Assistant Professor Community Health and Preventive Medicine Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Details About MSM Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.We exist to: Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !Posting Number ACAD464 Job Title Assistant Professor Community Health and Preventive Medicine Position Title Assistant Professor Community Health and Preventive Medicine Position Type Faculty Number of vacancies 1 Salary Commensurate with experience Department Comm Hlth/Prev Med-Ch/Pm Position Summary Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is seeking an Assistant Professor to develop an independent research agenda in Health Policy, Health Economics, Social Epidemiology (with policy focus), Legal Epidemiology, or Public Health Law. The ideal candidate will have experience studying the effect of law and policy on health outcomes, specifically health inequities and/or health equity. The ideal candidate will engage in teaching, research, and service, with a primary focus on health policy research and policy evaluation. The ideal candidate will also participate in the teaching of core and elective health policy and advocacy courses offered to MSM medical students, residents, fellows, and community partners.Minimum Qualifications
PhD, JD, DrPH, or other equivalent doctoral degree with strong research background in Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Outcomes, Social Epidemiology (with policy focus), Legal Epidemiology, Public Health Law
Must either have or be already developing a successful, externally funded research portfolio
Strong publication record
Documented experience working in a team science environment
Preferred Qualifications:Strong research background in legal epidemiology/legal evaluation/policy analysis.Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated history of or potential for external research funding and a background in legal epidemiology/legal evaluation/policy analysis.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20987
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.Job Duties Description of Job Duty
Apply statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, interpret, and/or report health and health policy data and outcomes
Perform valid and useful analyses of data sets in support of task areas using existing data or data to be collected
Interpret results of studies on health laws, policy interventions, evaluation, effectiveness, gap analyses,
Employ proven systematic methods for collecting, analyzing, and leveraging information to evaluate healthcare projects, policies, and programs for effectiveness and efficiency
Collaborate with internal and external research partners on research question development, study design, analysis plan, interpretation, and dissemination
Develop and teach courses in health policy, health economics, epidemiology, or other related subjects
Develop and analyze a variety of research data using statistical methods
Provide data management support, including creation of legal and policy data sets and use of secondary health or other outcome data.
Develop and maintain documentation and technical reports for data sets including data dictionary, variable index, and format catalogs
Assist researchers in developing appropriate study protocols and analysis plans.
Analyze statistical data using software such as SAS , SPSS , SUDAAN , R Studio.
Perform ad hoc data analysis at the request of research partners, applicable state and local public health programs.
Provide limited training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding data sets and serve as a point of contact for analysis.
Provide leadership and support for manuscript development, publications, and presentations
Description of Job Duty
The incumbent in this position will engage in teaching, research and public health policy and practice. This position is in response to the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine’s substantial increase its policy-related research, teaching, and community engagement activities.Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Immunization Requirements It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
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(Open Ended Question)Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents