Health Economist

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 140 Department COPH Health Services & Res Admin 50005432 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Public Health FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule M-F Flexible Requisition Category Faculty Requisition Title Health Economist Job Title/Academic Rank Assistant or Associate Professor Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL Salary Range Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job/EEO Category Faculty Job Requisition Begin Date 04/10/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health (COPH) is seeking applications for a practice-based Health Economist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. This is a 12-month practice track appointment. The successful candidate will hold a joint position, spending 70% of their time with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NE DHHS) Division of Public Health, and 30% as faculty in the Department of Health Services Research and Administration. As part of the NE DHHS team, the candidate will lead and support health economic evaluations, including return on investment (ROI) analyses, cost-effectiveness studies, and economic modeling for the Rural Health Transformation Program and other public health initiatives. The candidate will also manage teams, implement priorities established through the joint Academic Health Department agreement, and provide strategic guidance for resource allocation and policy decisions. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a position that combines research, teaching, and public health practice with a strong focus on health economics and applied policy analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or DrPH in Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in economic evaluation methods and public health practice (local/state health departments, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills in cost-effectiveness analysis, ROI modeling, and health policy impact assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and public health settings.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Experience with rural health systems, Medicaid policy, and value-based care models.
• Proficiency in statistical and economic modeling software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).
• Prior involvement in grant writing and funded research projects.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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EXPOSURES

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Addtional

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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• • Do you have a PhD degree in the field identified in this posting?

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