Associate Professor/Professor Faculty Positions in Population Science

University of Kansas Cancer Center 

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is seeking two mid- to senior-level faculty dedicated to research in cancer prevention, control and/or survivorship.  We seek outstanding candidates who will play a major role in KUCC’s population science initiatives, with a focus on tobacco control, cancer screening, lifestyle/obesity, genetic testing, or cancer care delivery.  Ideal candidates will have a progressive research agenda aimed at accelerating uptake of evidence-based practices in cancer prevention and control within an expanding learning health network that includes more than 75 primary care practices and 15 cancer treatment sites.  Candidates with an interest in rural cancer control or with an interest in leadership positions within the Cancer Center are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research. The Cancer Prevention and Control Program includes over 50 scientists across 3 campuses and multiple schools and departments (e.g., Population Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology) located at KU Medical Center, KU Lawrence, and Children’s Mercy Hospital.  Population health scientists have strong long-standing collaborations with many community and clinical partners throughout region in both urban and rural locations, providing a rich environment for impactful community-engaged research. KU Medical Center is home to a large PCORnet that brings together data from a diverse patient population across 9 states.

Position Requirements:  Candidates should have a MD or PhD in any population science discipline, an independent and collaborative extramurally funded research program, and a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications.

The faculty rank for these positions is open and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Assistant Professor applicants with a promising track record of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications will be considered. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes start up package and paid relocation.

KU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

For more information or to apply, please contact Theresa Leinwetter, Director of Human Resources, University of Kansas Cancer Center, tleinwetter@kumc.edu

Posting expires 11/12/19

Director
Robert Graham Center, Washington, DC

ABOUT THE ROBERT GRAHAM CENTER:
The Robert Graham Center, a division of the American Academy of Family Physicians, aims to improve individual and population healthcare delivery through the generation or synthesis of evidence that brings a family medicine and primary care perspective to health policy deliberations from the local to international levels.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Robert Graham Center establishes the research priorities, oversees the research portfolio, directs the work of the professional staff and collaborates and engages with internal and external collaborators, partners, and funders to advance the foundational value of family medicine and primary care. The Director will serve as an AAFP senior-level manager and will be responsible for advancing the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the AAFP. The Director may on occasion serve as a spokesperson for the AAFP on identified issues related to, but not limited to, family medicine and primary care workforce, healthcare delivery and financing and other relevant topics. 

REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates will have a Doctoral degree in a discipline directly related to the position, (MD/DO degree preferred, but not required). Candidates holding an MD or DO degree should have a license to practice medicine and be board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or equivalent organization, have a minimum of 10 years of experience in conducting research projects as the principal investigator, collaborating with research teams, and have a history of published work on issues relevant to family medicine and primary care. The Director should also have a demonstrated record of identifying and securing funding for research projects. The Director must be able to present the research agenda and research findings at meetings and conferences as needed. The Director should be a national leader on family medicine and primary care and be highly respected by peers in the field. Senior level management experience is valued and a master’s degree in Public Health or Public Policy would be beneficial. 

TRAVEL: Approximately 30-35 days travel per year

To express interest in this position, please apply: https://aafp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/AAFP_Careers

Minorities are encouraged to apply. We thank all respondents for their interest in AAFP.

Posting expires 7/31/19

Research Faculty
Rush University Medical Center 

The Department of Family Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is recruiting experienced Research Faculty to advance its research core. Faculty in this new core will conduct translational studies and health services research to improve primary care and enhance health equity. Three full-time positions are open, including one for the Vice Chair for Research (at the Associate or Full Professor level), and two additional researchers.  The Chair of the Department is a successful NIH-funded investigator with multiple behavioral clinical trials addressing chronic disease health inequities.  We are seeking individuals who will conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research, engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.), and can mentor other faculty members.

Rush University partners with the University of Chicago and other local health systems and universities in the Institute for Translational Medicine (www.chicagoitm.org), a NIH translational sciences center.  With DePaul University, Rush established the Center for Community Health Equity (https://www.healthequitychicago.org/ ) to advance public health and reduce health disparities through community-engaged inquiry, scholarship, and service.  Rush is also a participant in the PCORI-funded Chicago-Area Patient Centered Outcomes Research Network, or CAPriCORN (http://capricorncdrn.org/). These networks, combined with Rush’s own internal culture of interprofessional collaboration, make this a rich environment in which talented researchers can thrive.

