The Graduate School ( www.graduate.umaryland.edu/ ) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track, assistant professor appointment for a faculty member with expertise in research methods and interdisciplinary health professions education. Along with scholarly activities, the incumbent will teach in the Health Professions Education (HPE) PhD program, lead program assessment in the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA), and assist with research focusing on graduate students and mental health. UMB Graduate School assistant professor appointments are long-term, renewable contracts and are eligible for promotion. Rules governing such appointments are located at https://graduate.umaryland.edu/policies/ .
UMB is known for its expertise in health, biomedical sciences, and human services and is uniquely positioned to apply principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance health and social equality. In addition, UMB is committed to solving health and social disparities by involving those who face these problems every day. UMB seeks to understand the community served through the creation of innovative solutions based on people's actual needs.
THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
The University System of Maryland (USM) comprises 12 institutions, three regional higher education centers, and a system office. USM creates a dynamic educational environment that supports a unique array of programs; fosters groundbreaking research, innovation, and entrepreneurship; and fuels the engine that is helping to power Maryland forward. As a public system of higher education, USM advances the state of Maryland and benefits all of society. The USM has four Physician Assistant programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Towson University, Frostburg University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. UMB opened in 1807 and serves as Maryland's public health, law, and human services university. Dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service, UMB enrolls over 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools --dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work -- and an interdisciplinary Graduate School . The University offers 62 doctoral, master's, baccalaureate, and certificate programs and confers the majority of the professional practice doctoral degrees awarded in Maryland. UMB integrates teaching, research, and service, and supports an innovative culture focused on preparing students to address the complexities associated with the health, human services, and social welfare environment.
Today, this 71-acre research and technology complex encompasses 67 buildings in West Baltimore, near the Inner Harbor. The University is one of Baltimore City's major anchor institutions and is a leading partner in the redevelopment of Baltimore's Westside. Adjacent to the campus is the University of Maryland Medical Center , the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center , and the University of Maryland BioPark . The BioPark, which opened in 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GRADUATE SCHOOL
Since 1918, the University of Maryland Graduate School has grown to become among the most respected schools in the country offering graduate education and training in biomedical, health, and human service sciences. We offer Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs, and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in these areas of study. We also offer dual degrees with the University's professional schools including PhD/MD, PhD/PharmD and PhD/DDS degree programs, and we participate in inter-institutional studies in biochemistry, and gerontology with other University System of Maryland campuses.
All doctoral students are actively engaged in research with faculty members to address some of society's most pressing problems and biomedical research's most challenging questions in basic and translational research. These innovative efforts, supported by research grants and contracts, are undertaken collaboratively with the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Medical center, the Institutes for Human Virology, and others.
Over the past six years the Graduate School has transformed itself by hiring new faculty and creating master's degrees focused on non-traditional learners including the M.S. in Health Sciences, M.S. in Health and Social Innovation, M.S. in Global Health, and a M.S. in Violence Reduction. Additionally, multiple certificate degrees allow students to focus in the areas of aging, applied thanatology, biomedical entrepreneurship, global health systems, global health innovation, public health implementation science, integrative health and wellness, and intercultural leadership. The Graduate School will launch a new PhD program in Health Professions Education in Fall 2020, and it will be among the largest programs in the United States educating the next generation of health professions faculty.
BALTIMORE
Baltimore is a city rich in history and culture with eclectic options in housing as well as activities, recreation, entertainment, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Eighteenth-century townhomes in historic Fells Point , garden apartments in the Mount Vernon cultural district, and high-rise condos in newly developed Harbor East are just a few examples of the housing options available near the University in Baltimore's downtown area.
The West Side is on the rise, with vibrantly revitalized neighborhoods anchored by the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Baltimore's West Side features the Arts and Entertainment Districts that include the newly renovated Hippodrome Theatre . Other landmarks include, the historic Lexington Market which offers an astounding array of bakeries, delis, and candy shops, the notable Hollins Market , which is currently undergoing a $7.3M renovation, the world-famous Faidley's Seafood , and the charming little Trinacria Italian Deli which offers authentic Italian foods and wine. The area also features an array of renovated apartment buildings and loft spaces that attract a dynamic mix of young professionals. Primarily a residential and business district, the West Side still offers plenty to do and see including two of the unique festivals. The Pigtown Festival has the "running of the pigs," and the Sowebo Arts and Music Festival offer an eclectic, funky mix of music, visual, and literary arts.
Shopping options in the Baltimore area include the boutiques and antique stores of Hampden , the specialty shops in the Inner Harbor area, and several malls and entertainment venues throughout the city and surrounding counties including small clubs, a world-class orchestra at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall , and free outdoor performances at the many Waterfront Parks in the Inner Harbor.
The city's history, dating back to its Colonial origins, can be revisited at sites such as the B&O Railroad Museum , which boasts the oldest and most comprehensive collection of railroad history in the Western Hemisphere. Other museums include the Baltimore Museum of Art --home of the world's largest Henri Matisse collection--and the Port Discovery Children's Museum .
Recreational opportunities are as varied as Maryland's geography, with winter sports in the mountains to the west, swimming and surfing at beaches to the east, and boating, fishing, and hiking on the waterways and trails in between. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a Baltimore Ravens football game at M&T Bank Stadium , watch the Orioles play baseball at the University's neighboring Camden Yards , or take a short trip to Washington, D.C . for professional baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. The city offers many transportation options, including light rail, subway, and an extensive bus system--including the free Charm City Circulator . Buses, trains, several major highways, and the nearby Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it easy to venture outside of the city.
For more information, visit https://livebaltimore.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teach in the HPE PhD Program including contributing to the curriculum design and development efforts of the curriculum.
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Support program evaluation in collaboration with other faculty in the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) Training Program and the PhD program in Health Professions Education (HPE).
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Prepare online course materials following the standardized instructional design process established by the Graduate School.
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Provide feedback, guidance, and coaching to PALLA and HPE learners.
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Mentor and advise HPE and PALLA learners on scholarly research projects that lead to peer-reviewed publications.
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Participate in professional, university, and departmental service activities.
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Participate in HPE program activities, including in-person orientation, selection committees, impact labs (week long, in-person, intensive topic-specific, project development and presentation weeks), and office-hours, as needed.
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Scholarship resulting in peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and securing educational grant funding through public and private sources/agencies focusing on graduate students and their mental health.
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Represent UMB, HPE program and the Graduate School at national meetings and organizations and through the dissemination of high-quality research.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods and analysis; track record of successful research advising, teaching, and scholarship in educational settings within pharmacy, medicine, physician assistant programs, nursing, allied health or social/behavioral science discipline; and a commitment to exemplary research that yields high quality scholarship with extramural funding potential. Experience and advanced knowledge and practical skill with statistical software packages such as SAS, STATA, SPSS, Mplus, NVivo, and Minitab.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education : Minimum of Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatics, social/behavioral science, education, evaluation and assessment, sociology, or related field, plus substantial experience in an academic environment.
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Experience: 2 years of research experience in mental health or a related field, in addition to teaching experience in research methods.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit the following:
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Cover letter, noting the position for which candidacy is sought
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Statement of teaching philosophy
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Statement of scholarly interests
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Signed curriculum vitae
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Three references with contact information.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
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