Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Research Faculty - ETSU


The College of Public Health is recruiting up to seven full-time Research Faculty to advance and grow its Center for Rural Health Research. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading and collaborating on research projects, programs and/or policy analyses in support of the Center’s mission and goals. Faculty will be involved in one or more of the strategic areas of the Center, including research development and execution; program planning, implementation and evaluation; and policy analysis.

Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive employment benefits are provided.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates with training and experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Rural health and rural public health
  • Innovative approaches to health care delivery
  • Evaluation of community-based organizations
  • Early childhood interventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Priority will also be given to those with:
  • A track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders and with demonstrated skills and experience in conducting innovative
  • High-quality research
  • Intervention or policy studies
  • Analysis of large datasets
  • Disseminating findings to broad audiences
  • Translating the team of investigators, staff and research assistants.
  • Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field, eligible for appointment in one of the five departments in the college (Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Community and Behavioral Health, Environmental Health, Health Services Management & Policy, and Health Sciences). Candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant field with exceptional experience in Rural Health Research may be considered.
  • Training and/or experience in research design/methods, program planning and evaluation, and/or policy analysis.
  • Experience with statistical analysis and scientific writing.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years of related work experience
  • Record of scientific publications
  • Previous experience in a university environment.