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Faculty, Community Medicine
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A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$162,324 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Faculty, Community Medicine Department:
Community Medicine College/Division:
School Of Medicine Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)Job Details:
Mercer University School of Medicine is searching for a tenure track non-clinical faculty position in the Department of Community Medicine on the Macon campus.Responsibilities :
The Department of Community Medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a faculty member to join the Department. This is a 12-month, tenure track eligible position. Rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate. The Department of Community Medicine has for over 30 years, taught population health skills with MD students and supports a Ph.D. program in Rural Health Sciences. Successful candidates will support the mission and vision of the medical school via research initiatives, provide advice on technical elements of ongoing projects, develop novel approaches and initiatives to improve healthcare. Successful candidates will support the medical school's research initiatives, advise on technical elements of ongoing projects, and develop novel approaches and initiatives that will improve healthcare. Candidates who can contribute to the creation of a comprehensive data platform are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will also teach in the School of Medicine's curriculum, including MD tutorials, Population Health, and/or the Ph.D. program.Qualifications :
Candidates must: Hold a Ph.D. or DrPH in Epidemiology, Population Heath, Health Promotions, or a related clinical health field. Have experience with extramural grant support, statistical design, and analysis.The ideal candidate will have:
Experience using qualitative and quantitative methods and with linking and working with large datasets. Familiarity with longitudinal data analysis. Experience working as part of a team. Ability to work well with others and design and supervise research projects, publish, and contribute to efforts to obtain extramural funding. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting and communicating technical and statistical concepts to clinicians, policy makers, and lay audiences. Familiarity and/or experience with rural health. Teaching graduate or medical students Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful background check.Required Document Attachments :
- CV•Cover Letter•List of three professional references with contact information About Mercer University Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.