The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor with a research agenda focused on implementation science and/or behavioral interventions. An implementation or dissemination science agenda would focus on development of methods (e.g. interventions, policies) and their application to translate population science or other research discoveries into practical strategies for routine healthcare and public health settings that can improve cancer burden indicators, particularly in underserved communities. A behavioral science agenda would ideally focus on interventions to reduce the burden of obesity and the downstream obesity-associated cancers. The successful candidate will have a PhD degree in relevant population science fields such as public health, epidemiology, implementation science, behavioral science, sociology, and nutrition, or a MD degree with additional substantive research training. Applicants must have a strong record of funded research, peer-reviewed publications, and evidence of mentorship experience. Commensurate with experience and interest, an opportunity for a program co-leader role in the Cancer Center may be available.
The successful applicant will join a vibrant and growing community of over 40 faculty with a combined $12.5 million in funded grants in the Cancer Center’s Population and Cancer Prevention (PCP) Program who seek to reduce cancer burden across the cancer continuum. The overarching mission of PCP is to decrease the burden of cancer and eliminate cancer disparities through work across the cancer control continuum from etiology through survivorship focused on etiology, interventions to reduce disparities, and implementation at the population scale. The applicant’s program of research will be supported by various research programs, shared resources, and services in the Cancer Center, including the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, which facilitates bidirectional engagement of community partners in cancer center member research. The primary department will be based on the applicant's research and teaching focus, and the extent to which these align with the department's mission.
Areas of expertise of particular interest include, but are not limited to, prevention, screening and early detection, obesity, risk communication, intervention, dissemination and implementation research. We seek applications from individuals dedicated to:
· development, evaluation, and dissemination of behavioral interventions addressing cancer disparities
· innovative methods to investigate the intersection of social and biological elements of health in relation to cancer
· translation of population science discoveries into clinics, health systems, and communities
· incorporation of data science (e.g. EHR and big data analytics) and emerging technologies to enhance implementation
· engagement with community partners
· training a diverse cadre of future cancer control researchers
Case Western Reserve University and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center are extremely committed to mentoring faculty at all levels. The CWRU SOM offers a Faculty Toolkit Series of Workshops to provide SOM faculty members with basic information about diverse topics important to their career success, including grant preparation and administration, strategies for negotiating, and improving supervision skills.
The NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center ( https://case.edu/cancer/) is based at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and comprises a consortium with University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic, and MetroHealth Hospital. The research community is also supported by a multi-institution Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative ( https://case.edu/medicine/ctsc/), the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods ( http://prchn.org/), the Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health ( https://case.edu/swetland/), the Center for Global Health and Disease ( http://www.case.edu/orgs/cghd/), the Population Health Research Institute at MetroHealth Hospital (https://www.metrohealth.org/en/research/population-health-research-institute/), and the Center for Populations Health Research at Cleveland Clinic (https://www.lerner.ccf.org/populations-health/). Cleveland is a dynamic and multicultural city with significant opportunities to expand research to address cancer disparities, reduce cancer burden across the cancer control continuum, and enhance implementation of novel discoveries.
For appointment to the rank of Associate Professor in the tenure track, the candidate must present evidence of excellent research and recognition of the research program at a national level. For appointment to the rank of Full Professor with tenure, the candidate must present evidence of excellent research and recognition of the research program at an international level. Candidates must demonstrate an established reputation, whether as individual investigators or within a research team, for original ideas, innovations, and contributions. A high level of teaching effectiveness and service contributions is also required. The salary range for an Associate Professor is $126,099 to $172,116. The salary range for a Professor is $180,781 to $246,000. CWRU offers excellent benefits.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a summary of teaching and mentoring experiences, and contact information of three professional references to the Population Science Research Faculty Search Committee at http://apply.interfolio.com/
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
