Job no: 858714
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Department: Igh Research, Education, And Outreach 40001130
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Faculty, 1/2 Time (50-64.9%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Ast/Asc Prof -FT- Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Position Summary
The Institute for Global Health seeks a part time faculty position. The applicant should be based in Latin America, specifically Peru, where IGH has a critical mass of activities and proven collaborative partners and with more significant potential research projects and activities on the immediate horizon. This position is responsible for advancing and increasing IGH research and education abroad initiatives, programs, projects, and funding proposals with current and new IGH institutional partners in Latin America and the Caribbean for faculty, students, and staff.
Essential duties and responsibilities: Provide structured oversight and research mentorship to Michigan State University – COM MEDICAL students and other MSU students as designated by IGH with sustainable global outreach projects; Facilitate the networking of MSU researchers with our global partner researchers, in Latin America and the Caribbean; Seek and build strategic partnerships with external organizations to further support our Objectives; Serve as Professor/Research Associate/IGH; Serve as lecturer as needed by IGH; Assist with MSGH program as appropriate and as needed; Assist professional grant writers as needed to facilitate research project growth; Continue to develop quality education abroad programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Medical degree (such as MD, DO); current active medical license in Peru; Specialty/residency in Infectious and Tropical Diseases; Be based in Peru; fluent in Spanish & English; project management degree or relevant experience; substantial active current research and publication record; record of networking to engage successfully MSU researchers with global partner researchers esp in Latin America and the Caribbean; demonstrated strong lecturer skills; record of effective mentorship for undergraduate students & medical students; strong record for building strategic partnerships with external organizations.
Desired Qualifications
Additional specialty areas, such as Environmental Health and Public Health; master’s in project management; master’s in public health; additional residency, such as in pediatrics, would be useful for having broader skill set because dealing with a range of medical students for mentorship & it also helps with having a broader range of research interests and relevant skills for successful grantsmanship; additional language skills relevant for programs for engaging with indigenous local populations which are often marginalized and underserved educationally, socially, and medically.
Required Application Materials
(1) CV
(2) Cover letter
(3) List of three references available upon request. The search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate.
(4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement available upon request. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM’s commitment to inclusive excellence. https://com.msu.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion-safety/initiatives
Review of Applications Begins On
05/04/2023
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Apr 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 26, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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