University of Kansas Medical Center: Assistant Professor- Population Health (Implementation Science)

Society of Behavioral Medicine; Lawrence, Kansas City (KS, MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Professor in Population Health, focusing on Implementation Science. This tenure-track position offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research aimed at eliminating health disparities. The role involves collaboration with various departments and community partners, contributing to a rich interdisciplinary environment. Candidates will lead research initiatives, mentor students, and participate in curriculum development. This position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive academic setting, ideal for those passionate about advancing health equity through evidence-based interventions.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement program

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Doctorate in health-related field required.
• Record of implementation science-focused scholarship needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on implementation science research.
• Direct graduate courses and curriculum development.
• Participate in faculty committees and activities.

Skills

Implementation Science

Research Skills

Mentoring

Team Science

Quality Improvement

Knowledge Translation

Education

Doctorate in a health-related field

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center: Assistant Professor- Population Health (Implementation Science)

Department: SOM Department of Population Health

Position Title: Assistant Professor- Population Health (Implementation Science)

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: We welcome applications from individuals from a broad range of disciplines to join us in advancing implementation science. The Department of Population Health holds a NIH $11M Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Implementation Science for Health Equity (ISEC) with the goal of strengthening institutional, state, and national capacity in implementation and dissemination research. ISEC provides core services, pilot project grants, protected research time, and mentorship. ISEC's mission is to eliminate health disparities across the life course through implementation science.

We seek an Assistant or Associate Professor to join the ISEC leadership. We are particularly interested in a methods-focused researcher with a strong grounding in implementation science theories, measures and frameworks. Successful candidates will be engaged in research on implementing evidence-based interventions in relevant clinical or community settings while ensuring access for everyone. This is a 12-mos. tenure-track position and opportunities exist for joint appointments in other departments in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) campus in Kansas City as well as academic units of the University of Kansas main campus in Lawrence.

The Department of Population Health, located in the School of Medicine, provides a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. While our faculty draw from different scholarly disciplines, we share a common goal of remediating health disparities across Kansas and beyond. In addition to a record of partnership with state and regional health authorities, department faculty have long-standing collaborations with many community and clinical partners in both urban and rural locations, providing a rich environment for impactful implementation science and community-engaged research.

Job Duties Outlined:

1. Lead, collaborate on, or participate in ISEC research, training, and service activities appropriate to rank.
2. Maintain an ongoing program of research and training appropriate to rank and expertise.
3. Direct or contribute to graduate courses and curriculum development.
4. Participate in the intellectual life of the Department and School of Medicine, via faculty committees and activities.
5. Provide other services to the school, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctorate in a health-related field (e.g. nursing, medicine or public health; health-related behavioral or social sciences).

Work Experience:

1. Record of implementation science-focused scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to rank.
2. Potential for extramural funding relevant to implementation science, appropriate to rank.
3. Experience mentoring or consulting in implementation science.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

1. Active principal Investigator R01-level funding of implementation science-focused projects.
2. Expertise in team science, quality improvement, knowledge translation.
3. Experience teaching and/or designing courses relevant to implementation science.

Required Documents:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter addressing preparation and vision for research, service, and teaching in the field of Implementation Science.
3. Professional statement on how implementation science advances access to evidence-based interventions informs your academic mission (1 page)
4. No more than 3 sample publications
5. Name and contact information of 3 potential academic references (Will not be contacted without explicit permission)

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Application Instructions: To learn more and apply online, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6082871 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006797. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center: The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Kansas 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, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.