Chair, Health Economics, Systems and Policy (HESP) Job at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

SWEwclh0WVdJWG1wSFF5RnVDcXZ6ODBhNWc9PQ==
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in Dallas, Texas invites applications for the Chair, Health Economics, Systems and Policy (HESP) department. Within this new school, the Department is poised to play a critical role in developing, evaluating, and implementing programs that can impact health, particularly among traditionally underserved populations. Its innovative educational programs include both master’s and doctoral level opportunities. This work is guided by faculty with expertise in health economics, epidemiology, health administration, health services research, implementation science, law, library and information science, medical decision making, public health policy, sociology, and social psychology. The work of this department informs how health policies and organizations impact the health and healthcare of the public.

The OSPH aspires to create a community built on the values of excellence, equity, collaboration, and understanding that seeks to transform health in North Texas and beyond for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. This 21st-century school of public health is cemented in its core research strengths and is reinforced through integral collaboration with area institutions, health systems, and community organizations aligned with our mission, vision, values and goals. This is accomplished through close collaborations with departments and centers across UT Southwestern and other allied health systems including: UTSW Hospital and Clinics, Parkland Health (one of the busiest public healthcare systems in the US), North Texas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (2nd largest VA in the US), Texas Health Resources (healthcare system with 29 hospitals and 395 points of care), Children’s Health (7th largest pediatric hospital in the US), and Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern (296-bed state mental health hospital opening in 2025). The OSPH also works alongside community agencies such as numerous local social service agencies, non-profit community groups, and Dallas County Department of Public Health. UT Southwestern is a research-intensive university with over 3,000 full-time faculty members who garner more than $719 million in annual grant funded research. The University is home to 24 members of the National Academy of Medicine, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences and 6 Nobel laureates.

About the Role: The department chair will be an innovative leader committed to advancing the multidisciplinary and impactful research and education mission of the department in alignment with the OSPH and in collaboration with faculty from across UT Southwestern, affiliated health systems, and the larger community. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and advancing the public health program, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting excellence in public health research.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., DrPH, M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent) in a field relevant to health economics, health policy, health systems or health services research with experience and achievements appropriate for appointment as full professor in the School. Significant experience in academic or healthcare leadership, program development, education, and scholarship is expected. Additionally, a strong history of competitive research funding (e.g., NIH, CDC, AHRQ, PCORI, NSF, VA, DOD, etc.) is critical for this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Lucid Hearing Holding Company, LLC

Engager/ Patient Care Coordinator Job at Lucid Hearing Holding Company, LLC

 ...by locating people who need hearing help Directing members to our hearing aid center inside the store Interacting with patients to set them up for hearing tests and hearing aid purchases Secure a minimum of 4 immediate or scheduled full hearing tests daily... 

HarmonyCares

Telephonic RN Nurse Care Manager-Remote in Houston, TX Job at HarmonyCares

 ...coordinated health care in the home. This includes HarmonyCares, HarmonyCares Medical Group, HarmonyCares Home Health and HarmonyCares Hospice. Our Mission To bring personalized, quality-based healthcare to the home of patients who have difficult accessing care.... 

Reifenstein Dialysis

Dialysis Registered Nurse Job at Reifenstein Dialysis

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our adult/geriatric ESRD patient population at our clinic...

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

Interventional Radiologist Job at The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

 ...California and an over 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care. TPMG is recruiting for Full-time and Per Diem Radiologists to join our Santa Rosa, CA team. Radiology - Full-time annual salary range is $524,207 to $540,420 plus additional potential... 

Harnham

Senior Machine Learning Engineer Job at Harnham

 ...Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AdTech REMOTE $220,000 - $240,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits THE OPPORTUNITY...  ...WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Advanced Degree : MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related STEM fields. Extensive...