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Associate/Full Professor Tenure System, Cs Mott Department of Public Health
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Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
Michigan State University
Flint, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
Seeking well-funded senior and mid-career implementation and intervention scientists to expand a new community-partnered, equity- and policy-focused medical school department.
The College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenured full-time research positions (Associate or Full Professor) in the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in Flint, Michigan. These positions offer a unique opportunity for established researchers who seek to continue impactful programs of implementation, intervention, and policy research in topics relevant to Flint and widely applicable, including equity, social determinants of health, behavioral health, chronic disease, maternal-child health, and environmental justice. A $25 million gift from the Flint-based Charles Stewart Mott Foundation allows us to guarantee salary coverage for researchers willing to move their research portfolios to MSU.
The current opportunity.
Led by Founding Department Chair Jennifer Johnson, PhD, we seek to attract and support new research colleagues committed to conducting high-impact, community-partnered research. To maximize the real-world impact of our findings, the Department is currently working to: (1) expand our strength in implementation and dissemination science; (2) continue innovation in sharing departmental governance with the Flint community; and (3) leverage a dedicated Departmental health policy advocate to move findings into policy. We seek exceptional mid‐to‐advanced career investigators with innovative research portfolios focused on addressing the needs of underserved communities. Public health issues of high importance identified by the Flint community include health equity, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and chronic disease. Primary research methodologies are action-oriented: implementation science, dissemination and communication, intervention and services research, and research to change health policy. The Department includes health geographers focusing on identifying and eliminating the effects of racism on the built environment. Community members are ready to work alongside researchers to improve conditions here, nationally, and globally. These are tenured, full-time research positions through which we can guarantee salary coverage for researchers willing to move their substantial research portfolios to MSU. There are no classroom teaching responsibilities, but numerous opportunities for research mentorship are available. Leadership opportunities in implementation science and developing a health equity-focused postdoctoral T32 training program are also available. Because the Department is young, many possibilities exist. Salaries are competitive, and the cost of living is low. Michigan offers a good quality of life with many outdoor activities, over 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and a rich cultural heritage, including Motown, Indigenous peoples, and a diverse population. 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, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate - Public Health or Related Minimum Requirements A PhD, DrPH, or similar in a field such as public health, health services research, health economics, social/health psychology, clinical disciplines, sociology, food science/human nutrition, health communications, or epidemiology. Established investigator-initiated research program and a record of NIH or related federal funding and peer-reviewed publications. Assistant Professor level positions require postdoctoral training or experience, a K-award, and/or other evidence of preparation to become an R01-level principal investigator. Associate Professor or Professor level applicants are expected to possess an established record of external funding and scholarship and the ability to build teams focusing on related topics. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Desired Qualifications Identified areas of need include research and instruction to address substance abuse, mental health, maternal and child health, chronic diseases, health disparities, and social and built environmental determinants of health. The required degree is a PhD or equivalent in a field related to public health. MD or DO degrees with public health research interests may also be considered. Required Application Materials Cover letter CV Names and contact information for 3 professional references To apply:
https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/associate-full-professor-tenure-system-flint-michigan-united-states Special Instructions Our department is equity-focused. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Johnson, PhD, Department Chair (
JJohns@msu.edu
), or Todd Lucas, PhD, Search Committee Chair, (
Lucastod@msu.edu
). Review of Applications Begins On 09/11/2024 Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Website https://publichealth.msu.edu/ Department Statement An innovative premise.
Located in Flint, Michigan, the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health seeks to build on strong growth in research. Flint has a long history of community activism and involvement, including nationally recognized community pioneers. In 2011, the Flint community approached MSU with a proposal to create an academic Department of Public Health to improve health through community-identified public health solutions. This community-partnered departmental administration has been successful, with faculty obtaining over $175 million in extramural funding. The Department includes NIH-funded Centers in maternal health equity and suicide prevention, among other initiatives. MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good for over 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.
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Led by Founding Department Chair Jennifer Johnson, PhD, we seek to attract and support new research colleagues committed to conducting high-impact, community-partnered research. To maximize the real-world impact of our findings, the Department is currently working to: (1) expand our strength in implementation and dissemination science; (2) continue innovation in sharing departmental governance with the Flint community; and (3) leverage a dedicated Departmental health policy advocate to move findings into policy. We seek exceptional mid‐to‐advanced career investigators with innovative research portfolios focused on addressing the needs of underserved communities. Public health issues of high importance identified by the Flint community include health equity, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and chronic disease. Primary research methodologies are action-oriented: implementation science, dissemination and communication, intervention and services research, and research to change health policy. The Department includes health geographers focusing on identifying and eliminating the effects of racism on the built environment. Community members are ready to work alongside researchers to improve conditions here, nationally, and globally. These are tenured, full-time research positions through which we can guarantee salary coverage for researchers willing to move their substantial research portfolios to MSU. There are no classroom teaching responsibilities, but numerous opportunities for research mentorship are available. Leadership opportunities in implementation science and developing a health equity-focused postdoctoral T32 training program are also available. Because the Department is young, many possibilities exist. Salaries are competitive, and the cost of living is low. Michigan offers a good quality of life with many outdoor activities, over 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and a rich cultural heritage, including Motown, Indigenous peoples, and a diverse population. 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, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate - Public Health or Related Minimum Requirements A PhD, DrPH, or similar in a field such as public health, health services research, health economics, social/health psychology, clinical disciplines, sociology, food science/human nutrition, health communications, or epidemiology. Established investigator-initiated research program and a record of NIH or related federal funding and peer-reviewed publications. Assistant Professor level positions require postdoctoral training or experience, a K-award, and/or other evidence of preparation to become an R01-level principal investigator. Associate Professor or Professor level applicants are expected to possess an established record of external funding and scholarship and the ability to build teams focusing on related topics. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Desired Qualifications Identified areas of need include research and instruction to address substance abuse, mental health, maternal and child health, chronic diseases, health disparities, and social and built environmental determinants of health. The required degree is a PhD or equivalent in a field related to public health. MD or DO degrees with public health research interests may also be considered. Required Application Materials Cover letter CV Names and contact information for 3 professional references To apply:
https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/associate-full-professor-tenure-system-flint-michigan-united-states Special Instructions Our department is equity-focused. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Johnson, PhD, Department Chair (
JJohns@msu.edu
), or Todd Lucas, PhD, Search Committee Chair, (
Lucastod@msu.edu
). Review of Applications Begins On 09/11/2024 Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Website https://publichealth.msu.edu/ Department Statement An innovative premise.
Located in Flint, Michigan, the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health seeks to build on strong growth in research. Flint has a long history of community activism and involvement, including nationally recognized community pioneers. In 2011, the Flint community approached MSU with a proposal to create an academic Department of Public Health to improve health through community-identified public health solutions. This community-partnered departmental administration has been successful, with faculty obtaining over $175 million in extramural funding. The Department includes NIH-funded Centers in maternal health equity and suicide prevention, among other initiatives. MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good for over 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.
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