Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor

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At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Founded in 2018, the Center for the Business of Health ( CBOH) focuses on its mission of bringing together expertise from the UNC community to generate knowledge, prepare business leaders, and catalyze important collaborations around the business of health. The center's vision is to be the leading academic destination and trusted voice at the intersection of business and health as well as to use our interdisciplinary community resources to improve health and well-being in the state of North Carolina and beyond. Our interdisciplinary approach and diverse partnerships enable the CBOH to make significant impacts within higher education, the healthcare industry, and ultimately in the lives of individuals and communities.

The Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor will advance the center's thought leadership activities and support efforts to translate business of health research into actionable business and policy recommendations for broader societal impact. This includes producing business, healthcare, and related research publications and products important to the center's external reputation.

The Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor will spend the majority of their time on the following core responsibilities:

-Producing relevant and insightful thought leadership in the area of business of health research, steward scholarship in relevant academic fields, and collaborate with other thought leaders from the Gillings School of Public Health, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, other schools across the University, and beyond

-Ensuring ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of business of health research communications

-Presenting business of health insights to distinguished external audiences and assisting in the translation and curation of academic research for various external stakeholders

The remainder of the Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor's time will be dedicated to:

-Developing and leading the CBOH program of external and government relations with a goal of facilitating relationships that provide support for the center to achieve its strategic goals. Outreach will also include healthcare organizations, corporate partners, alumni, foundations, and industry partners who are interested in working with the center on developing programs for students interested in the CBOH and who partner with the center on research in the healthcare industry

-Forging relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable the CBOH, school, and university's impact with these efforts

-Working collaboratively and consistently with the Advancement team to identify and cultivate relationships with the purpose of increasing donor giving and overall philanthropic success of the CBOH.

The Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor may also have supervisory responsibilities.

The position requires a doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in business, health policy, or health sciences related fields. Hired candidates with a doctorate can anticipate an initial appointment of Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor, depending on credentials. Successful candidates must also have excellent technical skills in health policy analysis or related fields to be trusted as a resource for objective business of health information and the role of private-sector business in health improvement.

It is preferred that the successful candidate will possess:

-At least 5 years of related experience that includes experience in public-sector or private-sector business and familiarity with business of health convenings and/or research and its potential to impact practice and policy

-Experience engaging with large and influential audiences, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and managing people and processes. Successful candidates will possess a style that is entrepreneurial, strategic, results-oriented, and empathetic. They must also be skilled at cultivating and sustaining networks and key stakeholder relationships both inside and outside of the University and be able to work effectively in an academic environment in which collaborative decision-making occurs

-Outstanding technical, written, and verbal presentation skills with the business, policy, and academic communities

-The ability to work across and with schools and departments at the University; other organizations doing work/funding areas of CBOH research; federal, state, and local government leadership (elected officials, senior staff, and appointed officials); and private sector business senior executives

-Willingness to travel several times a year to meet with key stakeholders

Applicants may view the job posting and follow the application process to be considered at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307637.

Applicants should submit a Cover Letter; Curriculum Vitae/Resume; a Writing/Research Sample; and the names, institutions, email addresses, and telephone numbers of a minimum of two (2), and a maximum of four (4), reference letter writer(s). At the time of hire, the selected applicant should be prepared to arrange submission of two (2) signed letters of recommendation, on institutional letterhead, from individuals not affiliated with the Kenan-Flagler Business School.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.