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Faculty Position in Cancer Population Sciences The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice (TDI) ( https://tdi.dartmouth.edu ) in collaboration with the Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth seek applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of cancer population sciences to join our collegial and collaborative scientific community studying cancer control across the spectrum from cancer prevention to screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship with attention to challenges associated with NCCC's rural catchment area. Exceptional candidates at senior ranks may be considered. The ideal candidate will use contemporary approaches to address fundamental questions related to understanding cancer care delivery and health policy and may include specialized expertise in rural care delivery, survivorship, and implementation science. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and establish a robust research program focused on cancer population sciences that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach at different levels. A generous start-up package as well as access to state-of-the-art research facilities will be provided. Faculty members in TDI are members of the PhD graduate program in Health Policy and Clinical Practice ( https://tdi.dartmouth.edu/education/degree-programs/phd/health-policy-phd  ) as well as the Masters' in Public Health and Masters' in Health Care Delivery Science. Depending on areas of expertise, successful candidates may also join Dartmouth's graduate program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences ( https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/qbs/ ). Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), in Las Cruces, New Mexico invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean and Chief Academic Officer. The Dean will be responsible for academic management of the BCOM and its full range of programs and initiatives. This search is the result of the planned and upcoming retirement of BCOM’s current Dean & Chief Academic Officer following the graduation of BCOM’s inaugural class in May of 2020. Reporting to the President, the chosen academic executive will be expected to embrace and support BCOM’s mission, foster academic excellence, create an environment of open communication and engaged governance with the faculty. As a developing medical college, the Dean will be responsible for its progress and growth as it pursues regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and the eventual expansion into a health science university offering new health related degree-granting programs. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a leader with integrity and a proven record of successful leadership, orchestrating well-planned growth in academic programs, accomplishments in garnering financial support, strong fiscal management skills, and collaborative leadership style. BCOM seeks a leader with a commitment to teaching excellence, research, student success, and professional preparation.  

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Huntsville Regional Medical Campus The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Huntsville Regional Medical Campus (HRMC) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure earning Assistant Professor position in the Huntsville Internal Medicine Department. This General Internal Medicine position will perform clinical work and education in the hospital and outpatient settings and support the School of Medicine's missions of service and scholarly activity. The Internal Medicine Department provides clinical training for 3rd and 4th year medical students (5-6 per rotation) and supports an established 8-8-8 Internal Medicine Residency Program and Alabama's premier 12-12-12 Family Medicine Residency Program. Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, board certified/eligible in internal medicine, proven clinical expertise, strong recommendations, and a love for teaching. The candidate must also qualify for licensure in Alabama, medical staff privileges at Huntsville Hospital, and credentialing with CMS as a physician provider. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. UAB offers excellent benefits and a sign-on/relocation bonus. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Benefit information can be reviewed at http://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/benefits Huntsville Hospital, our partner in teaching, is a 971- bed Level I Trauma Center and second largest hospital in Alabama. It serves as a regional referral center for all of North Alabama and Southern Tennessee and has physicians in over 60 specialties. Huntsville is in the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Alabama and is considered one of the best places to live, learn and work. Our community's unique characteristics are a worldwide attraction and provide a place for individuals and families to flourish. With a population of almost 400K, Huntsville is a high-tech, family oriented, multicultural community with excellent schools, dining and entertainment.  

Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialist for MICU UAB Huntsville Regional Medical Campus and Huntsville Hospital The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Huntsville Regional Medical Campus (HRMC) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure earning Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Huntsville Internal Medicine Department. This position is charged with performing clinical work and education in the ICU setting with the option for outpatient clinics. The Internal Medicine Department provides clinical training for 3rd and 4th year medical students (5-6 per rotation). This campus also supports an established 8-8-8 Internal Medicine Residency Program and a 12-12-12 Family Medicine Residency Program. Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, board certified/eligible in pulmonary/critical care, proven clinical expertise, strong recommendations, and a love for teaching. The candidate must also qualify for licensure in Alabama, medical staff privileges at Huntsville Hospital, and credentialing with CMS as a physician provider. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. UAB offers excellent benefits and a sign-on/relocation bonus. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Benefit information can be reviewed at http://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/benefits Huntsville Hospital, our partner in teaching, is a 971- bed Level I Trauma Center and second largest hospital in Alabama. It serves as a regional referral center for all of North Alabama and Southern Tennessee and has physicians in over 60 specialties. Huntsville is in the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Alabama, and with the highest per capita income in the southeast, it is considered the best place to live, learn and work. We are a growing community with rich values and traditions while being open to new ideas and exciting technologies. Our community's unique characteristics are a worldwide attraction and provide a place for individuals and families to flourish. With a population of almost 400K, Huntsville is a high-tech, family oriented, multicultural community with excellent schools, dining and entertainment. Huntsville is nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with an abundance of outdoor activities available nearby.  

