Department of Population Health Sciences (Associate or Full Professor) –

Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment and Research

The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Duke University invites applications and nominations for regular rank faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level. DPHS consists of 52 primary faculty members, 57 scholars with secondary appointments, and 97 professional staff who conduct and support research and prepare the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors impacting the health of populations. DPHS offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in population health sciences. DPHS’ ultimate goal is to reduce health disparities, implement effective health innovations, measure true health needs and their relative value to patients, and link communities and healthcare systems. Faculty collaborate closely with clinical departments and institutes across the School of Medicine.

The faculty member will be a member of the Center for Health Measurement within DPHS. The Center’s mission is to design and conduct research studies on critical methodological issues for measuring patient-centered outcomes and to collaborate with investigators from academia, industry, and government to promote the principled use of patient-centered outcome measures in research and healthcare delivery settings. The Center includes both primary and affiliated faculty, and dedicated staff with expertise in qualitative and quantitative methodology. Center website: https://populationhealth.duke.edu/research/center-health-measurement-chm

We seek a candidate who is interested in designing clinical outcome assessments (e.g., patient-reported, observer-reported, performance-based, digital technologies) for different clinical research and healthcare delivery settings across a broad range of disease groups (including rare diseases) and demographic populations (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender). Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to join our exciting and collaborative community, and a commitment to integrity, authenticity, and diversity.

Requirements:

·         A PhD, ScD, DrPH or equivalent research doctoral degree in public health, population health sciences, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, or a related discipline.

·         Experience with clinical outcome assessments and their application in clinical research and healthcare delivery settings.

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding.

·         Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and demonstrate teaching excellence at the graduate level.

·         Highly self-motivated individual, enthusiastic about scientific discovery and able to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of a research team

·         Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department, healthcare system, and community

The application package should include: (1) a cover letter (with contact information); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a three-page research statement that includes a description of past research accomplishments, plans for future research, and their experience and approach to supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment; and (4) a one-page statement describing their teaching or mentoring philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching or mentoring, and experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment. All applications should be Submitted through the Academic Jobs Online website @ https://academicjobsonline.org

Diversity and Inclusion: Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. More information about the Department’s diversity, inclusion, and equity work can be found at: https://populationhealth.duke.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei.

Important Dates: Applications should be received by Monday, December 16, 2024 for inclusion during initial consideration.

Questions: Contact the search committee chair, Bryce Reeve, at Bryce.Reeve@Duke.edu

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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