Ideal candidates would be Family Physicians, but we also welcome doctoral-level candidates with training in Behavioral Sciences, Translational Basic Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, or other related fields.

Rush is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the people and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Numerous national organizations have recognized Rush for the quality of care we provide, including U.S. News & World Report, which ranked Rush University Medical Center among the top 50 hospitals in 7 of 16 specialties in its 2018-2019 Best Hospitals issue. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. In 2018, Rush was named a leader in LGBT health care equality by the Human Rights Campaign for the ninth consecutive year, and was one of only five hospitals from across the nation to be recognized by the American Hospital Association as an honoree for its annual Equity of Care Award.

Interested candidates, please address your CV and cover letter to

Marisol Vega
Faculty Recruitment
Marisol_Vega@Rush.edu

Family Medicine at Rush

Rush is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

Posting expires 9/25/19

Chair, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health has a proud and rich combination of academic activities and service contributions. Since its founding, the Department has systematically built clinical, research, and educational programs that have become deeply integrated into the fabric of Penn Medicine’s academic and clinical programs, the University, and the community. The mission of the Department is to deliver equitable, high quality, and high value primary care by partnering with patients, families, and communities to achieve optimal health; apply best evidence in person-centered care; generate and disseminate innovative research; and educate scholars and create leaders in family medicine and community health. The Department has strong interfaces with many of Penn’s Centers including the Center for Public Health Initiatives (CPHI), the Abramson Cancer Center, the Institute on Aging (IOA), and the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.  Additional opportunities for collaboration include the Leonard Davis Institute, the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, and the Penn Center for Innovation, among others.

The practice provides over 54,000 outpatient visits a year and admits approximately 5,000 inpatients, admitting adults primarily to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) and about 320 deliveries per year at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). In FY 2018, the department had over 20,000 active patients and more than 6,200 new patient visits. The practice is a component of the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP) and the Chair serves as a member of the Board of Directors of CPUP whose primary role is to coordinate the tripartite mission of the 18 clinical departments.

The Chair of the Department directs 33 faculty members and nearly 114 professional and support staff. Major hospital sites for clinical and educational activities include PPMC and Pennsylvania Hospital, institutions of great distinction and diversity. In addition, the Department’s attending and resident physicians are an integral part of the care teams at 5 community clinics and PSOM students support 4 student-led community clinics.

Qualified candidates are those who hold MD, MD/MPH, or MD/PhD degrees and are qualified for faculty appointment as Associate or Professor level in the Standing Faculty of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Applicants must be a respected active practitioner with a distinguished national/international record of research. Candidates should possess dynamic leadership skills, administrative expertise, and a clear commitment to – and excellence in – the education, sponsorship, and mentorship of students, residents, fellows and faculty. The applicant must have the demonstrated ability to foster strong collaborations among investigators within the Department, as well as with the larger research community on campus, and to promote outreach to the community. The candidate should articulate a compelling vision for the future of the Penn Medicine Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, the role of a clinical department within a highly regarded academic medical center and the field of Family Medicine & Community Health in general. A strong interest in fundraising is desirable.

All interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and letter of interest to the attention of Timothy R. Dillingham, MD, MS, Chair of the Search Committee, and must apply for this position online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/64779 

We seek candidates who embrace the value of diversity in the delivery of patient care and the enhancement of innovation in research.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/ Women/ Individuals with disabilities/ Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Posting expires 9/25/19

Chair, Department of Family Medicine & Population Health
VCU School of Medicine

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health.

The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health is one of 19 clinical departments in the VCU Health System and was established in 1970 charged with the mission of preparing competent family physicians to care for the people of Virginia – and in that mission VCU School of Medicine has achieved outstanding success. Over 1,400 family medicine residents have been trained as well as thousands of medical students. The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health has furthered their mission and scope of influence through the merger with the former department of Epidemiology and Community Health in February 2013. This has allowed for expanded research capabilities in the efforts to improve population health and positions the department as potential leaders in the effective integration of primary care and public health.

The Chair will report to the Dean, School of Medicine. The Chair will serve as the department’s academic and administrative leader and will have responsibility for providing direction in research; educational programs; faculty recruitment, retention and development; budget management and oversight; and strategic planning. The successful candidate must articulate a vision that enhances the excellence of the department, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across the University, and undertakes new initiatives while maintaining and growing the existing departmental clinical, research, and teaching missions. Successful candidates must be Board certified in Family Medicine and qualified for faculty appointment at the rank of Professor. The candidate must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an EEO/AA employer.

