Job Summary:
The Division of Reproductive and Population Health ('Pop Health') in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is hiring an associate, full, or advanced assistant professor to join our faculty. A research-based, non-clinical division, Pop Health includes social scientists and public health scholars, as well as affiliated clinical faculty from other divisions and social scientists from across campus who collaborate on research and teaching. To complement our current faculty, we wish to recruit a researcher with expertise in birthing people's autonomy and equity. The scholar should take a critical approach to pregnancy and birth outcomes and could focus on equity/inequity using a variety of axes, including (but not limited to) racism and racial identity, ethnicity, indigeneity, sexual identity, gender identity, immigration status, and/or rurality. While we are most interested in scholarship based in the US context, we would also consider researchers with a more global focus on birth equity or obstetric violence.
Responsibilities:
60% Research: design, conduct, and manage both large and small research projects; publish peer-reviewed publications in top-tier outlets; submit research proposals to federal and non-federal funding agencies; advance birth equity scholarship in national and/or international contexts
25% Service: help bolster and advance the department's research-related strategic plan; serve on committees and participate in faculty governance at the department level; (as appropriate) help lead the Division of Reproductive and Population Health; participate in university, professional, and community service as appropriate; work in collegial relationship with other faculty and staff members
15% Teaching and mentoring: lecture for medical students and other trainees as appropriate on birth outcomes and other topics relating to reproductive healthcare access and outcomes; mentor resident, fellows, and trainees on their own research and professional development; collaborate with students on a variety of projects
The role would involve engagement with medical students, as well as mentoring of and collaboration with ob-gyn residents and fellows. However, the position entails no undergraduate teaching.
The candidate will also participate in administrative and committee work to support the scholarly missions of the Ob-Gyn Department and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of the duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
The chosen applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
PhD or other doctorate (ScD, PsyD, MD, DNP, etc.) in public health, public policy, health services research, medicine, nursing, sociology, demography, social work, anthropology, or related discipline.
Qualifications:
The expectation is that candidates will either already have well-established research programs or will show outstanding potential for securing external funding for their developing programs. We would prefer someone at the associate professor level but will absolutely consider more junior or more senior scholars. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has a growing research infrastructure to help support faculty with preparing and submitting grants and managing funded projects.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
NOVEMBER 01, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
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Additional Information:
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 15, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
- List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
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Contact:
Kirsten Gragg
kgragg@wisc.edu
608-265-3357
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OB-GYN/OB-GYN
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
301825-FA
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