COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS AND ROADMAPS CO-DIRECTOR

Job no: 242647-AS
Work type: Faculty Full or Part Time, Faculty-Full Time, Faculty-Part Time, Partial Remote
Department: SMPH/POP HEALTH SCI/POP HLTH
Location: Madison
Categories: Research



Job Summary:

The Co-Director of CHR&R will be responsible for leadership and management of research and development of population health and equity data assets for a national program. This position will work to coordinate, manage, and oversee various activities including metric development, data communication, methodological innovation, and evidence and policy analysis. This position will represent CHR&R in regional and national forums, including serving as a highly visible spokesperson such as in national broadcast interviews or as a speaker at major conferences and convenings.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself and also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

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Education:

Required
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean

Qualifications:

Required:
-At least 6 years of exceptional management and/or leadership of large, complex research projects
-Strong knowledge of population health and equity research and policy analysis
-Exceptional written and oral communication skills
-Demonstrated experience fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborators, consultants, and other partners
-Proficient in managing multiple, complex, concurrent projects, monitoring budgets, and meeting deadlines with competing demands in a fast-paced work environment
-Experience with all aspects of supervision and team building, including leadership that fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
-Strong knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion workforce strategies

Preferred:
-3-5 years of experience interacting with media and journalists

Successful candidates will:
-Possess excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
-Know how to tailor communication styles to effectively appeal to a broad array of entities, including program leadership and external partners, and funders
-Have strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
-Bring a positive, team-focused, and appreciative inquiry mindset
-Have a passion for working collaboratively in a shared leadership model as part of a program with the mission to advance population health and equity
-Embrace the need for timely responsiveness to requests for information and interviews from media

Additional Information:

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with another posting. The following reference number 242639 should lead you to the other posting. Please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with a variety of backgrounds and qualifications.

Department(s):

A538500-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH SCI/POP HLTH

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%

This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JANUARY 03, 2022

Salary:

Minimum $84,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the '' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Contact:

Nick Harding
neharding@wisc.edu
608-265-3735
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

Assistant Research Professor(RE112)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

242647-AS

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Applications Open: Oct 20 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Dec 15 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time