The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health invites nominations and applications for the open rank, tenure track, faculty position in Health Policy and Management. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving 18,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

On January 14, 2004, the Board of Regents established the first School of Public Health in the University System of Georgia and named it the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health. The establishment of the School was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu. In order to position the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the School was transitioned to the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) effective January 1, 2006. Our mission is to invest the necessary resources to build an outstanding College of Public Health that will be recognized nationally for teaching, research, and service. Justification for selection of a College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University is directly related to the potential impact this institution will have among rural and underserved residents of the state.

The JPHCOPH is continuing our sustained recruitment effort. We are seeking academics with strong teaching, research, and service credentials, individuals to help build a College that can be accredited by CEPH. Currently, the JPHCOPH offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degrees, with 5 emphasis areas in Biostatistics, Community Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Health Policy & Management and the Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.). In addition, 3 Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) degrees in Community Health Education and Behavior, Biostatistics, and Public Health Leadership were implemented in Fall 2007.

Position Description. The successful applicant will teach graduate-level courses to students in the M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management and the Dr.P.H. in Public Health Leadership programs; be actively involved in extramurally funded, multidisciplinary research; and provide service/outreach to the public health community. The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic and research advisement to students, promote and sustain transdiciplinary research, hold active leadership positions in professional associations, serve on committees and participate in official activities at the college and university levels. The position is a 9-month tenure track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Dr.P.H., Sc.D.) in Public Health Leadership, Health Policy and Management or other related field by August 1, 2010.
• Commitment to teaching, research, and service that is consistent with the College’s vision and mission.
• Proven record of, or demonstrated potential for, securing extramural research funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with students and faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to service within the University, the profession and community.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the College and University.
• Minimum of 4 years university teaching experience is required for the rank of associate professor.
• Minimum of 5 years university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor.
• For rank above Assistant Professor, a record of substantive publications and external funding is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to research and service for elimination of health disparities, particularly with rural and underserved populations.
• Demonstrated record of securing extramurally funded research.
• Interest in working in diverse academic and professional communities.
• Graduate public health training from a CEPH accredited school or program.

Screening of applications begins October 19, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Russ Toal, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor and Search Chair, Health Policy and Management, Search # 56680, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8015, Statesboro GA 30460-8015.
Electronic mail: rtoal@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-2291.

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Screening of applications begins October 19, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Russ Toal, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor and Search Chair, Health Policy and Management, Search # 56680, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8015, Statesboro GA 30460-8015.
Electronic mail: rtoal@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-2291.

The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health invites nominations and applications for the open rank, tenure track, faculty position in Health Policy and Management. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving 18,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

On January 14, 2004, the Board of Regents established the first School of Public Health in the University System of Georgia and named it the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health. The establishment of the School was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu. In order to position the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the School was transitioned to the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) effective January 1, 2006. Our mission is to invest the necessary resources to build an outstanding College of Public Health that will be recognized nationally for teaching, research, and service. Justification for selection of a College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University is directly related to the potential impact this institution will have among rural and underserved residents of the state.