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Family Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship.

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.

The Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship.

2020-2021 Open Rank Cluster Hire Diversity in Cognitive Functioning in Late Life: Intervention and Rehabilitation in Pathological Cognitive Aging College/School/Unit: Moody College of Communication Department: Communication Sciences & Disorders Posted: Oct 4, 2019 Apply By: Open until filled Description The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a faculty member to contribute to a University-wide cluster hiring initiative in Diversity in Cognitive Functioning in Late Life. We are seeking a productive scholar whose research focuses on intervention and rehabilitation in pathological cognitive aging. Particular emphasis will be placed on work involving diverse populations (e.g., variability by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, language/dialect, gender, or sexual identity). Relevant research areas include the nature of normal and disordered cognition and communication in older adults as well as interventions for those at risk for or suffering from dementia or other age-related disorders. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. Duties will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, research, and service. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is CAA accredited and offers BS, MA, AuD and PhD degrees.

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY University of California San Francisco The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty. We offer two types of opportunities: 1) Mid Level Clinical Educators with fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and 2) Clinician Investigators with a track record of successful research activities, as demonstrated by peer-review publications and funding. Academic rank and series will be commensurate with qualifications. We seek outstanding pediatric emergency physicians with board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine or primary certification in both Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. For the research positions, the successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding and original research, a track record of funding, and a collaborative spirit. We also will consider mid level pediatric emergency medicine faculty with outstanding and original contributions in education and training, and/or noteworthy innovation in clinical practice.

Columbia University Department of Applied Physics & Applied Mathematics Open-Rank Faculty Position The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science in New York City invites applications for one tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor, associate professor or full professor level starting in July 2020 in the core area of medical physics. The preferred research initiative component of this position will address cross-disciplinary research objectives within Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging physics and engineering. In addition to contributing to research and education activities in APAM, the candidate is expected to contribute to the MR Research located at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute (ZMBBI) of Columbia University and collaborate with investigators of the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). The appointee will have an appointment with APAM faculty and be a member of ZMBBI. This successful candidate will be a part of the Columbia University Magnetic Resonance Research Initiative and also participate in and help further the Medical Physics Program in the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics. Candidates will teach two classes per year in the Medical Physics program and related areas of APAM. Candidates must have a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professors without tenure must have the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments and excellent teaching credentials. The successful candidate is expected to establish multidisciplinary research collaborations with other research-related departments at Columbia University. Candidates are sought with an outstanding record of research accomplishments and the potential for future exceptional research. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring is essential. The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Applications from candidates early in their careers are particularly encouraged.  

Clinical Associate Professor-Dental Pathway – Restorative Dentistry University Washington:   Academic Personnel:  School of Dentistry:  Restorative Dentistry   Location:   Seattle, WA   Open Date:   October 23, 2019   Position Description: The University of Washington School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry is seeking a full-time faculty member for a Clinical Associate Professor-Dental Pathway appointment. This is a 12-month active service period with an anticipated start date of January 2020.  The University of Washington School of Dentistry is ranked No. 3 in the US and No. 10 in the world (2019 Quacquarelli Symonds Work University Rankings). The School’s Department of Restorative Dentistry is globally recognized for excellence in teaching, clinical education, research and service to the profession.   The University of Washington faculty engages in teaching, research and service.   The Department is seeking an Associate Professor Clinician/Teacher to act as the course director for the Operative Dentistry pre-clinical program. The operative dentistry series is a major “thread” in the Restorative Dentistry curriculum that encompasses one of the core competencies of general dentistry. As course director, the person is responsible for developing course topics, lecture materials, designing laboratory exercises and grading. The individual provides the majority of the didactic lectures, with occasional guest lecturers. The individual, together with affiliate faculty and peer mentors, teach and assess students on their cavity preparations and restorations in the simulation laboratory.   The individual is also responsible for supervising students in the third-year clerkship and fourth-year general practice clinic as well as guest lectures in multiple courses throughout the dental school pre-doctoral and graduate curriculum. As such, the individual needs to be an experienced instructor to be able to cope with the heavy teaching load.   In addition, the individual is expected to engage in other Department education activities including basic or clinical research, publication of research and/or educational articles, and development and evaluation of novel approaches to teaching and clinical care.  Other services to the School such as committee work is also expected.   The Dental Pathway track allows for a 3-5 year term, with indefinite reappointments; and is not tenure eligible.  The track allows for promotion to the professor rank. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. The opportunity to work in intramural practice or private practice (one day/week) may be available.  The Department of Restorative Dentistry is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning environment.         

