The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. The USUHS serves the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation, and uniquely relates these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness.

The Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics (PMB), Division of Health Services Administration, at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Professor (tenure eligible track). The Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, one of the nation's largest, is comprised of six divisions, two medical residency programs, more than 65 full-time faculty members, and over 200 additional adjunct faculty members engaged in a wide variety of research projects relevant to public health. PMB has recently established a Master's degree program in Healthcare Administration and Policy.

Duties: The incumbent will serve as Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics (PMB), Division of Health Services Administration and will be responsible for teaching, research, patient care, organizational leadership, and major administrative assignments. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other Department faculty members and participate in the planning and development of curriculum to integrate student knowledge of the principles of domestic and global health services administration, policy, and research. The incumbent will participate in the development and teaching of specific courses of study which provide practical experience in learning fundamentals of health policy, health administration, preventive medicine, and public health.

Qualifications Requirements: The incumbent must possess a minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree with specialization in health policy, health services research, health administration, economics (health focus) , public policy (health focus), or public administration (health focus). Additionally, experience in analysis and an evaluation related field, with substantial knowledge and experience in health services administration and policy, education, and research are required. Individuals should have extensive experience in graduate and/or medical school teaching, research, and development, expertise and experience as reflected by a significant number of scientific publications in critically reviewed scientific journals as appropriate to his/her research, and possess active membership in scholarly societies. If an MD, the clinical role of this position must be supported by a license to practice medicine and certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties.. Experience with curriculum development, review, and evaluation is desirable. Exceptionally strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, are essential.The successful candidate must be academically qualified for a faculty appointment at the Professor level in accordance with USUHS academic policies.

U. S. citizenship is required.

If a clinician, a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing will be a requirement of this position. Failure to meet the requirement will result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal from the position.

The position sensitivity level is designated as non-critical sensitive and does not require a secret clearance. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the non-critical sensitivity level. Nominees for this position shall be required to successfully complete an Access National Agency Check (ANACI). Failure to meet the requirement will result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal from the position.

Instruction to Candidates: Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

USUHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity.

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