Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
FAY W. BOOZMAN COLLEGES OF PUBLIC HEALTH (COPH)

The UAMS COPH is seeking a Chair for the Department of Health Policy and Management. Individuals with demonstrated research expertise and strong record of publications, and who have made significant contributions to the policy and management field are encouraged to apply. A generous start-up package for the position will include resources to hire additional faculty. The department includes a diverse faculty, educational programs that lead to a Ph.D. in health services research, a doctoral and master's program in public health, and a master's program in health services administration.

As part of the state's only academic health sciences center, the CEPH accredited College enjoys close relationships with the UAMS Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Related Professions as well as the state's health department and human service agencies. Opportunities at UAMS for collaboration also exist with UAMS' centers of excellence: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging with its network of seven satellite Centers on Aging across the state, the Stephens Spine Institute, the Psychiatric Research Institute, the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, and a NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Research Center. UAMS also has a statewide presence through its eight Area Health Education Centers (AHECs), offering ready access to populations across the state. In addition, collaborative opportunities exist with the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement - a nonpartisan, independent, health policy center that serves as a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans.This center hosts the Arkansas Health Data Initiative and serves as the home of the Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas. (www.achi.net).

A more complete position description is available at the following link: HPM Job Description

Applications/nominations of women and minorities are encouraged.The University of Arkansas is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and a CV, and request three individuals to send letters of recommendation. Applications, nominations and inquiries should be directed to:Dr. Joseph W. Thompson, Ark Center for Health Improvement, 1401 West Capitol, Ste 300, Little Rock, AR 72201;
HPM-ChairSearch@uams.edu