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Position Number F68470 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Teaching and Research Faculty Rank Open Working Title Open Rank School/Unit School of Medicine Department Pharmacology & Toxicology Number of Months 12 Tenure Status Open Grant funded position? No
Mission or Goal of Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public research university with a diverse student body and both research-intensive and community-engaged designations from the Carnegie Foundation. Located in historic Richmond, Virginia, VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students on two campuses.

The mission of the School of Medicine is to provide preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of health care for humanity. Through innovative, scholarly activity and a diverse educational context, the School seeks to create and apply new knowledge, and to provide and continuously improve systems of medical and science education. Furthermore, it is our mission to develop more effective health care practices to address the needs of the diverse populations we serve, and to provide distinguished leadership in the advancement of medicine and science.

The mission of the Massey Cancer Center is to serve as a comprehensive center of excellence in cancer research, prevention and control, patient care and education. Our guiding principles are to make important discoveries about cancer and to translate these discoveries rapidly into better prevention, detection, treatment and control of cancer to enhance the quality of life of all individuals affected by cancer.

Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal
As a member of the cancer center, the faculty member will undertake cancer research activities that are aligned with MCC vision and mission: to serve Virginia and the nation as an internationally recognized center of excellence in cancer research, prevention and control, patient care and education dedicated to improving the quality of human life by eliminating suffering and death through development and delivery of more effective means for the detection, treatment, prevention, control and ultimate cure of cancer. The faculty member will work closely with Massey Program Leaders so as to harness the considerable intellectual talent and scientific resources of VCU and focus them on solving the nation’s cancer problem.

As a faculty member in the department of pharmacology and toxicology at the school of Medicine, the candidate will also support the department with teaching responsibilities including team-teaching medical and graduate levels courses. He or She will be responsible for training and being a mentor to graduate students seeking M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. He or she will serve as members of departmental as well as university wide service committees. Position Responsibilities
Research: undertake cancer research activities that are aligned with MCC vision and mission. Submit and obtain peer-reviewed grants preferably R-type grants from NCI . Publish manuscripts in high impact journals. Work closely with Massey Program Leaders so as to harness the considerable intellectual talent and scientific resources of VCU and focus them on solving the nation’s cancer problem.

Teaching and Mentoring: Support the department of pharmacology and toxicology with teaching responsibilities including team-teaching medical and graduate levels courses. Train and mentor graduate students seeking M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Service: Serve as member of departmental as well as university wide service committees. Required Qualifications

• Ph.D and or M.D. degree in basic, translational, or clinical sciences.
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience.
• Proven extramural funding track record.
• Extensive publication record.
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills.
• Track record working in multi-disciplinary fields.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MPI, P01 and/or SPORE grant applications.
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research.
• Proven leadership, relationship building, and strong communication skills.
• Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine.
• Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Date Posted 10/22/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Date Proposed Hire Date 01/01/2022 Type of Search National Application Process/Additional Information
As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience. Posted Salary Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/110279 Diversity Statement Information For more information on diversity statements, including guidelines, please click here . Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Diversity Statement (Required for all Faculty)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application