Tenure-Track Open Rank

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

The Institute of Health Administration ( IHA) ( https://robinson.gsu.edu/academic- departments/health-administration/) is one of the oldest health-related academic units located in a business school. The Robinson College of Business has been preparing students for careers in the various fields of health for almost 50 years. The IHA currently offers a double degree MBA/ MHA Program that is CAHME-accredited, a Master of Science in Health Administration ( MSHA), is a member of the Associated of University Programs in Health Administration ( AUPHA) and the Business School Alliance for Health Management ( BAHM) and has many notable alumni. New Master of Science in Analytics ( MSA)/ MSHA dual graduate program, undergraduate Healthcare Management Concentration, and undergraduate Healthcare Management Minor will be in place AY 2027. GSU has a growing health focus in health administration, health policy, public health, nursing, gerontology, neuroscience, and more. Tenured faculty often collaborate with faculty throughout RCB and GSU.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for one tenurable senior Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor appointment effective for Fall 2026 in the Institute of Health Administration ( IHA) at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business ( RCB). Tenured faculty in this rank typically do 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Salary is competitive. The successful candidate will teach, conduct independent and collaborative scientific research, and contribute to service activities.

The capability to publish research in refereed scientific, disciplinary, and/or professional journals.

Individuals hired as an Assistant Professor hold a recently awarded PhD and show evidence of an emerging research agenda with indications of producing work acceptable to premier outlets. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness is beneficial.

Individuals hired as an Associate Professor with tenure will have demonstrated work that meets the standards for long-term employment and academic independence at Georgia State University and Robinson College of Business. The individuals will, at a minimum, be an established academic with a developed research agenda, a sustained history of impactful research, a strong teaching record, and significant service and leadership.

Candidates must have a terminal degree from an accredited business, public health, or medical school.

We would be especially interested in applicants whose work and experience is related to health economics, strategy, organization theory, management science or closely related areas.

A criminal background check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours including day, evening, online, hybrid, and weekends.

Amanda Beck
abeck@gsu.edu

Amanda Beck
abeck@gsu.edu

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

Letter of intent/cover letter
Curriculum vitae/resume

At the time your application is submitted, professional references will be requested directly from the contacts provided.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.