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  The Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Senior clinical investigator with an established track record of federally funded research in pediatric brain injury and clinical expertise in pediatric neurocritical care.  Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a 296-bed hospital serving 5 million people. The patient population includes virtually every child in the region suffering life-threatening illness or injury. In addition to having the full range of medical subspecialties and active cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and other subspecialty surgery programs, the hospital is an international center for liver, small bowel, multivisceral, heart, and lung transplantation. An active ECMO program cares for children with severe respiratory or circulatory insufficiency. Overall, over 2700 patients are admitted each year to the 36-bed intensive care unit.  The training program in pediatric critical care medicine is internationally renowned. Opportunities for education research and innovation are plentiful, including an exceptional simulation center. Fellows in the accredited Critical Care Medicine training program provide 24-hour in-house coverage.  Collaborative opportunities and resources for both clinical and laboratory research abound at the University of Pittsburgh. We have particular strengths in translational neurointensive care, neuroscience, bioinformatics, resuscitation, sepsis, shock, transport medicine, and health services research. An established track record of funded independent research in pediatric brain injury and leading federally-funded multicenter trials is required for this tenure-track position.

  The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is seeking a dynamic, student-centered leader who is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, dedicated to support the whole student, and increase student’s global awareness through student government and leadership development as the Director of Student Engagement and Assessment.   Duties:  Provide leadership and direction using an equity lens to advance the university’s goals of student success and retention through co-curricular experiential education. This professional position is responsible for applying knowledge of student development theory and best practices in developing strategies and mechanisms to monitor and enhance student engagement outside the classroom, assessing and analyzing involvement in relation to student satisfaction and student success, and initiating recommendations for creating more effective student involvement. The director also is responsible for coordinating the Student Affairs division’s outside-the-classroom curriculum and must work collaboratively with Student Affairs staff, student organizations, faculty and administrators to effectively administer a co-curricular program.

  Faculty Positions in Quantitative Methods in Behavioral Data Science The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two faculty positions in Quantitative Methods in Behavioral Data Science. One position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and one will be open-rank. We seek candidates who are dedicated to our research mission and passionate about teaching in a world-class institution. We are especially interested in candidates developing data science methods to understand developmental and change processes; to inform substantive theories; to support causal inferences; or to improve the design and implementation of intervention or data collection. We welcome applications from individuals who are developing innovative methods and models for understanding and predicting longitudinal processes across multiple systems (e.g., behavior, physiology), multiple levels of analysis (e.g., individuals, families, institutions), and/or multiple timescales (e.g., minutes, days, years), such as latent variable modeling, network and graph theoretic models, dynamic or dynamical systems models, machine learning, categorical data analysis, item response theory, panel methods for constructing counterfactuals, or simulation-based approaches. An earned doctorate in computational, quantitative behavioral or social sciences, statistics, or related fields, and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required. Applicants should demonstrate a clear program of research, a strong publication record, and the potential to obtain external funding. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses as well as directing theses/dissertations. We also particularly welcome applicants interested in teaching advanced quantitative and computational classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Applicants should be interested in collaborating broadly with the substantive areas in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, including Family Development; Individual Development during Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and/or Aging; and Intervention and Prevention. Our HDFS Department administers graduate, undergraduate, and research programs focused on individual development from infancy to old age, on family structure and dynamics, and on the impact of social/cultural contexts on development and family functioning. Our graduate program is rated by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top developmental science graduate programs in the country. In addition, a recent survey rated our HDFS graduate program as the top-ranked graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies in North America, The Department`s multidisciplinary faculty includes expertise in development across the life span, social-affective neuroscience, clinical and health psychology, prevention science, family process and intervention, demography, education, and methodology. A hallmark of the program's research and graduate training is its focus on development and application of innovative methods for the analysis of change over time. These activities are facilitated by multiple research units at Penn State: The Quantitative Developmental Systems Methodology Group ( http://quantdev.ssri.psu.edu ), the Social Science Research Institute ( http://ssri.psu.edu/about ), the Methodology Center ( http://methodology.psu.edu/ ), and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences ( https://ics.psu.edu/about/ics-centers/ ).

