Open Rank Assistant, Associate, or Full

Job Description

The Department of Health Systems and Implementation Science at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine seeks exceptional candidates for an Open Rank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on the Teaching and Research track. This is a tenure-eligible, independent investigator faculty position dedicated to Virginia Tech’s teaching and research missions.

Successful candidates will be expected to lead an extramurally funded research program focused on improving population health, health systems science, implementation science, human factors, or related field. We are particularly interested in individuals with basic and applied research around translating evidence into policy and practice. We are committed to excellence and innovation in research and education, underpinned by a focus on equity, societal impact, and building partnerships in the communities we serve.

Areas of research interest could include dissemination and implementation science, human systems integration, human-centered design, developing and testing dissemination or implementation strategies, observational studies of real-world dissemination or implementation, hybrid implementation-effectiveness trials, and research on barriers and/or facilitators to disseminate and implement evidence-based practices. Particularly desired fields of application include obesity, diabetes, cancer care, or addiction across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in health systems science, implementation science, or relevant field of expertise to medical and graduate students. Other responsibilities include advising students (Ph.D., Masters, Undergraduate), supervising dissertations or thesis work, maintaining a program of scholarship and scholarly activities, and engaging in professional service. The appointment will be made at a rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) and salary commensurate with experience. The position requires a history of research publications and a demonstrable, strong commitment to education and scholarship

The appointment will be made at a rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) and salary commensurate with experience and level of accomplishment.

Required Qualifications

(1) a doctorate in health sciences or a closely related field.;
(2) strong program of scholarly research with recent publications in elite health science journals;
(3) instructional capabilities at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.

Preferred Qualifications

(1) Experience as a mentor to junior faculty and doctoral students.
(2) Complimentary research interests with those of our current faculty.
(3) Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the master's and doctoral levels.
(4) Research interest in the application areas of obesity, diabetes, cancer care, or addiction across the lifespan.
(5) A minimum of three years’ postdoctoral or equivalent research experience is preferred.

Pay Band

Faculty

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with ranking

Review Date

05/16/2022

Additional Information

The department values diversity and continually strives to maintain and promote an inclusive learning, working, and research environment that embraces all students and employees. We are particularly interested in applications from persons identifying with groups currently underrepresented in the Virginia Tech and medical communities.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

In partnership with the Carilion Clinic and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based and picturesque setting. Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. The school has been recognized with Health Profession HEED (Higher Education Excellence in Diversity) Awards since 2018 for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Students are also attracted to VTCSOM due to its 99% match success, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications for 49 positions and is poised for continued growth.

Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is one of Virginia's leading not-for-profit health care organizations. The integrated "clinic model," offers a patient-centered comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and other complementary services. The Carilion care teams provide quality care close to home for nearly one million Virginians. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed, level one trauma center serves as the academic flagship for the clinic supported by five surrounding community hospitals.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Howard at wklctk@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: April 8, 2022
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