For confidential consideration or to nominate a colleague, please submit a CV and letter of interest:

Paul Esselman
President & Managing Director
Cejka Executive Search
pesselman@cejkasearch.com

Posting expires 9/15/19

Director of Research/MAHEC Family Medicine 
UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC, Department of Family Medicine

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Position Summary: The Director of Research is a key leadership position bridging statewide research initiatives for the UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC campus in Asheville and the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Family Medicine. UNCHealth Sciences at MAHEC is a unique interdisciplinary collaboration with UNC-Chapel Hill, Western Carolina University, and regional community partners. The Director of Research will develop, lead, and promote scholarly activity within the statewide department, including but not limited to securing grant funding, leading grant funded research projects, publishing peer-reviewed articles, paving the path for other faculty and residents to publish peer-reviewed publications, and bolstering our state and national reputations. The Director will work closely with the entire research team at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC, including collaborative research with Pharmacy, Public Health, Dentistry and other Departments in Medicine. The goal is that the research team will successfully pursue grants and other sources of financial support in order to build the research team in the Department of Family Medicine at MAHEC and support other staff within the larger UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC research team.

As the Director of Research at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC for the Department of Family Medicine you will be an integral part of our statewide department’s research success. The Director reports primarily to the Chair of Family Medicine at MAHEC with a dotted line reporting structure to the Director of Research at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC and the Chair of Family Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill. Funding for this position comes though MAHEC and external grants, contracts and philanthropy. We support our faculty with professional development opportunities in the department, in the institution, and nationally. Each faculty member is supported by a mentoring subcommittee that helps build the framework to a successful career, including career planning, counseling around career goals, and regular review of academic activities, all tailored to individual professional and personal goals. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates. Faculty rank and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Learn more about the UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC at: https://mahec.net/about-us/unc-health-sciences-at-mahec & the UNC Department of Family Medicine at: https://www.med.unc.edu/fammed/.

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leadership: Develop a strategic plan for the research division with measurable outcome objectives for the Department of Family Medicine and lead the effort to meet those goals. Support and enhance the work of existing faculty already successfully engaged in meaningful scholarly activity. Perform an assessment of opportunities within the existing clinical and education programs. Act as a liaison to the MAHEC Department of Research to ensure the most efficient and productive collaboration between the departments. Develop collaborative research agendas with other researchers at the UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC and broader UNC School of Medicine. The Director is expected to make meaningful connections with colleagues, centers and institutes in Chapel Hill and the Statewide Department of Family Medicine.
• Clinical (for MD/DO candidates only): For physicians, pro-rated participation in call coverage and extended clinical hours in the evenings and on Saturdays, in rotation with other faculty is expected. Supervision of residents as attending physician on the hospital service and the provision of prenatal care and obstetric care are optional. The Director will have approximately half of their time committed to clinical and teaching activities such as direct patient care and precepting residents.
• Teaching & Education: Like all other faculty in the department, the person in this position will fulfill the institution’s teaching mission and will teach and mentor medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and other learners. Educate faculty and residents in research principles through didactic conferences, mentoring, and participation in research projects. Must support colleagues and learners in the development and completion of research projects. Help other faculty develop and map out research agendas and research career path.
• Research: Develop expertise and both a state and national reputation as a strong leader in primary care research. Lead efforts to secure external funding for short-term and long-term projects, including funding from foundations, government and industry where relevant. As a research faculty member, the selected candidate will be encouraged to develop a scholarly interest and will be expected to produce scholarly products annually. Support faculty research projects, serving as an expert in developing research questions, literature reviews, study design, data analysis, and writing of peer reviewed publications. This includes recruitment of physician, pharmacist, behavioral medicine, and other faculty, as well as interdisciplinary learners of the many health education programs in the organization, to work together as a team on scholarly projects.
• Institutional Citizenship: All faculty are expected to work as part of the larger team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality, and promote efficiency and better health outcomes. You may be asked to engage in community outreach and attend professional events to assist with program development and building professional relationships.

Educational Requirements:

• MD/DO required. MD/DO with an MPH or PhD preferred.
• Must be board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine.
• Licensed NP/PA candidates will be considered.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidates must have a robust record of academic achievement including securing grant funding and peer-reviewed publications.
• Candidates must have demonstrated capacity to work in a highly collaborative research team and maintain positive and productive relationships within and outside the department, including project funders and clients. Excellent methodological skills are required, along with demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and teaching.
• Research training in health services research, evaluation of health care interventions, clinical trials, public health, health policy, population health, or a closely related field preferred. Previous faculty experience in an academic department of family medicine or other primary care specialty preferred.