  The Department of Human Genetics in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health seeks an individual at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor outside of the tenure stream. This full-time position will direct the MS program in Genetic Counseling. Depending on her/his qualifications, this individual may be hired as Program Director or as an Assistant/Associate Program Director with the opportunity to quickly transition to the Program Director position.

  The Department of Human Genetics in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health seeks an individual at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor outside of the tenure stream. This full-time position will contribute to the educational mission of the department by teaching and mentoring students in the Genome Bioinformatics masters program and other programs. The department offers the MS in Genetic Counseling, MPH in Public Health Genetics, MS in Genome Bioinformatics, and MS and PhD in Human Genetics. Candidates may focus primarily on the educational mission of the department or may have substantial interest in both teaching and research.

  The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Biostatistics Facility and the Department of Human Genetics in the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh seek applicants with degrees in Human Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or a related field for a full-time assistant or associate professor (non-tenure stream) appointment. The hired individual will join a highly collaborative environment and will provide bioinformatics and computational biology support to pre-clinical, clinical and translational researchers engaged in genomics, data analytics, transcriptomics, microbiomics and related areas. Hillman is strongly supported by UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, which ranks among the top five universities in the country in terms of NIH-funded research Located in the City of Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood, Hillman is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated matrix comprehensive cancer center focused on state-of-the-art cancer research, training the next generation of cancer researchers and engaging in outreach to the community. Hillman has over 300 members, seven scientific programs, fifteen supported shared resources, and an FY18 institutional funding base of nearly $157 million. During its 2015 NIH review, the Hillman Biostatistics Facility earned the highest possible score, “Exceptional.” The Department of Human Genetics has thriving MS and PhD programs including an MS program in genome bioinformatics. The department’s research spans the full spectrum of human genetics research, with particular emphasis on statistical and bioinformatic approaches to dissecting complex disease. Responsibilities will include working with ‘omics pipelines, annotation tools, and data, including DNA sequence, RNAseq, methylation data, microbiome data, etc. The successful candidate will use or develop methods to prepare and analyze data from observational studies and clinical trials, train scientists in the use of analysis methods, and present results to scientific collaborators. He or she will supervise trainees and Master-level analysts in all of these areas. He or she will also make contributions to the teaching, mentoring, and service missions of the Department of Human Genetics.

Biology Educational Technician (Reg FT 12 month, with benefits) Position Title: Biology Educational Technician (Reg FT 12 month, with benefits) Department: Biology Campus : North Campus Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than March 12, 2020. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed. This is a regular full-time 12 month position with benefits. Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State's retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Salary Grade: Per Contract Job Category: Faculty/Counselor/Librarian/Ed Tech/Academic Advisor Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Job Slot: 2740 Job Open Date: 2/7/2020 Job Close Date: Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting. General Summary: Maintain and set up the laboratories in the Biology Department and support the faculty as needed. Duties: 1. Orient faculty, adjunct faculty, and students to laboratory, instructional areas, or facilities; serve as resource person for faculty and students. 2. Assist faculty in preparation of laboratories and specialized instructional materials, including required equipment and supplies. 3. Maintain systemized order and cleanliness in laboratories and stockroom facilities. 4. Maintain inventory of all equipment and supplies in the laboratories and order supplies as needed. 5. Repair broken or damaged equipment or arrange for repair of equipment with outside agencies when necessary. 6. Assist Department Head with department budget. 7. Supervise work-study students as needed. 8. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Administration of Criminal Justice Instructor (Reg FT 10 month, with benefits) Position Title: Administration of Criminal Justice Instructor (Reg FT 10 month, with benefits) Department: Admin. of Criminal Justice Campus : South Campus Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than March 12, 2020. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed. This is a regular full-time tenure-track instructor-level 10 month position with benefits. Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State's retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Salary Grade: Per Contract Job Category: Faculty/Counselor/Librarian/Ed Tech/Academic Advisor Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Job Slot: 2609 Job Open Date: 2/7/2020 Job Close Date: Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting. General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development. Duties: The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials. Maintain five office hours each week. Support the college's goals. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

  Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Finance and Business has long been committed to advancing diversity and inclusion at Penn State. With the establishment of one of the first positions dedicated to focusing efforts on matters of equity and justice for staff at the university, Finance and Business has continually led the way on addressing the needs of employees who are often underrepresented or under-served due to an understanding that diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial to the success of the university. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Finance and Business, is excited to welcome applications for the inaugural role of Assistant Director. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is seeking a collaborative partner to work alongside the Director to help provide overall guidance, resources, and support for advancing Finance and Business' diversity and inclusion efforts as a means to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees across Finance and Business. Building off a knowledge base of working with members of historically underrepresented and marginalized populations, the Assistant Director will be responsible for primary management of one of Finance and Business' premiere programs - the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship Program. The Assistant Director will work with the Director to identify, coordinate, and - at times - facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education for Finance and Business employees. Additionally, the Assistant Director will work with colleagues to identify, plan, implement and assess professional development programs as well as programs that promote cultural awareness and inclusion, including celebrations of ethnic/racial group heritage. Serving as an extension of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Assistant Director will engage with colleagues from Finance and Business-wide, university-wide, and community-wide committees, to serve as an advocate for improving the daily workplace experiences for employees across Finance and Business. Additionally, the Assistant Director will be asked to work towards furthering existing and developing new initiatives to further advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including: staying abreast of current DEI trends in industry and higher education, attending/presenting at local and national conferences, identifying ways to further the profile of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and working in partnership with colleagues across the university to provide opportunities for support for Finance and Business employees.

Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage (Assistant/Associate Professor of Lawyering Skills) PENN STATE UNIVERSITY'S DICKINSON LAW invites applications for a Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage at the rank of Assistant /Associate Professor of Lawyering Skills, a 48-week, tenure-track position expected to begin July 1, 2020. We welcome candidates with outstanding academic credentials, practice experience, and/or judicial clerkship experience. Dickinson Law strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the university, see: Penn State Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement . The Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage will work as part of the Office of Academic and Student Services to train law students for the rigor of law school, the bar exam, and the practice of law. The Director will report to the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services and work closely with all faculty and staff to enhance the learning and study skills of all students, with an emphasis on at-risk students. The Director will develop and present academic success and bar exam preparation workshops; teach and support substantive bar-preparation courses and/or courses that provide academic and law-specific skill development; and provide individual counseling throughout law school and preparation for the bar exam. The Director is expected to engage in the following administrative and faculty duties: Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services in developing and administering an academic success and bar exam preparation program. This includes organizing and presenting specialized materials, workshops, and programs for students and faculty, including summer bar success programming and orientation workshops; Teach substantive bar-preparation courses and support courses that provide academic and law-specific skill development; Attend and present at appropriate conferences, workshops, and seminars in the field of academic success and bar exam preparation, as well as legal education and pedagogy; Research and keep abreast of the latest developments in academic success pedagogy, learning theories, technologies, and scholarly literature; Publish scholarship appropriate for faculty in the academic success and bar exam preparation field; Meet individually with students to identify areas in need of improvement and to develop plans based on each student's specific needs and abilities. Provide in-depth feedback and instruction on areas such as analytical writing skills, time management, and other skills that assist law students in achieving a high level of academic performance; Collect, analyze, and interpret both hard and narrative data relating to students' pre-law school academic background, law school performance, and bar passage. Participate in relevant ABA and other reporting requirements; Support and counsel graduates re-taking the bar exam to develop effective strategies to ensure success; Serve as the liaison to and manage the relationships with all commercial bar preparation companies; Track and report information regarding bar passage and serve on faculty committees as assigned by the Dean and/or Associate Dean; Provide service to the law school and the University; and Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Associate Dean.

  Assistant/Associate Professor of Lawyering Skills PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S DICKINSON LAW invites applications for an Assistant /Associate Professor of Lawyering Skills, a tenure-track position expected to begin July 1, 2020. We welcome candidates with outstanding academic credentials, practice experience, and/or judicial clerkship experience. Dickinson Law strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the university, see: Penn State Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement . The legal writing program at Penn State Dickinson Law is designed to help students develop essential lawyering skills. The program consists of a comprehensive two-semester sequence focused on building the legal research, analysis, and writing skills used in today's law practice. Classes meet in small sections led by experienced full-time faculty who are at the forefront of trends in legal writing and research. Responsibilities of the Assistant /Associate Professor of Lawyering Skills include: Teaching two sections per semester of courses related to legal writing, reasoning, analysis, and critical thinking; Providing service to the law school and the University; and Participating in the larger community for legal research and writing professionals by publishing scholarship, regularly attending and/or presenting at conferences, and pursuing other relevant endeavors to support the faculty member's professional development.

