Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Health Policy

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Health Policy to advance health policy and disparities research. The role spans University Tenure Line or University Medical Line with a focus on population health and equity.

The selected candidate will build an independent program, contribute to teaching, and collaborate across disciplines within the health policy and broader Stanford community.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with substantial research background in health policy.
• Focus on health policy with emphasis on disparities in health and healthcare.
• Ability to develop an independent research program and contribute to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program in health policy and health services research.
• Participate in School of Medicine teaching and training programs in health policy.
• Contribute to policy-relevant research on disparities and health outcomes.

Skills

Health policy research

Disparities research

Teaching

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Health Policy

Stanford University School of Medicine

The Department of Health Policy at Stanford University seeks an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the University Tenure Line or University Medical Line. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in health policy/health services research with a special emphasis on health and healthcare disparities.

• The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The Department of Health Policy (DHP) is a multidisciplinary group with broad research and education programs in health policy, both domestic and global (https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/). DHP is closely affiliated with Stanford’s Center for Health Policy (CHP) in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and works with multiple departments and Schools throughout the university.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or an M.D. with substantial research background and/or training in research. Training and expertise should be in health policy with a focus on improving population health from a variety of disciplines (e.g., health services research, decision sciences, health economics, data science). We are particularly interested in individuals whose portfolio includes understanding and addressing disparities in health and healthcare. Specific areas of emphasis may include, but are not limited to, understanding policy level drivers of disparities in health outcomes, understanding systematic differences in the diffusion or impact of healthcare technology, evaluating policies to improve access to care, understanding the impact of the economics and organization of care on healthcare access, quality and safety for subgroups at high risk for adverse outcomes, and informing the design of programs and policies to reduce disparities in care and outcomes. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program and to participate in the School of Medicine’s training and teaching programs in health policy.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Health Policy, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Applications will be reviewed beginning in November 2026 and should be received no later than January 6, 2027 to receive full consideration.

For questions, please contact [e-mail]. Please note that Stanford University will be closed for winter break from December 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027 and staff will be unavailable to respond to inquiries during this period. Responses will resume on the morning of January 4, 2027. Applicants are encouraged to submit questions before the closure or promptly after the university reopens.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $254,000 - $292,000
• Associate Professor: $340,000 - $359,000
• Professor: $418,000 - $445,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.