Scientific Director/Endowed Chair Research, Dept. of Pediatrics (Medical Faculty, open rank)

Company: Central Michigan University
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Scientific Director/Endowed Chair Research, Dept. of Pediatrics (Medical Faculty, open rank) Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark this Job link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. If you need to finish applying, click on the Continue this Job Application button. Please see Special Instructions for more details. You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position. : CMU CMED encourages applicants from historically underrepresented populations, veterans, women, and other minority groups to apply. Position Information Position Title Scientific Director/Endowed Chair Research, Dept. of Pediatrics (Medical Faculty, open rank) College/Unit College of Medicine Home Department College of Medicine Employee Group Medical Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 12 month Position Classification Medical Faculty Position Begin Date Position End Date Position Summary The Central Michigan University College of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified, senior faculty member for an advanced academic rank position with an administrative appointment as the Scientific Director and Endowed Chair of Research for the Department of Pediatrics and for the CMU /University Pediatricians (UPeds) Clinical Research Institute. The ideal candidate will advance the research mission of the College and will assist in expanding the current clinical and translational research located in Children's Hospital of Michigan. This position will be located in the Detroit Metro area. Ideal candidates will have a history of serving as Principal Investigator on federal and non-federal grants/awards/contracts, and a well-developed research program that fosters collaborations between basic, translational, and clinical science faculty. While all areas of research will be considered, collaborative opportunities exist in neuroscience, mitochondrial biology, cancer biology, diabetes, and health services and outcomes research. The Scientific Director will be the incumbent of the Carman and Ann Adams Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research funded by The Children's Foundation. The primary purpose of the endowment is to support pediatric research at Children's Hospital of Michigan and Central Michigan University through the research and educational activities of the CMU /UPeds Clinical Research Institute. As the Scientific Director, the candidate will serve as mentor to junior faculty, fellows, and residents and provide guidance and expertise in writing grants and manuscripts for publication. The Scientific Director will work closely with the Children's Foundation to promote, fund raise, and champion the CMU /UPeds Clinical Research Institute. He/she will work closely with the Executive Director of the Clinical Research Institute to help ensure that the needs of the research community are met and that the services are of high standard. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of independent extramural funding and administrative experience. CMU College of Medicine encourages applicants from historically underrepresented populations, veterans, women, and other minorities to apply. The College of Medicine provides competitive salary and benefits, and support for an externally funded research program. Required Qualifications --- Doctoral degree, PhD or MD/DO or other terminal degree in a medically relevant discipline. MD/PhD preferred.
--- Experience administering and collaborating on grant and research related programs.
--- Experience with independent design and conduct of research consistent with discipline(s).
--- History of external funding and publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals.
--- Strong collaborative and communication skills.
--- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
--- Candidate must meet criteria for advance rank (Associate or Professor) at CMU College of Medicine
--- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications --- Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of independent extramural funding and administrative experience. Message to Applicants You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position. : CMU CMED encourages applicants from historically underrepresented populations, veterans, women, and other minority groups to apply. About the Department The CMU College of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class in the summer of 2013. The innovative medical school curriculum is designed to prepare students for practice in mid- to northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with particular attention to primary care needs in the region. The program is housed in a new facility with advanced technology for teaching. For more information, visit the department website .. Posting Begins 11/13/2020 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 19,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
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