Position Summary

To assist in developing and leading a new center for public health research, and coordinate initiatives with University health partners to advance the field of health disparity research.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of a faculty member will include but not limited to;
• Provide leadership in establishing the Center divisions through collaborations and partnerships.
• Expected to establish credentials for mentoring UICOMP faculty and staff and contribute to collaborative research activities within the center in their area of expertise.
• Required to pursue scholarly activity, consistent with career advancement at UICOMP.
• Expected to develop an independent research program and maintain extramural funding for their research.
• Required to work with faculty from across disciplines on research that helps address priority research areas in line with the center’s goals.
• Expected to actively participate in professional organizations relevant to their area of scientific expertise.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.