Call for Applications: Faculty Position in Public Policy (Health Disparities)

Duke University
Assistant Professor of Public Policy

The Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University seeks applicants with research and teaching interests dealing with racial/ethnic and socioeconomic health disparities and their policy implications. Scholarly interests may include social, economic or political factors that give rise to population health disparities as well as disparities in health care outcomes.

Quality teaching is expected, particularly at the undergraduate level. In addition to offering policy-oriented courses in one's specialty area, candidates should be prepared to teach at least one course central to the public policy curriculum.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in health policy, economics, political science, epidemiology, sociology, or related fields. Secondary appointments are possible in other departments and the Global Health Institute. Applications received by December 1, 2008 will be guaranteed full consideration.

All candidates should send a letter of application, a CV, and a writing sample to:

Professor Sherman A. James
Search Committee Chair
Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-90245

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