.  Applicants may have leadership opportunities in the Department. 

     

    Junior candidates should have an established research agenda and clear potential as successful scholars and externally funded researchers.   Senior candidates will be required to have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of external funding to complement and expand expertise in the department.  Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Interprofessional, multidisciplinary, relevant field, or active professional service experience is preferred. Questions should be directed to Dr. Jan Clement at jclement@vcu.edu.

    As a member of the Department of Health Administration (Ranked #3 in U.S. News & World Report), you will become an essential part of a nationally renowned faculty with a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence as well as meaningful professional service.  VCU  offers a unique, dynamic, and inclusive community of more than 4,000 full and part-time scholars guided by the VCU's strategic Quest for Distinction to teach, innovate, collaborate and conduct research that impacts lives and health-in our community and around the world.  VCU's campuses are located in the heart of a diverse and cosmopolitan city that was recently described by the New York Times as a city with "distinctive urban charm and vibrancy." Our location in Virginia's capital enriches the educational experience, while also providing a diverse and thriving urban environment to call home. For more information, please visit http://provost.vcu.edu/faculty-affairs/prospective-faculty/working-at-vcu/

    Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Please submit a CV, cover letter, and the names of three references with your online application at www.vcujobs.com.  Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. 

    Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

     

     

     

     





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    Best regards,
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    Yasar A. Ozcan, Ph.D.
    Charles P. Cardwell, Jr. Professor 
    Vice Chair and Director of MSHA Program
    Editor-in-Chief, Health Care Management Science
    Department of Health Administration
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    P.O. Box 980203
    1008 East Clay Street
    Richmond, VA 23298-0203 USA
    Phone: 804-828-5224
    Fax: 804-828-1894
    E-mail: ozcan@vcu.edu
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