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.
| Position Details |
| Location |
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
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| Division |
Generic Division |
| Position Type |
Administrative Faculty |
| Employment Status |
Full Time |
| Grant Funded |
No |
| Pay Grade |
Generic Grade |
| Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled |
Job 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, including on-time major tasks,
deliverables and technical/financial reporting, independent execution of
research products, and dissemination of research outcomes at conferences,
seminars, symposia, and community outreach events
- Promote health equity
through collaborative research, education, mentorship and/or training
opportunities in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, social science and
health policy disciplines addressing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic,
gender, sexual gender minorities (SGM), and other disparities in health
and healthcare.
- Supports Center Director
and Associate Directors in the administrative and operational functions of
the Center, including but not limited to staff and student oversight,
budget development and management, coordination of Directorate meetings,
Center representation in school, college, and/or university
meetings/committees, and strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.
- Provides input on
over-arching scientific objectives for the Center, and directs the
development and implementation of strategic, comprehensive, integrated
communications and development plans.
- Collaborate with and
seeks support of representatives from external organizations and integrates key community engagement infrastructure and stakeholders into
the Center’s research portfolio.
- Contribute to the daily
operations and the growth of the Center’s research portfolio, performs as
Acting Director during the Director's absence, authorizing decisions in
areas designated by the Director, and performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and meeting software.
- Ability to travel or complete overnight stays for research dissemination, meeting, and outreach.
- Must be familiar with federal grant application and reporting system requirements (i.e., ASSIST, ClinicalTrials.gov) and guidelines (i.e., SF424) for human subjects research.
- Must be 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
is highly desirable.
A record of
outstanding personal academic accomplishments and credentials within the space
of health disparities and health disparities & health equity research as
well as the experience and reputation necessary to ensure the enhancement of
the research, and educational missions of the Center.
Experience in
an academic leadership position and mentoring junior faculty while identifying
and recruiting students, trainees, staff, and faculty.
Demonstrated
ability to build and sustain collegial relationships with peers, faculty,
departmental staff, students, other learners, and representatives of outside
organizations and community stakeholders.
Demonstrated
financial and business acumen, with appropriate knowledge of the complex
financial pressures facing Carnegie R1 academic institutions
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.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
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.