Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences
Position ID:
Duke-Department of Population Health Sciences-MI [#31471]
Position Title:
Medical Instructor
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/15 11:59PM
** (posted 2026/01/05, listed until 2026/01/15)
** (posted 2026/01/05, listed until 2026/01/15)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a regular-rank faculty position at the Medical Instructor level. DPHS consists of 51 primary faculty members, 80 secondary faculty, and 72 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. This position will also have an appointment in the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). DCRI is part of the Duke University School of Medicine and is the largest full-service, mission-driven academic clinical research organization with more than 130 affiliated faculty and over 600 operations staff. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in evidence-based care and care delivery in clinical settings, particularly those with experience implementing clinical programs across multiple health systems. A completed research fellowship (e.g., postdoctoral training) is highly desirable. Experience with mixed-methods research, including qualitative approaches, and with non-pharmacologic pain interventions is also 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, impact, rigor, and inclusive excellence. Requirements: - A Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent research doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (completed by start - 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 inclusive excellence in the department, healthcare systems, and communities. Your application package should include: 1. Curriculum vitae 2. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references 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). DPHS aims 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. Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 references
And anything else requested in the position description.
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