Research Assistant Professor (Center for the Business of Health)

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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 will advance the CBOH's research and 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 CBOH's external reputation.

This is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary academic role focused on catalyzing new knowledge, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and developing actionable insights for academic and industry audiences. The position has the following core responsibilities:

-Conduct independent and collaborative research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address complex challenges in healthcare business, practice, and policy

-Lead the design and execution of scholarly research projects that advance knowledge and inform evidence-based solutions

-Publish peer-reviewed articles, white papers, case studies, and policy briefs to advance the CBOH's national reputation for thought leadership

-Analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, and public policy impacts to inform academic and practitioner communities

-Present research findings at academic conferences, industry forums, and policy roundtables

-Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research methods, publication strategies, and project design; supervise research assistants and interns, fostering professional development and high standards in research activities

-Engage in interdisciplinary scholarly collaboration with faculty and thought leaders across UNC and external institutions

-Translate and curate academic research for diverse external stakeholders

-Serve as Principal Investigator and collaborate with research teams to develop and manage research partnerships with corporate and foundation stakeholders, aligning external interests with the CBOH's research priorities

-Maintain research excellence and rigor for externally sponsored projects; oversee evaluation of deliverables and cultivate trusted relationships with sponsors

-Contribute healthcare expertise to multidisciplinary teams preparing competitive grant proposals and support the CBOH's research mission through external funding acquisition

The remainder of the role will include responsibilities that translate research for the purposes of academic engagement:

-Integrate research expertise into curriculum development by collaborating with faculty to design and enhance academic programs, courses, and experiential learning opportunities in the business of health

-Provide intellectual leadership for academic event programming, developing scholarly content for conferences, symposiums, webinars, and workshops

-Mentor graduate students in interdisciplinary case development, guiding the annual case competition and fostering advanced analytical and research skills

-Lead dissemination of research findings and thought leadership, overseeing production of whitepapers, blogs, and insights for the CBOH website, ensuring academic rigor in collaboration with interns and external partners

This position may also have supervisory responsibilities, particularly with students and research-related staff.

The position requires a doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in business, health policy, or health sciences related fields. The successful candidate 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 as well as familiarity with business of health convenings and/or research and its potential to impact practice and policy

-Strong research methods knowledge

-Experience leading multi-disciplinary research teams and managing people and processes

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

-Knowledge or experience with clinical settings (as physician, nurse, or other health provider) is preferred

-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

-Proficiency with various data analytics tools and resources

Furthermore, the successful candidate will be detailed-oriented and be able to take a research project from obtaining funding through producing and publishing findings. They will also be able to work effectively in an academic environment in which collaborative decision-making occurs.

Applicants may view the job posting and follow the application process to be considered at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/313546.

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.

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