DFPM/HCI Joint Faculty Hire for Senior Dir for Community Outreach and Engagement, Rank DOQ
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 1, 2024
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank
DFPM/HCI Joint Faculty Hire for Senior Dir. for Community Outreach and Engagement, Rank DOQ
Department
00958 - DFPM-Administration
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
When Filled
Details
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is deeply committed to addressing the cancer-related needs of our community through outreach and engagement activities, and in collaboration with community partners. We recently formalized our long-standing service to the 5-state Mountain West (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada) region by broadening our catchment area. As the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, we feel the responsibility to help all people across these states in the fight against cancer. To expand our leadership team, we are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who conducts community-engaged research to serve as Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement (COE). Applications are encouraged from Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors leading successful, NIH-funded research programs in this area. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative investigator who is a leader in their own domain and coordinates an existing group of researchers active in COE activities. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, an ability to work effectively with community partners, demonstrated experience in development of multidisciplinary teams and multi-stakeholder partnerships, and a broad vision on how to foster COE as an integral component of all aspects of the Cancer Center. The HCI Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement will report directly to the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and to the Chief Clinical Officer at HCI and will have a key role in the development of HCI's strategic plan in addressing the needs of the catchment area. He/she/they will work closely with all HCI senior directors and clinical leaders, especially the Senior Director for Population Sciences, to ensure that we move the needle in our catchment area.
The new Senior Director will be appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. Founded in 1970, the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. Currently ranked #2 in NIH funding in the 2020 Blueridge Report, the department comprises four complimentary divisions: Public Health, Physician Assistant Studies, Family Medicine, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Faculty appointments and/or affiliations with other departments can be facilitated as needed. At HCI, the Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement will: 1) Lead and coordinate initiatives in HCI's area of service, the 5-State Mountain West (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada); 2) Advance and continue to develop HCI's strategic vision for COE; 3) Work closely with members of the Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity ( HOPE), the program for Community Outreach and Prevention Education ( COPE); the Committee on Community Engagement; and other faculty and staff active in COE; 4) Interact regularly with our longstanding Community Advisory Board (33 members from the Mountain West) for bidirectional input; 5) Work closely with the Senior Director for Clinical Research on the implementation of clinical trials and screening across Mountain West partner institutions; 6) Work closely with other HCI Senior Directors and Disease Centers to advance interdisciplinary integration of COE in all domains of research and clinical care at HCI; and 7) Oversee comprehensive and continuous surveillance of catchment area cancer control needs through the HCI data integration platform.
The HCI 5-state Mountain West catchment area is comprised of unique and heterogeneous populations, including representations of numerous underserved populations: rural/frontier, Latinx, African American/Black, Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, LGBTQ+, and low socioeconomic status. The new Senior Director, COE will have an unprecedented opportunity to guide the expansion of the HCI catchment area and create a model for cancer control across broad geographic areas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. It is desirable that the candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: health equity, rural health, underserved and underrepresented populations, digital health/mHealth, cancer screening, community-based interventions, or implementation science.
HCI is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. HCI is a vigorous and growing Comprehensive Cancer Center, which scored in the “exceptional” range at its recent CCSG review. Part of the University of Utah, HCI includes over 230 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences. Our integrated health system and HCI's participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations in basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, as well as population-based studies of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers and outcomes. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 16 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site. HCI and University of Utah Health provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and services through exceptional core facilities (see www.cores.utah.edu), including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, a GMP-certified cell therapy and regenerative medicine facility, and a comprehensive biospecimen repository, which serve to enhance both discovery and translational science.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: 1) PhD, MD, or equivalent with appropriate post-doctoral training; 2) Must have an established track record of scientific accomplishments with extramural peer-reviewed NIH funding; 3) Should have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience; 4) Must be eligible to work in the US.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan. Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote an inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture. Learn more about HCI's commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi.
Applications accepted continuously, until position is filled or closed.
