Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences

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Position ID:
Duke-Department of Population Health Sciences-ASSISTANTASSOCIATE [#28413]
Position Title: 
Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Legal Systems and Health Equity
Position Type:
Open Rank
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Population Health / Criminal Legal Systems and Health Equity, Health and Health disparities, Public Health
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/16 11:59PMhelp popup (accepting applications posted 2024/09/12, listed until 2025/03/12)
Position Description:
   

Department of Population Health Sciences

Criminal Legal Systems and Health Equity

The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for regular-rank faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in criminal legal systems and health. DPHS consists of 53 primary faculty members, 57 scholars with secondary appointments, and 97 professional staff who conduct and support research and M.S. and Ph.D. programs preparing the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors impacting the health of populations. DPHS includes various research teams and resources, including the Center for Health Measurement (CHM), Duke PopHealth DataShare that provides access to numerous state and federal electronic health datasets and biostatistics support, Implementation Science Research Collaborative, Research to Eliminate Global Cancer Disparities (REGAL), Qualitative Core (QualCore), and Bellwether Collaborative for Health Justice. The Department has close collaborations with the Duke and Durham Veterans Affairs (VA) health systems, Duke clinical departments, and research centers across Duke and the Durham VA (e.g., Duke Aging Center, Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Duke Global Health Institute, Margolis Center for Health Policy, VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Innovation, among others). The goal of DPHS 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. The faculty includes experts in bioethics, biostatistics, clinical decision sciences, epidemiology, health behavior, health economics, health informatics, health measurement, health policy, health psychology, health services research, health sociology, implementation science, public health, and qualitative research.

We aspire to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, equity, and inclusivity of others without biases or prejudice of any kind. Our collective success depends on a robust exchange of ideas – an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, we are committed to diversity in the staff and faculty we hire, the policies we create, and the decisions we make. For more information about the Department of Population Health Sciences, please visit our website: https://populationhealth.duke.edu.

 

About the Bellwether Collaborative for Health Justice:

As part of the Duke University Department of Population Health Sciences, it is the mission of the Bellwether Collaborative for Health Justice to shine a light on how mass incarceration is a structural determinant of health and an integral facet of structural racism. We are an interdisciplinary research team, led by Dr. Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein. Our work draws on the expertise of justice-involved persons and community experts to inform innovative research that aims to eliminate health disparities, understand and address the structural determinants of health of people impacted by the carceral system, and contribute to policy change in the areas of criminal legal system reform.

 We invite applications from candidates in public health, health policy, community psychology, medical sociology, or a related field. We are particularly interested in candidates who have conducted research with people who have experienced or are impacted by the criminal legal system. Particular focus on community-engaged research that uses a population health lens is a plus. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity, a desire to join our exciting, collaborative, and growing community, and a commitment to integrity, authenticity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements:

      A Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent research doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (completed by start date).

      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 December 16, 2024, for inclusion during initial consideration. 

Questions: Contact the search committee chair, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Ph.D. @ lauren.br@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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 3-Page Research Statement
  • 1-Page Teaching/Mentoring Statement
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://populationhealth.duke.edu/
email address
 
DUMC 104023
Durham, NC 27710