Faculty Positions at University of Illinois at Chicago [Open until filled]

Nov 10,2017 | Consortium_staff Job Opportunities

A newly established Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications and nominations for two tenure-eligible open-rank faculty positions, one to serve as the Center’s Associate Director. The Center offers opportunities to conduct research in implementation science, collaborations with multidisciplinary faculty, and close partnerships with community-based agencies. The Center actively engages with traditionally underserved populations designed to address major health disparities. The Center is part of a vibrant and growing Department of Medicine in the UIC College of Medicine with well-established research in prevention and intervention for a wide range of diseases. Faculty collaborate across schools of public health, engineering, applied health, dentistry, pharmacy, education, social work, and nursing.

The Center seeks individuals who will conduct an independent program of scholarly activity that complements the Center’s research initiatives and goals. The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a record of extramural funding, strong publications, collaborative research, mentoring, and experience in implementation science. Candidates who seek to advance the Center’s commitment to diversity in teaching, mentorship, service and research are encouraged to apply. The following areas of focus are of particular interest:

  • adolescent sexual and reproductive health,
  • HIV prevention and treatment, mental health, and
  • urban and global health.

National and international recognition is expected for more senior level applicants.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent by the date of appointment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in research, including extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications.

Applications

Applicants should send a letter addressing the job requirements and desired rank, a curriculum vitae, two representative publications, and contact details for three professional references to Geri R. Donenberg, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1603 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612. Applicants should submit materials electronically to gerid@uic.edu. Applications will be screened beginning November 1 and continue until the positions are filled. References will only be contacted with candidate permission.

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