Posting Number: F00376P

Job Summary:

The East Tennessee State University College of Public Health is recruiting a health economist for a full time 12-month, research faculty member position within its Center for Rural Health Research. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and collaborating on research projects, programs and/or policy analyses in support of the Center's mission and goals.

Job Category: Faculty

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in health economics or related field with experience in health economics, eligible for appointment in one of the five departments in the college (Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Community and Behavioral Health, Environmental Health, Health Services Management & Policy, and Health Sciences). Candidates with a Master's degree in a relevant field with exceptional experience in Rural Health Research may be considered.

• Training and/or experience in research design/methods, program planning and evaluation, and/or policy analysis.

• Experience with statistical analysis and scientific writing.