Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved in 2014 the Academic Competitiveness Fund (ACF) to provide resources for hiring tenure system faculty who will enhance the national and international excellence and competitiveness of MSU as an R1 top-tier research university. From this resource, the Global Impact Initiative (GII) was launched, aiming to recruit 100 new faculty in some of the most exciting new research areas. Entering its second phase in 2022, the GII is now seeking investigators for positions aligned with key areas of research outlined in the University’s 2030 Strategic Plan. This position is supported by Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative, which is designed to address global ‘grand’ challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising – and critical – fields of research. The GII is a comprehensive investment focusing on new and enhanced research endeavors around health, energy, education, the environment, food, national security, and global development. Concurrently, this initiative is moving Michigan State University forward, allowing us to aggressively pursue big ideas, innovation, and global impact and respond to the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan Strategic Plan | Michigan State University (msu.edu). The Michigan State University College of Nursing is fully committed to addressing the significant issues associated with extant health disparities and improving health equity nationally and globally. We are looking to hire a mid- or senior-level tenure track faculty member who is a national expert in Health Services Research. More specifically, given the increasing complexity of healthcare delivery and collection of healthcare data, complementary expertise is needed in data science, health informatics, and health technology. The applicant's research should enhance or complement current College of Nursing concentrations in health promotion and illness prevention, symptom science and management, or health services research, all within the context of addressing health equity and social determinants of health. As a senior researcher in the College of Nursing, focusing on Health Services Research, the position responsibilities include obtaining and continuing an established program of funded extramural and interdisciplinary research; being a published nursing scholar; teaching across undergraduate and graduate nursing education focusing on area(s) of expertise; outreach and community service and active involvement with college and university committees. The position also requires a strong commitment to student mentorship. The appointment of academic rank and salary are dependent on evidence of research, teaching, and scholarship achievements. This is an academic year faculty position. Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. Academic and research integrity along with ethical behavior are expected of all faculty in the College of Nursing.

Requirements

PhD in Nursing or related field
Record of success in acquiring, contributing to, and sustaining national extramural funding
Demonstrated record of advising and mentoring students in the area of health technology research
Strong understanding of nursing data science, informatics, and health technology
Experience with curricular development of Health Services Research courses
Demonstrated ability to move research from clinical trials to dissemination and implementation studies and/or translational research
Demonstrated ability to establish a strong interdisciplinary research team
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in nursing or related field
Commitment to scholarly work to enhance practice, policy, and education
National and/or regional presentations in the area of research
Experience working with disparate populations and/or health equity
Experience in collaborative and team relationships in teaching
Meet the criteria for appointment as an Associate or Full Professor in the tenure track at Michigan State University College of Nursing
Maintain and grow a focused program of nationally-funded research as PI, Multi-PI and/or Co-PI
Significant experience with data, data imputation techniques, and data analysis
Exceptional record of successfully mentoring junior researchers, leading to their research dissemination and funding
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Expansive experience designing high-quality, rigorous research and evaluation projects, inclusive of developing surveys, qualitative data questions, and other data collection tools
Consistently publishing four or more peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals annually, with the majority of publications being first or senior author
Current and recent history of presenting peer-reviewed podium presentations or posters annually at regional, national, or international conferences
Current or most recent experience in a leadership role on local, regional, national, or international committees and/or board
Received recognition for research achievements through awards at regional, national, and/or international levels
Evidence of a large and diverse interprofessional network of interdisciplinary scientists supporting the DEI mission of the CON.
Familiarity with traditional evaluation approaches and emerging analytic trends
Extensive experience with analytical tools and software
Proven effective project management abilities
In depth experience in research within academic settings
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement
Contact list of at least three (3) professional references including full name, title, telephone number and email address

Responsibilities

Maintaining a program of research associated with Health Services Research
Assisting/Leading the development of curriculum associated with health informatics
Working with senior research leadership within the College, University, and community to bring together various disciplines across colleges and health partners to address health challenges
In collaboration with our Associate Dean for Research and the PhD Program, assisting early career scientists to build and strengthen the focus of their research, specifically in the area of healthcare technologies, health informatics, and related health outcomes
Mentor pre-doctoral students and junior faculty in the area of Health Services Research
Leverage data science, health informatics, and health technology to grow the College of Nursing research portfolio
Participating in recruitment activities related to junior, mid-stage, and senior researchers
Participating in service to the college and university (i.e., academic governance process)
Participating in community outreach and networking at local, regional, state, national and international levels

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