Tenure Track Professor (Open Rank) Director, Implementation Science Center - Cancer Prevention and Control
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Description
Tenure Track Professor (open rank) The West Virginia University School of Medicine, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) are seeking applications for an experienced tenure track faculty member to develop and lead an Implementation Science Center as part of the Community Engagement and Outreach Core of the WVCTSI. We are seeking applicants who will focus on implementation science principles and healthcare delivery within a growing portfolio of cancer prevention and control research. We seek a colleague who will build a program of independent research and implementation science in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment. This opportunity offers the potential for creation of highly impactful research and programs in the areas of cancer prevention and rural health. The successful candidate would ideally have demonstrated success in research collaboration on grant-funded projects. Candidates with experience working in a collaborative, biomedical research setting, and record of extramural grant support are highly preferred. Research training is preferred in one or more of the following areas: implementation and dissemination science, practice-based research, community-engaged research, and/or care quality improvement methodology and practice. The faculty member's academic appointment will reside in the newly established Department of Cancer Prevention and Control and rank will be based on experience and extramural funding. This position will report to Stephenie Kennedy-Rea, EdD, Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control. Qualifications
Applicant must have:
Responsibilities include:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submission of application and supporting materials, including a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact information for 3 references can be made at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=25551 West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. |