UNC Quick Link:
http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/164078

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Posting expires 9/11/19

Clinical Faculty Position and Research Director of the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute
Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences, University of Houston College of Medicine

The University of Houston College of Medicine invites applications for the Research Director of the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute and a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. We are recruiting new faculty that have achieved excellence in education and evidence generation and are prepared to contribute to our bold vision (http://www.uh.edu/medicine/).

The Research Director will be a critical force for planning, funding, promoting, and executing programs for the Institute. The newly formed Institute has a mission to improve the value of healthcare, with a focus on primary care, through research, training, and community engagement. Its research will further treatment models, advance clinical sciences in areas such as primary care, nursing, social work, optometry, and pharmacy, and enhance value through high-value care and value-based payment. Its training will prepare health professions students, faculty, and practitioners to thrive in and shape health systems while its community engagement activities will partner with communities in pursuit of well-being. The Institute’s vision is to be the leader in health systems science, producing high impact research that changes policy, innovative educational programs that prepare the new generation of health care providers, and novel programs that support community transformation.

This faculty is expected to lead the Institute’s research agenda in partnership with the Institute Director, engage in collaborative research within the Department, College of Medicine, and University, teach medical students, and mentor junior faculty and students. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, health services research, or a related field, with a track record as an investigator on extramural grants and evidence of excellence in interactive, integrative, and cross-disciplinary teaching. Ideal candidates should also have expertise and interest in one or more of the following areas: disease prevention and control particularly in primary care settings, big data to improve programs and prevention, population health, dissemination and implementation science, social epidemiology, the intersection of primary care and public health, health disparities, epigenetics, multimorbidity, health policy evaluation, or health services research.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, two sample publications (highlighting excellence in writing and/or methods), a cover letter that describes how the applicant’s scholarship, salary history and teaching interests align with the mission of the Institute, and the names and contact information of three references.

All materials should be electronically submitted through uh.edu/human-resources/careers/. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Primary Responsibilities: Duties of the position will include, but are not limited to:

• Institute Research Director (50%)
  • Leading a high-impact research agenda that aligns with the missions of the Institute and College
  • Engaging in collaborative research, with Institute researchers, College and University faculty, and external partners
  • Securing extramural funding
  • Supervising and executing relevant aspects of the research process, including question formulation, study design, study implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of results
  • Providing technical support for relevant Institute and College research projects
  • Leading and contributing to activities relevant to the Institute’s educational mission, which may include developing degree programs, certificates, workshops, and courses
  • Collaborating with research partners, including the University of Houston’s colleges, departments, and institutes and Humana’s research division
    
    
• Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences Faculty (50%)
  • Developing and teaching relevant sessions within the medical school curriculum, including epidemiology, biostatistics, population health, and research design
  • Developing and facilitating student learning in small-group sessions
  • Supervising medical student scholarly projects
  • Participating in medical school accreditation activities
  • Providing feedback to mentees, staff, and students
  • Contributing to relevant College of Medicine committees
  • Establishing and maintaining collaborative and supportive relationships with colleagues and students

Full-Time:  1 FTE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree Ph.D., in epidemiology, health services research, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in teaching and conducting research in an academic environment
• Commitment to innovative approaches to education and learning
• Ability to succinctly and effectively convey complex ideas through oral and written communication
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of extramural funding as a principal investigator
• Experience with building partnerships across disciplines in pursuit of educational or research objectives
• Experience conducting clinical and/or prevention trials
• Advanced analytic software skills (SAS, SPSS, Stata, SUDAAN, or R)
• Experience developing or maintaining graduate programs, certificates, or workshops
• Experience in the areas of teaching evidence-based medicine or health systems science and administrative responsibilities within an academic environment.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary teaching in an integrated medical curricula
• Experience using different teaching methods which may include case-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, interactive large group presentation, and audience response systems.
• Experience with curricular and instructional design

Rank and Salary: Open Rank and commensurate with experience and qualifications

The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located in a park-like campus that is close to the Texas Medical Center and major energy companies. With over 45,000 students distributed across 15 different colleges including Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry and Social Work, the University of Houston has the second most ethnically diverse student population among major research universities in the country. We are located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States that has an internationally diverse population, first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Posting expires 10/10/19