Position Information
Posting Number : F00180P
Classification Title : Asst Professor, Research
Position Title : Research Assistant Professor
Department : Center for Leadership in Disab
College : School of Public Health
Campus : Atlanta
Position Type : Full Time Faculty
Posting Type : Internal / External
About the Department : Georgia State University is a leading urban research institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The School of Public Health at Georgia State University is a CEPH-accredited program with 300 enrolled graduate students and 50+ core faculty.
Successful applicants will join a unique, multi-disciplinary public health program with emphasis in urban health research, applied public health, health policy, and community applications.
The Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) is one of the nation's 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).
The CLD's mission is to translate research into community practices for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The CLD resides in the Mark Chaffin Center for Healthy Development (MCCHD) within the School of Public Health at Georgia State University.
The MCCHD is a University Research Center with a strong focus on real world effectiveness and implementation research, reflecting research-to-practice and practice-to-research.
MCCHD faculty are engaged in research, service, and instruction to promote health and well-being, increase meaningful inclusion and quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to prevent and address child developmental delays, child maltreatment, and sexual assault.
Position Description :
The Center for Leadership in Disability within the School of Public Health is currently seeking outstanding applicants for the following position :
Sponsor-funded Research Assistant Professor, Center for Leadership in Disability, Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences : CLD invites applications for full-time, non-tenure track, sponsor-funded Research Assistant Professor.
This position is designed to advance research on health behaviors, access, outcomes, and interventions for individuals with disabilities, family members of individuals with disabilities, and the workforce.
Responsibilities will include contributing to ongoing research and capacity-building projects, as well as developing and maintaining a program of externally funded research and participating in service activities within the Center for Leadership in Disability, as well as within the School of Public Health, the institution, and the community.
This sponsor-funded faculty position will involve community-based research on disability, aging, and implementation science, with an emphasis on program implementation with underserved communities.
Salary is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at time of offer.
Required Education : Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Public Health or a related health discipline from an accredited university with training or experience in research and implementation of community-based programs at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications / Experience : Applicants with experience in community engagement are encouraged to apply.
Pre-Employment Requirements : A Criminal Background Check is required.
Search Chair Contact info : Erin Thomas
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Departmental contact for assistance : Erin Thomas
Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired Start Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Special Instructions Summary : Submit a letter of interest; resume or curriculum vitae; and names / contact information for three references.
Apply at : https : / / facultycareers.gsu.edu / postings / 4816
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