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Assistant Professor of Health Policy Analysis

University of Alaska

Assistant Professor of Health Policy Analysis

• Job No:
527245
• Classification:Assistant Professor (F9)
• Grade:UNAC Grade 30
• Work type:Faculty Full-time
• Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
• School/Business unit:UAA Coll of Bus & Public Policy
• Location:Anchorage
• Categories: Education/Instructional

Position Summary:
Tenure-track faculty at ISER typically teach within the Public Policy and/or Economics Departments in the UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP). The College offers Master's degrees in both public policy and public administration, as well as BBA and BA degrees in economics. Economics Department faculty have interests and expertise in the areas of experimental, behavioral, environmental, natural resource, regional, public, and development economics; the Economics Department is currently rated in the top 10% of all experimental economics institutions globally. The Master of Public Policy program is a new offering that seeks to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be a policy analyst, researcher, or leader for a broad array of public, non-profit, academic, and tribal positions in Alaska and across the North.

The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in public policy- Economics/Health Policy to conduct research relevant to the ISER mission in the fields of public policy or applied microeconomics with a preference for expertise in health and/or public economics.

ISER is the social science and public policy research institute for the University of Alaska system, with a 60-year history of high-quality research and public service. ISER researchers are multidisciplinary faculty and research professionals who collaborate with communities and agencies across the state and other Arctic areas to promote data-informed decision-making. Federal, state, local, and tribal public officials, leaders of private businesses and non-governmental organizations, and the media regularly call upon ISER researchers for insight into legislative and regulatory issues impacting the people and economy of Alaska.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a highly visible research program relevant to the ISER mission, including the acquisition of external funding. The successful candidate is expected to disseminate their research through peer-reviewed journals and ISER's research publications. Further, they are expected to communicate the policy implications of their research to government officials, industry and non-profit sector representatives, the media, and the general public. The position will be a joint appointment between ISER and the UAA Department of Public Policy and Administration. ISER faculty have research-heavy workloads and typically teach up to one class per semester. Courses could include offerings in the College's MPP or MPA programs, Department of Economics, or other areas aligned with the candidate's experience and expertise. It is expected that the candidate will have a one-semester course buy-out as they develop a research agenda aligned with the ISER mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in economics, public policy, or a closely related field with an interest in applied research. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong empirical research skills, including expertise in data acquisition and management, generation and testing of hypotheses, applied statistical methods and quantitative model building, as well as the ability to design empirical investigations to evaluate public policies and programs. The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, teaching ability, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, tenure-track position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Applications will be accepted for review on Monday, December 11, 2023. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55pm, Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit:

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A cover letter addressing:

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General educational background and experience.

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Interest in, and experience conducting economic research to address economic and policy issues relevant to Alaska.

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Experience in outreach to elected officials, representatives of government agencies, the business community, non-profit organizations, and the general public.

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Any other relevant training and experience.

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Curriculum vitae.

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A writing sample demonstrating the ability to conduct rigorous empirical economic research and effectively communicate results.

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A graduate school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review but final transcripts must be provided before a final decision is made).

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Diversity Statement (for reference, the UAA Diversity Statement can be found here https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/diversity/)

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Teaching Statement (including teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available).

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Names and contact information for three professional references.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).http://www.unitedacademics.net/

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kevin Berry, Associate Professor of Economics, at mailto:kberry13@alaska.edu or 907-786-4185 or Marie Lowe, Associate Professor of Public Policy, at mailto:mlowe@alaska.edu or 907-786-6534.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a highly visible research program relevant to the ISER mission, including the acquisition of external funding. The successful candidate is expected to disseminate their research through peer-reviewed journals and ISER’s research publications. Further, they are expected to communicate the policy implications of their research to government officials, industry and non-profit sector representatives, the media, and the general public. The position will be a joint appointment between ISER and the UAA Department of Public Policy and Administration. ISER faculty have research-heavy workloads and typically teach up to one class per semester. Courses could include offerings in the College’s MPP or MPA programs, Department of Economics, or other areas aligned with the candidate’s experience and expertise. It is expected that the candidate will have a one-semester course buy-out as they develop a research agenda aligned with the ISER mission.