Position-Center for Health Equity Transformation College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
September 23, 2019
Introduction
We are seeking Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors for tenure track, Regular Title Series, full time (12 month) positions in the newly established Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek health equity researchers with a dynamic, productive research agenda that aims to eliminate inequities in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, substance abuse, or other health conditions. The Center for Health Equity Transformation is a transdisciplinary research center focused on developing the most innovative and impactful research and training portfolio. This position is part of a university-college-wide interdisciplinary cluster hire in health equity.
The ideal candidate will have NIH-funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on rural, racial/ethnic, and other vulnerable populations; aspire to engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others. Special emphasis is placed on intervention, dissemination, and implementation scientists. All career stages are welcome. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington. Lexington, with over 250,000 residents, offers a high quality of life, affordability and a well educated population.
Position Description
Faculty members will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty members also will contribute to the research training of UK students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Center for Health Equity Transformation, including mentorship programs, workshops, and supervised research. Faculty members also are expected to engage in broader research and training initiatives across all 16 Colleges of the University of Kentucky, including Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Communication and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, etc. These initiatives include grant consultation and review; a dynamic speaker series and other enriching events; pilot project competitions; and outreach to the lay public.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or other related fields. Training and experience in intervention, dissemination, and implementation science and health equity is strongly desired. The successful candidate must have demonstrated research experience in the fields of cancer, CVD, diabetes/obesity or substance abuse.
Percentage of Time and Effort
Research/Scholarly Activities 80%
Instructional activities 10%
Professional Development 5%
Service to Department, Collect, University or Professional Organizations 5%
Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and/or Tenure
The annual performance evaluations will be guided by the criteria described in Administrative Regulations (AR-II-I.0-5). The evaluation for promotion and/or tenure will be guided by the criterion described in Administrative Regulations (AR-II-1.0-1, Page III and IV) as follows:
Assistant Professor
Appointment or promotion to the rank of assistant professor shall be made after it has been determined that the individual has capability for excellent research productivity (publications, presentation, grants) and training capacity, as attested to by colleagues, mentees, mentors and peers at the local level.
Associate Professor
Appointment or promotion to associate professor shall be made only after a candidate has met the criteria for assistant professor and has demonstrated high scholarly achievements commensurate with his/her assignment in the areas of: (1) research as demonstrated by grantsmanship, publications, presentations, and other activities; (2) training, mentoring, and other instructional activities; (3) professional, university and public service. An indication of continuous improvement and research contributions should be evident as documented by the candidate. Further, the individual should have earned external recognition for excellence in his/her scholarly activities. This recognition should be on a national level as appropriate to the field of assignment.
Professor
Appointment or promotion to full professor shall be made only after a candidate has met the criteria for associate professor and has demonstrated high scholarly achievements commensurate with his/her assignment in areas of in the areas of: (1) research as demonstrated by grantsmanship, publications, presentations, and other activities; (2) training, mentoring, and other instructional activities; (3) professional, university and public service. Such an appointment implies that, in the opinion of colleagues, the candidate’s scholarship is excellent and, in addition, s/he has earned a high level of professional recognition on a national or international level. It should be stressed further that this rank is in recognition of attainment rather than length of service.
Applications will be accepted on the UK Jobs website under requisition FE02074 and FE02075. The title is listed as “Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Behavioral Science.” http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/242764 and http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/243819.
Application review will begin October 1, 2019 and will continue until the appropriate candidates are identified.
For more information, please contact:
Nancy Schoenberg, Director, Center for Health Equity Transformation (nesch@uky.edu) or
Carrie Oser, Associate Director, Center for Health Equity Transformation (carrie.oser@uky.edu).
Dr. Sonya Neal Receives R35 MIRA
September 18, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Sonya Neal, FOCUS Cohort 7, for receiving an R35 MIRA, “The Discovery of Molecules and Mechanisms in ERAD Retrotranslocation Pathways,” from the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Elsie Ross Receives K01
September 18, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Elsie Ross, FOCUS Cohort 7, for receiving a K01, “Using Artificial Intelligence to Enable Early Identification and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease,” from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Dr. Melissa Fuster Rivera Receives K01
September 18, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Fuster Rivera, RISE Cohort 6, for receiving a K01, "APPLYING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AN INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH IN HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESTAURANTS”, from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Full Professor - Department Chair of Health Science -California State University, Long Beach
September 09, 2019
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Full Professor Position, Department Chair of Health Science
Dr. Crystal Tyson Receives K01
September 09, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Crystal Tyson, CVD Cohort 3, for receiving a K01, "Diet and Hypertension Management in Chronic Kidney Disease”, from the National Institute of Health.
Health Systems Science Open Rank Faculty - The Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
August 08, 2019
Health Systems Science Open Rank Faculty (750218)
The Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels in the Department of Health Systems Science. We are seeking faculty members interested in developing a highly diverse and innovative world-class medical school, supporting creation of an educational curriculum, research enterprise, infrastructure, and processes that emphasize equity and inclusion in all forms.
