HIV Research Pillar Faculty, Rank: Assistant-to-Full Professor (Faculty)

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a premier mission-driven university dedicated to transforming the lives of underserved and under-resourced communities through health professions education, biomedical and public health research, and compassionate care. CDU has strong relationships with local communities and various community and international partners that are facilitated by its one-of-a-kind community faculty program.

In collaboration with the Urban Health Institute, the CDU HIV Research Pillar and Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (Drew CARES) seek to recruit two faculty members
for an appointment at the academic rank of Assistant-to-Full Professor. Faculty rank will be determined based on experience and review of dossier material submitted.

The University is seeking investigators whose work combines HIV prevention, treatment, and/or health services research with any one or more of the following areassubstance use disorders, mental health, trauma, clinical informatics, hepatitis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or mobile technologies. We seek investigators with research experience and interest in domestic issues related to Black and Latino populations OR international issues related to prevention and treatment services in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, West Indies, or Latin America. HIV clinicians are highly encouraged to apply.

All candidates should also demonstrate an interest and skill in teaching or mentorship and a history of multi- and interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Essential Duties Maintain faculty responsibility and accountability for:

* Developing and contributing to research and other scholarly activities
* Participating in academic programs and committees, as well as other university service activities
* Maintaining a teaching load as assigned to meet department/college instructional needs
* Providing mentorship and opportunities for participation in research to students and residents

Participate in the HIV Research Pillar/Drew CARES by:

* Promoting external and internal positive relationships with departments on campus, and professional and community organizations
* Attending internal, professional, and community meetings
* Mentoring and supporting affiliated junior faculty and fellows

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assisting with the recruitment of faculty and fellows
* Participating in and supporting shared governance
* Performing other related duties as assigned
* Maintaining relationships with community partne rs

* Required QualificationsConceptual and methodological expertise in an area of HIV-related research, with some combination of the following: medicine, health disparities, multi-level modeling, macro-social determinants of health, basic science intervention/prevention development, bio-psychosocial influences, mobile technologies, social network methods, and health policy.
* Candidates with an M.D., Ph.D., DrPH, or DNP from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., medicine, public health, psychology, sociology, anthropology, social/behavioral epidemiology, nursing, health services, behavioral economics, and health policy) are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment
* Evidence of community outreach/engagement
* Experience in a shared governance environment
* Experience providing mentorship and support to students and junior faculty
* Experience teaching MPH, Nursing, Life Sciences, Physician's Assistant or Medical residents and students.

Preferred Qualifications
Junior level candidates:

* Track record of research funding and experience with proposal development, management and statistical analysis.
* Trajectory for independent original research and a commitment to translational research

Mid-Senior level candidates :

* Strong track record of extramural funding
* Established and active research agenda
* Strong record of scholarship, with experience as a principal investigator for funded research studies (e.g., Federal, state, or private)
* Strong publication record
* Evidence of national/international reputation
* Interest and experience in mentoring and attracting additional junior research faculty
* Senior-level candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong track record as independent investigators, graduate-level teachers, and providing leadership
* Experience securing center grant funding preferred.

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

* complexity ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

* Mental DemandsThe mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

* Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
* Occasionally required to work in confined spaces.

* Special Requirements COVID-19 Vaccination : As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff.
* Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and trainees.

FLSA: Exempt

Category: Full Time