RURAL CANCER HEALTH & POLICY

The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is a leader in patient care, medical education and research.  The Department of Medicine has initiated a search for a full-time, tenure track pathway faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level  in the Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Population Health, Public Health, Health Services Research or equivalent degree in related fields such as Epidemiology, Psychology, Sociology, or Data Science. Candidates with Medical Degrees who demonstrate proficiency in rural health services research and policy may also be considered. Preference will be given to those with experience in cancer care delivery, rural population health or dissemination and implementation science.

This is a research focused position with at least some component of investigation centered on cancer in rural populations.  Cancer focus may be related to cancer prevention, screening, cancer disparities or health care delivery.  Candidates with knowledge and experience of dissemination and implementation science, community based participatory research methodologies or data science methods, as well as candidates with an interest in advancing health policy for rural populations, are of particular interest. 

This position will interface with the program in Population Sciences and Cancer Outcomes in the UVM Cancer Center, the Center for Health Services Research in the Larner College of Medicine and the graduate and undergraduate programs in Public Health at the University of Vermont.  There is an opportunity to participate in teaching activities and to work with learners at all levels. 

There is also an opportunity for a leadership position in the UVM Cancer Center as Associate Director for Rural Health & Cancer Policy. The position has an expectation for current or future extramural funding.  A generous start-up package is available and will be based on the needs of an individual candidate’s research program.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.  

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism. 

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

The University of Vermont offers an outstanding benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, and sick days, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plan options.

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00027138

Applications must include:

♦       CV

♦       Cover letter

♦       Contact information for three references

♦       Separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

 

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to:

Randall Holcombe, Search Committee Chair

Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center

Email: Randall.Holcombe@med.uvm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Employment is subject to a successful background check.