The Department of Health Systems Science has two missions: 1) To give medical students a foundation in patient safety, quality, value, social determinants of health, community and population health, and health policy that will help them become change agents in their professions; and 2) To pursue a broad health scholarship agenda that will increase health and health equity through systems innovation and redesign.
The School of Medicine is in Pasadena, California, and will provide students with the unique opportunity to be taught by an exceptional and diverse group of educators and scientists while immersed in Kaiser Permanente—one of the nation's highest-performing health care organizations—and its community partners. This unparalleled approach, plus our deep commitment to well-being and inclusion, will create a culture where physicians are better prepared to face the health challenges of the future and help the nation's diverse communities thrive.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Engage in a mix of pedagogical and scholarly activities
- Collaborate across the foundational/biomedical, clinical, and health systems science departments to integrate and reinforce concepts throughout the four-year curriculum
- Provide content expertise for specific educational and assessment materials delivered through a variety of student-centered pedagogies
- Serve as facilitators in small-group and team-based learning
- Engage in scholarly activities in both clinical and community settings, including health services and health-related social sciences research; improvement and implementation research; health-related program and policy development and evaluation; and educational scholarship
- Pedagogical and scholarly duties, expectations, and resources will be individually developed based on evolving faculty interests and skills as well as departmental priorities and needs
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience, which may include postgraduate and/or postdoctoral training
- MD, PhD, other doctoral degree, or eight (8) years equivalent experience in a related field
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated health-related scholarly experience in anthropology, design, economics, health services, law, management, medical education, psychology, public affairs, public health, sociology, statistics, or systems engineering
- Demonstrated outstanding teaching abilities and commitment to teaching
- Demonstrated strong collaboration and communication skills
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking, leadership, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated strong service in disadvantaged communities
- Demonstrated strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specific experiences in leading curriculum design and development, student and course evaluation, student assessment, and curriculum mapping with respect to competencies and milestones
- Knowledge and experience with various teaching methodologies such as problem-based learning, team-based learning, case-based learning, technology-assisted learning, and flipped classrooms
- Experience with accreditation of medical education programs
Dr. Chandra Jackson receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
August 08, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Chandra Jackson, BSM Cohort 4, on receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their careers and show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR)
July 24, 2019
THE POSITION: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR). NHLBI is a national and international leader in heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. The NCSDR Director position offers an exciting opportunity for scientific and managerial leadership in basic, translational, clinical and implementation sleep and circadian research, sleep research training, and sleep public health; the coordination across multiple specialties, agencies and public interest organizations; and communication of complex clinical issues to a broad audience.
Responsibilities will include: transferring knowledge generated from basic and clinical research to the public health activities within the DHHS, Federal agencies, and the private sector; coordinating the Federal Government’s efforts in research, health education, and research training related to sleep-disordered breathing and the fundamental function of sleep and circadian rhythms; supporting extramural research, training, education, and dissemination of health information to health care professionals and the public and other activities related to sleep, circadian biology and sleep disorders; coordinating sleep research activities with related activities of other Federal agencies, other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), and public and professional profit and nonprofit organizations; preparing a comprehensive plan for conducting and supporting research on sleep, circadian biology, and sleep disorders and working to facilitate implementation; and providing leadership and coordination over the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board for the recommendations made to the Director, NIH, the Director, NHLBI, and executive leaders within other NIH ICs, as well as other Federal agencies. The NCSDR Director must have a remarkably broad range of skills and experience and superior managerial and leadership qualifications, as well as clinical understanding of sleep and its widespread ramifications across all ages.
Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET, August 12, 2019.
Chair for the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior-The University at Buffalo
May 20, 2019
The School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) at the University at Buffalo (UB), the State University of New York, seeks a Chair for the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior (CHHB). We seek candidates with a strong record in academic leadership and research in community health, health behavior, or a related field, for a position in a dynamic department in a growing School. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm and vision for advancing the department. CHHB is committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students. Applications from individuals who will contribute to that diversity, including underrepresented groups, are encouraged.
CHHB has a reputation for excellence in research and education. The department houses two MPH programs (MPH in Community Health and Health Behavior and Individualized), as well as MS and PhD programs. For more information, seehttp://sphhp.buffalo.edu/community-health-and-health-behavior.html The SPHHP is CEPH accredited and has a fast growing undergraduate program with which the department is closely involved.
UB is the State University of New York's largest and most comprehensive research-intensive university and a member of the Association of American Universities. UB provides a rich environment for research. CHHB has a history of strong collaborations throughout the school and university and with community-based organizations.
Buffalo has been named as one of the best cities in the US in which to live. For more information, see:http://www.buffalo.edu/about_ub/the-buffalo-niagara-region.html
Candidates must have either a doctorate in public health or a related discipline and/or an MD, with relevant experience in research, administration, teaching and mentoring in community health, health behavior or a related field.
Complete information is at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/19390
Address questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Jo Freudenheim (jfreuden@buffalo.edu). This is a 12-month, state supported position.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.