GENOMICS INSTITUTE: Project Scientist Genome Assemblies (Open until filled. Apply by 10/30/19) Recruitment Period Open date: September 30th, 2019 Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The Genomics Institute at University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications from outstanding scientists for the position of Project Scientist. We seek a self-motivated, creative scientist interested in genomics with a specific focus on phasing and repeat assembly. Under the direction of Assistant Research Scientist Karen Miga, the incumbent will be expected to contribute and implement the telomere-to-telomere (T2T) assembly pipeline to finish 350 human diploid genomes, which will serve as the pan-human reference genome. In doing so, the Project Scientist will be responsible for the following: Develop and optimize scalable, cloud-based pipeline to generate complete, telomere-to-telomere assemblies of diploid genomes. Contribute to the development of tool-kits to evaluate repeat collapse and/or phasing switch error to detect and update errors in assemblies. Serve as the point of contact between data/analysis and reference evaluation centers: WashU, UW, and Rockefeller to ensure timely production and release of T2T assemblies. Assist in the management of the high-quality reference genome (HQRG) biorepository and ensure timely public release of assemblies and associated data types. Work directly with graduate and undergraduate students to harden methods and improve analysis pipelines In addition to performing research, the incumbent will be expected to write reports summarizing the results of their research that will be used to prepare manuscripts published in scientific journals, presentations for scientific meetings, and grant proposals to further fund the research. Applicants with expertise in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: knowledge of genome assembly and analysis methods and/or previous experience with developing cloud-based pipelines. The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills and will successfully collaborate with scientists, laboratory scientists, software engineers, and students in developing novel genomics tools, protocols, and resources. Our exceptional collegiality and interdisciplinary collaborations make UCSC an excellent environment for an innovative scientist who can benefit from and contribute to the rapid growth in the sciences and engineering at UCSC. ACADEMIC TITLE Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist SALARY Commensurate with qualifications and experience. POSITION AVAILABLE As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. DURATION OF POSITION Initial appointment will be through June 30, 2021, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding

Texas A&M University Health Science Center and College of Medicine Department Head, Neurosciences & Experimental Therapeutics The Texas A&M University seeks a distinguished academician with proven scientific, strategic and collaborative leadership skills to serve as the next Department Head for Neurosciences and Experimental Therapeutics (NExT). A visionary leader is sought to build upon existing strengths and create a nationally recognized department which has thematic alignment with the Departmental, the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center's vision. The Department Head will lead initiatives to expand the funded research portfolio of the Department and to engage with translational research in the Department and College. The Department has 16 full-time faculty members and is one of four basic science departments within the College of Medicine. Departmental faculty include both nationally recognized leaders and early career investigators, who are funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and numerous private foundations. The department's faculty teach key courses (e.g. Medical Neuroscience, Gross Anatomy, Histology, Pharmacology) in the 1st and the 2nd years of the undergraduate medical (MD) curriculum, which includes the new Engineering Medicine (EnMed) track, and in the graduate (PhD and MD+) programs. Program strengths within the department include: brain development, cellular/molecular bases of drug and alcohol addiction, fetal alcohol syndrome disorders, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, circadian biology, neurobiology of aging, neurodegenerative diseases, neuro-oncology and neuroteratology, drug development and experimental neurotherapeutics Faculty within the department are also affiliated with university-wide interdisciplinary faculties including the Texas A&M Institute of Neuroscience, the Texas Brain and Spine Institute and the Women's Health in Neuroscience Program. The Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics also participates in an interdisciplinary graduate program in the Medical Sciences that leads primarily to the PhD degree with special emphasis in interdisciplinary training in Neurosciences or Experimental Therapeutics. The PhD program in Medical Science usually requires 4-5 years to complete. Graduates from our program are prepared for leadership roles in research and teaching in academic, industrial, or governmental positions. Position Summary The Department Head shall be responsible for providing academic leadership for the faculty, staff and students in the department. The successful candidate will be charged with expanding the research portfolio of the department. They will provide leadership in ensuring excellence in fulfilling all the department's key academic missions, including medical and graduate education, basic and translational research and institutional service. They will have the vision and ability to support the existing research strengths of the department and to stimulate new basic and translational research efforts that are consistent with the strategic goals of the Department, the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center. The Department Head is expected to be actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities at a level commensurate with the academic rank of Full Professor. The successful candidate will present a distinguished record of achievement in research, education, administration, and financial stewardship. They will demonstrate outstanding academic judgment, as well as an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, diversity in all its forms, and interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaborations. They must build on the success of the College of Medicine's current clinical and translational research programs and leverage the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the Texas A&M University community.    

