University of Kansas Medical Center Looking for Assistant/Associate Professor, Implementation Science Full Time

Department:
SOM Wichita Department of
Population Health
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Population Health Faculty

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor – Implementation
Science

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
KU School of Medicine-Wichita is seeking an
outstanding researcher to join a developing research program focused on advancing delivery of cutting edge, innovative child and adolescent
mental health services across the spectrum of care from prevention to tertiary intervention. We are seeking a tenure track faculty to apply
dissemination and implementation (D&I) science to enhance rigorous, pragmatic studies in child and adolescent mental health. The vision for
this shared position is to effectively integrate D&I principles and healthcare delivery research into an existing strong clinical program in
pediatric primary care and mental health services. Such research is supported by a strong collaboration between the departments of
Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Population Health. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary teams of
faculty from partner departments across the university.

The position will also teach in the graduate programs in the department of
Population Health, which include a PhD program in Health Policy and Management and fully accredited master’s programs in Public Health,
Health Services Administration, and Clinical Research. There is also the potential for teaching faculty, residents, and students in the
partnering clinical departments.

The department seeks strong applicants with a demonstrated track record of funded and published
research, including interdisciplinary collaborations, in dissemination and implementation research with a focus on behavioral health and
psychiatric illness. This position will be a 12-month full-time, tenure track position at the late assistant or associate professor level
commensurate with experience. Established investigators may be considered for leadership roles and opportunities, as
appropriate.

Opportunities for clinical work in the departments of Pediatrics and/or Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences could be
available should the candidate be interested in and qualified for clinical work.

A cover letter, CV, 3-5 sample publications must be
submitted with the application and the names of three references should be provided.

Job Description:

Required
Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) with training in implementation science, psychology, health services
  research or related area
• Demonstrated history of scholarship in the dissemination and implementation science related to delivery of
  mental health services and programs
• Potential to support or secure extramural funding as demonstrated by participation in recent
  grants and/or contracts
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, inter-disciplinary
  environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of experience in academic or private health-related research
  environment
• Post-doctoral training in D&I science, healthcare delivery or health services research methods
• Evidence of
  effective teaching in courses related to the department’s degree programs is strongly preferred, along with the potential to supervise and
  mentor graduate students and contribute to the training of clinician investigators

Job Duties Outlined:

• Research
• Initiate/maintain an ongoing program of D&I research at the intersection of Population Health,
  Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, and Pediatrics. In collaboration with clinicians from partner departments, lead implementation studies
  focused on improving delivery of care in diverse settings among multiple populations
• Collaborate with other faculty members as part
  of interdisciplinary research teams

• Teaching
• Teach graduate programs in Population Health according to
  educational and research expertise
• Participate in course and curriculum development In Population Health
• Support the
  teaching efforts of the departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, including lectures and other activities to
  students, physicians, etc

• Clinical care
• Provide clinical services within the departments of Pediatrics
  and/or Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, if qualified

• Administrative
• Participate in departmental
  committees and activities, and faculty meetings. Provide other services to the school, university, and community, as
  appropriate

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 Sample Publications
• Names of three
  references

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To
learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Assistant-Associate-Professor—Impleme
ntation-Science_JR003826 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number
JR003826.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any
applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The
University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate,
graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU
Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient
care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn
more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support
employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as
paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information,
please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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