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National Medical Association

University of Michigan Concussion Center Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty Position

National Medical Association, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113


The University of Michigan

Concussion Center

in Ann Arbor invites nominations and applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to work at one of the world’s

preeminent research institutions . As one of the

highest-ranked public universities in the nation , the U-M Concussion Center is an international leader in research, clinical care, and education.In 2018, the U-M Concussion Center was awarded foundational support through the $150M

Biosciences Initiative

to establish itself as a global concussion leader. The Concussion Center integrates our research, clinical, and outreach & engagement cores to create novel solutions that advance concussion knowledge and protocols.As the hub of concussion-related activity for the University of Michigan community, the center is proud to be located in the

renovated facilities

in the heart of the Ann Arbor campus, with immediate access to clinical research and wet lab space.We are seeking a passionate concussion researcher to help the center by developing and sharing groundbreaking ideas that translate laboratory, clinic, and community observations into knowledge products that reduce concussion risk and improve outcomes in those affected by the injury. All research domains related to concussion will be considered, including candidates focusing on social and cultural health disparities.How to ApplyFor full consideration, interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/152223Please include the following materials in PDF format:Cover letter, which should include:

Statement indicating the preferred home unit(s) at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor campusHow the candidate will best contribute to the overall mission of the University of Michigan and the U-M Concussion Center

Curriculum vitaeResearch statement, including potential collaborators (2-3 pages)Statement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, including any initiatives, programs or practices you have implemented or been involved in to support these values (1 page)Names and contact information for 3-5 referencesReview of applications will begin on November 2, 2024. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.Required QualificationsCandidates must have the following qualifications:PhD, MD, or similar terminal degreeDemonstrated (associate/full professor) or potential for (assistant professor) nationally and internationally recognized research accomplishments and extramural fundingDepending on the field, evidence of teaching excellenceAll schools, colleges, and units on the U-M Ann Arbor campus may be potential home units for successful applicants.

Primary school and departmental affiliation(s) will be determined by the applicant's qualifications and preferences, and by the relevance of the applicant's research program to school and departmental strategic initiatives. Clinical time for qualified practitioners will be optional based on candidate interest and/or unit requirements. We welcome candidates who are scientists in any area of concussion research, complementary to the existing expertise at Michigan.

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