Carnegie Mellon University:

Heinz College Location Pittsburgh, PA Open Date Jul 21, 2026 Deadline Jul 28, 2026 at 11:59

PM Eastern Time Description Adjunct Instructor:

Health Economics The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an adjunct instructor for Health Economics for students in the Master of Science in Health Care Analytics and Information Technology (MSHCAIT) program. We invite professionals with deep experience and demonstrated leadership in the field to apply. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the methods of health economics and demonstrate how these methods can be applied to analyze issues in health policy and management. This course will teach the student to use economic analysis to understand critical issues in health care and health policy. On successful completion of this course students should be able to: Identify the flow of resources in the U.S. health care system, how purchasers pay for their services, and how providers obtain their revenues. Understand the value of health and health care. Evaluate how health care resources should be allocated. Describe the structure of the health insurance industry, explain the incentives facing insurers, understand the strategies they use to compete Understand the demand for medical care, and what role providers play in shaping this demand. Explain how competition works in health care. The course is a required core course. The instructor should assume that the students have some reasonable proficiency with statistics, graphs, and basic algebra, and have experience in health economics or related field. Recent experience in teaching health economics at the university level preferred. The course is a full-semester (i.e. 14 weeks) during the fall semester. Course times are Monday and Wednesday (two 80-minute class sessions per week), starting at 11:00 AM. The course design should at minimum include relevant readings (textbook, research papers, news articles, etc.), in-class discussions, and appropriate evaluations of mastery of concepts for grading purposes (homework, quizzes/exams, etc.). Given the focus of Heinz College graduate programs, utilization of data, strategic thinking, and application of leadership skills are highly encouraged to be integrated into the course. About Heinz College The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized schools: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. The unique colocation of these two schools sets Heinz College apart to tackle society's most complex problems by teaching our students a firm understanding of policy, technology and analytical foundations, and the management skills to deploy solutions for maximum impact - the intersection of people, policy, and technology to approach complex societal problems. For more information, please visit www.heinz.cmu.edu . Qualifications Advanced degree in Economics or related field, preferred health econ teaching experience Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.