Position Summary
The College of Human Medicine Division of Public Health at Michigan State University announces an available Assistant Professor, Fixed Term position for research, capacity building, and program supervision as part of a growing academic program of public health centered in Flint, MI. The goal is to expand a strong, energetic cohort of public health researchers who are dedicated to academic excellence and research that improves the health and well-being of the communities around them. To build academic expertise that is optimally responsive to the public health needs of the Health Equity Workgroup and the Flint community, the program seeks candidates in the following areas:
- dissemination and implementation science and/or health disparities research;
- prevention research and/or community engaged research; and
- intervention and health services research
Identified areas of need include research to address substance abuse, mental health, smoking, obesity, maternal and child health, chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular illness, stress and coping, prevention/detection health behaviors, health disparities, sexually transmitted infections, access to care, and social and built environmental determinants of health including violence, safety, education, poverty, and unemployment.
We seek researchers who are, or soon will be, R01-level principal investigators with a commitment to the health and well-being of underserved populations and communities. While based in Flint, faculty will be expected to collaborate across multiple disciplines at MSU and with health care and health system leaders to improve health and advance the delivery of care across diverse populations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Public Health
Minimum Requirements
Successful applicants will have postdoctoral training, a K-award, R21 or R34 funding and/or other evidence of preparation to become R01-funded principal investigators.
At least three years'' experience in public health-related research and outreach, with a strong preference for those with community engaged research experience.
A PhD, DrPH, or similar in a field such as public health, health services research, health economics, social/health psychology, developmental psychology, clinical disciplines (including clinical psychology, social work, medicine, pediatrics, nutrition, etc.), sociology, food science/human nutrition, health communications, and epidemiology; MD or DO may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams is essential.
Required Application Materials
Personal statement that includes how this opportunity aligns with both current research emphases and career aspirations.
- curriculum vitae,
- history of research funding,
- statement of current and future research plans,
- contact information (address, e-mail and phone) for four references (applicant will be notified prior to contacting references).
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:
https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions
Review of applications will continue until filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, holdenc3@msu.edu
Review of Applications Begins On
11/11/2021
Website
www.publichealth.msu.edu
Department Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
