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Faculty - Rank to be Determined - Dept of Oncology

We are searching for an experiencedFaculty - Rank to be Determined - Dept of Oncologyat our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

As a faculty member of the Department of Oncology and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Population Studies and Disparities Research Program, candidate must have a strong potential to develop a robust, independent research program. Demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and will be expected to conduct community-based intervention research that is responsive to the needs and disparities within KCI's 46-county catchment area in Michigan, with the goal of advancing cancer prevention and control and health equity. The candidate will be expected to secure external funding that will provide salary support as Principal Investigator or Co Principal Investigator and support research efforts and projects.

Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed literature as first or co-author. The successful candidate will join a highly dynamic and collegial academic setting, and will receive a competitive start-up package, generous laboratory space, state-of-the-art core facilities, and an environment that supports multidisciplinary collaboration.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental activities, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and trainee mentorship in our graduate and medical programs.

Qualifications:

All candidates must have a PhD, ScD, or equivalent in psychology, public health, nursing, social work, sociology, or other similar scientific discipline with an outstanding postdoctoral record of high impact research and strong potential to develop a robust, independent research program.

Evidence of scholarly productivity (i.e., external grant support and scholarly publications) Ability to provide quality instruction to a variety of students

Faculty rank Commensurate with credentials

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0632 - Oncology

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type:Annual Salary

Working Conditions:

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 045633

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.