Health Policy (Assistant Professor)

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health Policy to begin in Fall 2027-28. The appointee will contribute to teaching and research in healthcare systems, policy reforms, and the effects of policy on health, with scholarly work informing public policy.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field by August 2027, demonstrated teaching ability, and a record or potential for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics/Data Science, Sociology, Public Health or a related field with an emphasis in health policy.
• ABD candidates may be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by employment start date.
• Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to public policy.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research on health policy.
• Seek grant opportunities to support research and/or teaching activities.
• Participate in faculty governance at the LBJ School.

Skills

Healthcare systems

Healthcare policy reforms

Health services research

Policy impact on health

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics/Data Science, Sociology, Public Health or related field (health policy emphasis)

Job description

Health Policy (Assistant Professor)

College/School/Unit: LBJ School of Public Affairs

Department:

Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University ofTexas at Austin ("LBJ School") invites applications for atenure-track Assistant Professor of Health Policy to begin in Fallof academic year 2027-28 (with an August 2027 start date). One ofthe nation's top programs in public affairs, the LBJ School isseeking to strengthen its faculty in health policy design,implementation, and evaluation.

The LBJ School comprises more than 50 faculty members andapproximately 350 graduate students, and a new undergraduate degreethat will eventually serve another 500 students. It offersmulti-disciplinary curricula leading to the degrees of Bachelor ofArts of Public Affairs, Master of Public Affairs, Master of GlobalPolicy Studies, Master of National Security, and Ph.D. in PublicPolicy.

The ideal candidate will possess proven experience and expertise inone or more of the following areas: healthcare systems,healthcare policy reforms, health services research, and theeffects of policy on health (e.g. policies affecting thesocioeconomic or environmental determinants ofhealth).

They will also teach courses related to public policy. Theappointee's research will have direct relevance to public policy.The appointee will conduct and publish scholarly research and seekgrant opportunities in support of their research and/or teachingactivities. The appointee will participate in faculty governance inthe LBJ School.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science,Statistics/Data Science, Sociology, Public Health or a relatedfield with an emphasis in health policy is required. ABD candidateswill be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by thetime of employment. Candidates who are already Assistant Professorswill be considered as well. Experience in college teaching andevidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred.

The search committee will begin considering applications November 8th, 2026. The position will remain openuntil filled, but applications submitted before November 8th willreceive priority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.