  Visiting Professor of Law   PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S DICKINSON LAW invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Law to teach Federal Courts and Administrative Law during the 2020-21 academic year for a one-semester commitment. Position may be filled at the Professor of Law, Associate Professor of Law or Assistant Professor of Law level. We welcome candidates with outstanding academic credentials, including a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; practice experience, and/or judicial clerkship experience. Dickinson Law strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the university, see: Penn State Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement .

The Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Careers consists of seven departments which are Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, Foundational Mathematics, Mathematics, Nursing and Physics. Each department oversees innovative degree programs, proficiency certificates and many offer multiple courses to fulfill the College’s General Education requirements. The Division also works with a number of external stakeholders to provide clinicals, community service and research opportunities for students. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic & Student Success, the Dean of Math, Science and Health Careers provides energetic, strategic and collaborative leadership, supervision and administration of divisional academic programs, including support for department heads, instructional support staff, faculty and curricula, and provides strategic development, direction and implementation of academic operations, policies, practices and procedures. The Dean is responsible for maintaining and developing high quality academic programs, selection and retention of divisional faculty and staff, and day-to-day management of divisional operations including budget preparation and oversight. The Dean serves as a member of the Vice President’s leadership team, participates in the College’s strategic planning, provides oversight and management of assessment in the division, and works closely with both academic and administrative areas of the College.

Assistant Professor of Surgery The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh is inviting applications for the faculty position of Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream. The assigned faculty will play an integral role in the clinical care of vascular surgical patients and have a strong involvement with medical, resident, and fellow teaching.

Tenured Professor of Surgery The Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh has embarked upon a search for a Vice-Chair for Surgical Oncology Services in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. The Surgical Oncology Services at UPMC/University of Pittsburgh includes 30 surgeons that span multiple sections including breast surgical oncology, colon and rectal surgery, endocrine surgery, gastrointestinal and general surgical oncology, and hepato-pancreatic-biliary surgery. During 2019, our surgeons performed more than 17,000 procedures in 12 hospitals. Surgical Oncology at UPMC has a storied history dating to the formation of the NSABP and paradigm changing work in the management of breast cancer and other solid tumors. More recently, we have become renowned for our SSO and ACGME-approved Surgical Oncology Fellowship (total of 10 slots) and world leading robotic surgery program. Our research programs include cutting edge bench-based research in tumor immunology, immunotherapy, and gene therapy as well as a robust portfolio of clinical trials. In addition, the surgical oncology program has a dedicated NIH T-32 training grant.         The Vice Chair for Surgical Oncology Services plays a major role in setting the strategy for our 40+ hospital system that spans three states and is engaged in our extensive international programs that include the management and consulting services to health care facilities in China, Italy, Ireland, and Kazakhstan.    

We invite applications for a tenure-track Faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level, in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology (DCSB) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. We seek creative individuals who will develop a cutting-edge research program and lead collaborative research initiatives on the development and use of novel computational models, physical sciences and/or engineering methodologies, machine learning algorithms and quantitative analysis and dissemination tools to address current challenges in computational neurobiology research, with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and helping to facilitate the translation of basic research into clinical applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor an elite group of students at the Joint Carnegie Mellon University–University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology (CPCB), in addition to the Integrative Systems Biology (ISB) and Center for Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh  (CNUP) Graduate Training Programs, and the Computational Biomedicine and Biotechnology Master’s Program (CoBB). Level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and responsibilities.

The Department of Neurology seeks a stroke specialist with fellowship training This is for a full time Assistant Professor in non-tenure stream position.  The incumbent will join The UPMC Stroke Institute which offers an active clinical stroke service, acute stroke management and endovascular therapy, acute stroke clinical trial programs, a strong stroke and endovascular neurology fellowship program and a strong basic science stroke research program.  Candidates must have academic credentials appropriate for faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.