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Assistant Professor Indigenous Health

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
Salary based upon experience.

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Industry
Education
Role
Teacher / Professor
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Information:

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Department of Indigenous Health, Assistant Professor, Position #00017826

Compensation and Appointment

  • Position: Assistant Professor, based on education and experience
  • Compensation: $110,000+/year; commensurate with qualifications

Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, and tuition waiver. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

Twelve-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment with University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Department of Indigenous Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position will work in close collaboration with the Indigenous Health Department Chair, Graduate Program Director, and other faculty and staff to advance the Indigenous Health Department.

Teaching and Advising

UND Indigenous Health PhD courses are taught in synchronous formats using tele-video technologies via Zoom. Blackboard is the teaching platform. here

Courses to teach will include:
  • PH 581: Principles of Indigenous Health (Lead Instructor)
  • IH 781: Principles of Indigenous Health (Lead Instructor)
  • IH 782: Principles of Indigenous Health 2 (Lead Instructor)
  • IH 766: CBPR & Tribally Driven Research Frameworks (Co- Instructor)
  • Student Advising
  • Other courses as appropriate.

May serve as a guest lecturer for other Indigenous Health PhD courses.

Mentor MPH and PhD students and serve as an academic advisor.

Research

  • Develop an Indigenous Health Research portfolio
  • Collaborate with Indigenous health faculty on developing externally funded projects based on professional expertise.
  • Work with graduate students and create research assistantship opportunities.
  • Write and submit grants.


Service

  • Service includes contribution to the institution/school/department (e.g. committees), to the profession (e.g. professional organizations), and to the community (e.g. boards, etc.).
  • Service expectations are commensurate with percent FTE and consistent with promotion guidelines.

This position will provide teaching, research, and service in a manner consistent with Indigenous Health Department values and vision. It is encouraged that this position will generate 30-50% of salary from external sources for research and creative activity by the end of the first year.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Terminal degree in public health discipline, medicine, psychology, research methods, health systems, health administration, or related field.
  • Demonstrated track record of teaching college-level courses; or demonstrates potential to successfully teach Indigenous Health courses.
  • One-year experience and proficiency in using distance technologies for communications (webinars, online modules, or televideo, etc.).
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience teaching at the graduate level.
  • MPH degree in addition to terminal degree.
  • Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience working with Indigenous populations.

To Apply: Must apply online at https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings.html and must include the following materials:

1. Letter of interest

2. Current curriculum vita

3. Contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on December 19, 2022. Position is open until filled.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability (less than one year old) from the Veterans' Administration.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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