For further information, please contact: hci.recruitment@hci.utah.edu OR david.gaffney@hci.utah.edu
Quicklink for posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/130483
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date
03/11/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN02947F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank
DFPM/HCI Joint Faculty Hire for Senior Dir. for Community Outreach and Engagement, Rank DOQ
Department
00958 - DFPM-Administration
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
When Filled
Details
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is deeply committed to addressing the cancer-related needs of our community through outreach and engagement activities, and in collaboration with community partners. We recently formalized our long-standing service to the 5-state Mountain West (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada) region by broadening our catchment area. As the only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, we feel the responsibility to help all people across these states in the fight against cancer. To expand our leadership team, we are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who conducts community-engaged research to serve as Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement (COE). Applications are encouraged from Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors leading successful, NIH-funded research programs in this area. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative investigator who is a leader in their own domain and coordinates an existing group of researchers active in COE activities. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, an ability to work effectively with community partners, demonstrated experience in development of multidisciplinary teams and multi-stakeholder partnerships, and a broad vision on how to foster COE as an integral component of all aspects of the Cancer Center. The HCI Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement will report directly to the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and to the Chief Clinical Officer at HCI and will have a key role in the development of HCI's strategic plan in addressing the needs of the catchment area. He/she/they will work closely with all HCI senior directors and clinical leaders, especially the Senior Director for Population Sciences, to ensure that we move the needle in our catchment area.
The new Senior Director will be appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. Founded in 1970, the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. Currently ranked #2 in NIH funding in the 2020 Blueridge Report, the department comprises four complimentary divisions: Public Health, Physician Assistant Studies, Family Medicine, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Faculty appointments and/or affiliations with other departments can be facilitated as needed. At HCI, the Senior Director for Community Outreach and Engagement will: 1) Lead and coordinate initiatives in HCI's area of service, the 5-State Mountain West (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada); 2) Advance and continue to develop HCI's strategic vision for COE; 3) Work closely with members of the Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity ( HOPE), the program for Community Outreach and Prevention Education ( COPE); the Committee on Community Engagement; and other faculty and staff active in COE; 4) Interact regularly with our longstanding Community Advisory Board (33 members from the Mountain West) for bidirectional input; 5) Work closely with the Senior Director for Clinical Research on the implementation of clinical trials and screening across Mountain West partner institutions; 6) Work closely with other HCI Senior Directors and Disease Centers to advance interdisciplinary integration of COE in all domains of research and clinical care at HCI; and 7) Oversee comprehensive and continuous surveillance of catchment area cancer control needs through the HCI data integration platform.
The HCI 5-state Mountain West catchment area is comprised of unique and heterogeneous populations, including representations of numerous underserved populations: rural/frontier, Latinx, African American/Black, Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, LGBTQ+, and low socioeconomic status. The new Senior Director, COE will have an unprecedented opportunity to guide the expansion of the HCI catchment area and create a model for cancer control across broad geographic areas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. It is desirable that the candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: health equity, rural health, underserved and underrepresented populations, digital health/mHealth, cancer screening, community-based interventions, or implementation science.
HCI is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. HCI is a vigorous and growing Comprehensive Cancer Center, which scored in the “exceptional” range at its recent CCSG review. Part of the University of Utah, HCI includes over 230 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences. Our integrated health system and HCI's participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations in basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, as well as population-based studies of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers and outcomes. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 16 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site. HCI and University of Utah Health provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and services through exceptional core facilities (see www.cores.utah.edu), including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, a GMP-certified cell therapy and regenerative medicine facility, and a comprehensive biospecimen repository, which serve to enhance both discovery and translational science.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: 1) PhD, MD, or equivalent with appropriate post-doctoral training; 2) Must have an established track record of scientific accomplishments with extramural peer-reviewed NIH funding; 3) Should have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience; 4) Must be eligible to work in the US.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan. Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote an inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture. Learn more about HCI's commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi.
Applications accepted continuously, until position is filled or closed.
For further information, please contact: hci.recruitment@hci.utah.edu OR david.gaffney@hci.utah.edu
Quicklink for posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/130483
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date
03/11/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN02947F
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Applicant Document - Other