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh seeks additional faculty for the areas of colon and rectal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, breast, endo, and surgical oncology, outside of the tenure stream.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Huntsville Regional Medical Campus (HRMC) invites applications for the position of Regional Chair of Pediatrics. This is a full-time, open rank, non-tenure earning faculty position. The regional chair is charged with promoting the School's mission of education, service, and scholarly activity in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will be a clinician-educator, and like all chairs on the regional campus, they will want to spend up to 60% of their time being active clinically. The Pediatrics Department provides clinical training for 3rd and 4th year medical students (5-6 per rotation). The residency programs on campus include Family Medicine and Internal Medicine that train a total of 60 residents; Pediatrics is a required component of the Family Medicine residency training program.

Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco The School of Medicine at UC San Francisco seeks an outstanding individual to lead its Department of Neurological Surgery. The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative and organizational skills and a national reputation as a leader in academic medicine. The individual chosen will have major responsibilities in the overall direction of this distinguished Department. MD, PhD or equivalent degree required.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine/Department of Medicine Faculty Position Geriatrics The Division of Geriatrics of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month faculty position in geriatric medicine. Applications for positions at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor will be considered and are available immediately. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience. The Division of Geriatrics is a new division within the medical school, jointly affiliated with both the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Medicine. The faculty member will provide geriatric clinical services, participate in resident and student education, and engage in other scholarly activities. The successful candidate will also work to grow the clinical services of the division. Southwest Michigan, like most of the United States, is in need of additional geriatricians. Our community partners Bronson Methodist Hospital, Ascension Borgess Hospital, and Senior Care Partners are actively growing their geriatric services; the members of the Division will practice at these clinical sites. Applicants should be highly motivated to pursue a career in academic geriatrics and ideally have experience in teaching, clinical research, and research project development. Applicants must have a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics and be licensed in the State of Michigan or have the ability to aquire a Michigan license. As a new Division of Geriatrics in a newer medical school, WMed offers an exciting environment to pursue an academic career in geriatrics and help guide the course for growing the program. WMed has a large, state-of-the-art Simulation Center, extensive resources to support clinical research, and abundant opportunities for teaching students and residents, and developing research careers.

The Department of Periodontics is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, faculty member for an Assistant Professor, appointment. This is a 12-month active service period full-time position that is open until filled with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2020. The Department of Periodontics is a collegial community of clinicians and researchers who are committed to advancing the science of periodontology, and known for the exceptional quality of its predoctoral and advanced education programs. The Department has dedicated and experienced faculty, both full and part-time, all of whom are committed to excellence in education, patient care, scholarly activity, and research. Faculty in the Department are active in dental school and university-wide affairs as well as in the American Association of Periodontics, the American Dental Education Association, and the American Association for Dental Research. The University of Washington faculty engages in teaching, research and service.  Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching in both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels, research, service, continuing education, and clinical practice including IV sedation. The initial appointment of an Assistant Professor is typically for a period of three years.  Renewal for a second three-year term will be considered by the department and School during spring quarter of the second year. A mandatory review for tenure and promotion must be conducted in the sixth year of appointment.  Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. The Department of Periodontics is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive learning environment.     

Director, Institute for Human Genetics School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco The School of Medicine at UC San Francisco seeks an outstanding individual to lead its Institute for Human Genetics. The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative and organizational skills and a national reputation as a leader in academic medicine. The individual chosen will have major responsibilities in the overall direction of this distinguished Organized Research Unit.

Assistant Professors - Biomedical Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   Job Description: The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor rank in the broad area of Biomedical Engineering; applicants in the areas of immunoengineering, neuroengineering, bioinstrumentation, and medical devices are particularly encouraged. While we are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position; under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.   As a campus with a continually growing diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with a commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences to apply.   Requirements: The candidates are expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contribute significantly to the advancement of basic science and engineering as evidenced by scholarly publications. Develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research; and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Candidates must have an earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related field by August 31, 2020. Post-doctoral research experience is desired, but not mandatory, for the rank of assistant professor. For associate or full professors, the successful candidate will possess academic credentials of the highest quality and have a strong record of teaching, research, extramural funding, service, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants with research and teaching expertise in areas of biomaterials for devices and regenerative medicine or biosensors and bioinstrumentation are especially encouraged.     Additional Information: The Department of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2017. Thus, successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the growth of the new Department of Biomedical Engineering. The department will represent the core of biomedical engineering research and teaching at UMass, Amherst and will leverage synergies with other departments in the College as well as with the new Institute of Applied Life Sciences (IALS:  https://www.umass.edu/ials/ ), which was established in 2014 with an investment of more than $150 million from the Massachusetts Life Science Center and the University. IALS manages more than 30 core equipment facilities to enable its translational mission ( https://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilities ). There are also avenues for collaboration with the UMass Medical School located in Worcester, MA and Baystate Health in Springfield, MA.