Overview
The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is a leader in patient care, medical education and research. The Department of Medicine has initiated a search for a full-time, tenure track pathway faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Population Health, Public Health, Health Services Research or equivalent degree in related fields such as Epidemiology, Psychology, Sociology, or Data Science. Candidates with Medical Degrees who demonstrate proficiency in rural health services research and policy may also be considered. Preference will be given to those with experience in cancer care delivery, rural population health or dissemination and implementation science.
This is a research focused position with at least some component of investigation centered on cancer in rural populations. Cancer focus may be related to cancer prevention, screening, cancer disparities or health care delivery. Candidates with knowledge and experience of dissemination and implementation science, community based participatory research methodologies or data science methods, as well as candidates with an interest in advancing health policy for rural populations, are of particular interest.
This position will interface with the program in Population Sciences and Cancer Outcomes in the UVM Cancer Center, the Center for Health Services Research in the Larner College of Medicine and the graduate and undergraduate programs in Public Health at the University of Vermont. There is an opportunity to participate in teaching activities and to work with learners at all levels.
There is also an opportunity for a leadership position in the UVM Cancer Center as Associate Director for Rural Health & Cancer Policy. The position has an expectation for current or future extramural funding. A generous start-up package is available and will be based on the needs of an individual candidate’s research program.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
The University of Vermont offers an outstanding benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plan options.
Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00027138
Applications must include:
· CV
· Cover letter
· Contact information for three references
· Separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
Questions about this opportunity may be directed to:
Randall Holcombe, Search Committee Chair
Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center
Email: Randall.Holcombe@med.uvm.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
About The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine / The University of Vermont Cancer Center
The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.
The Larner College of Medicine
Founded in 1822, The Larner College of Medicine is the seventh oldest medical school in the nation. As Vermont's only research university, UVM is an economic engine for the entire state, and the Larner College of Medicine plays a substantial role in creating a significant return on the state's investment. The mission of the UVM Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont is to educate a diverse group of dedicated physicians and biomedical scientists to serve across all the disciplines of medicine; to bring hope to patients by advancing medical knowledge through research; to integrate education and research to advance the quality and accessibility of patient care; and to engage with our communities to benefit Vermont and the world.
The University of Vermont Cancer Center
The University of Vermont Cancer Center (UVMCC) is Vermont’s only not-for-profit comprehensive clinical and research cancer center. Founded in 1974, the organization is located within the University of Vermont (UVM) Larner College of Medicine and enjoys a clinical partnership with The University of Vermont Medical Center. UVMCC has over 160 active members engaged in laboratory, population and clinical research, education of a next generation of cancer scientists and clinicians, and clinical care. The mission of the University of Vermont Cancer Center is to reduce the burden of cancer in Vermont, northeastern New York and across northern New England, through research, outstanding clinical care, community outreach and education. Working together, affiliated members, clinicians, scientists, and community stakeholders will be leaders in facilitating transdisciplinary discovery and achieving cancer health equity in northern New England. The Cancer Center has four pillars – research, community outreach and engagement, exceptional clinical care and education.
