University of Southern Mississippi
Associate or Full Professor and Associate Director for Research
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
University of Southern Mississippi - Associate or Full Professor and Associate Director for Research
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor and Associate Director for Research.Location:
Hattiesburg, MississippiPosition Type:
Administrative FacultyEmployment Status:
Full TimeGrant Funded:
NoJob Summary:
The Gulf South Center for Community-Engaged Health Research and Innovation is seeking a full-time Associate Director for Research. The position will work directly with the Center Director to achieve the overall objective of the Center to conduct health disparities research using a trans-disciplinary team of scientists and practice stakeholders to transform clinic and community observations into real-world interventions in Mississippi. The Associate Director will support the generation of new knowledge and research initiatives to reduce disparities, prevent disease, and promote healthy aging among Mississippians and Gulf South populations. The position is a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level with an administrative appointment. The position may require teaching up to two doctoral courses per year with the remainder of time dedicated to Center research and service activities.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Lead externally funded research projects, proposals, and activities with Center Director, Associate Directors, and Affiliate Faculty.Promote health equity through collaborative research, education, mentorship, and/or training opportunities.Support the Center Director and Associate Directors in administrative and operational functions of the Center.Provide input on overarching scientific objectives for the Center.Collaborate with representatives from external organizations and integrate community engagement stakeholders into the Center’s research portfolio.Contribute to the daily operations and growth of the Center’s research portfolio.Minimum Qualifications:Candidate must have a PhD degree in the nursing and/or health professions disciplines, and at least five years of an established strong record of extramural funding, collaborative research, and/or publication of their work in recognized journals. Must be familiar with institutional review board and/or federal human subjects/clinical trial reporting processes and regulations.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and meeting software.Ability to travel or complete overnight stays for research dissemination, meetings, and outreach.Familiar with federal grant application and reporting system requirements.Able to prepare Institutional Review Board applications and required documents.Preferred Qualifications:A record of federal funding (NIH, CDC, PCORI, etc.) and other foundational funding sources.Outstanding personal academic accomplishments and credentials in health disparities and health equity research.Experience in an academic leadership position and mentoring junior faculty.Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collegial relationships.Demonstrated financial and business acumen.About The University of Southern Mississippi:
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor and Associate Director for Research.Location:
Hattiesburg, MississippiPosition Type:
Administrative FacultyEmployment Status:
Full TimeGrant Funded:
NoJob Summary:
The Gulf South Center for Community-Engaged Health Research and Innovation is seeking a full-time Associate Director for Research. The position will work directly with the Center Director to achieve the overall objective of the Center to conduct health disparities research using a trans-disciplinary team of scientists and practice stakeholders to transform clinic and community observations into real-world interventions in Mississippi. The Associate Director will support the generation of new knowledge and research initiatives to reduce disparities, prevent disease, and promote healthy aging among Mississippians and Gulf South populations. The position is a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level with an administrative appointment. The position may require teaching up to two doctoral courses per year with the remainder of time dedicated to Center research and service activities.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Lead externally funded research projects, proposals, and activities with Center Director, Associate Directors, and Affiliate Faculty.Promote health equity through collaborative research, education, mentorship, and/or training opportunities.Support the Center Director and Associate Directors in administrative and operational functions of the Center.Provide input on overarching scientific objectives for the Center.Collaborate with representatives from external organizations and integrate community engagement stakeholders into the Center’s research portfolio.Contribute to the daily operations and growth of the Center’s research portfolio.Minimum Qualifications:Candidate must have a PhD degree in the nursing and/or health professions disciplines, and at least five years of an established strong record of extramural funding, collaborative research, and/or publication of their work in recognized journals. Must be familiar with institutional review board and/or federal human subjects/clinical trial reporting processes and regulations.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and meeting software.Ability to travel or complete overnight stays for research dissemination, meetings, and outreach.Familiar with federal grant application and reporting system requirements.Able to prepare Institutional Review Board applications and required documents.Preferred Qualifications:A record of federal funding (NIH, CDC, PCORI, etc.) and other foundational funding sources.Outstanding personal academic accomplishments and credentials in health disparities and health equity research.Experience in an academic leadership position and mentoring junior faculty.Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collegial relationships.Demonstrated financial and business acumen.About The University of Southern Mississippi:
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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