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Job Title | Assistant, Associate or Professor, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences |
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Requisition Number | FE04062 |
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Department Name | 7N630:Health and Clinical Sciences |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Type of Position | Faculty |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Tenure Track Status | Tenure Track |
Required Education | Doctoral degree in a health sciences related field with relevant experience; ABD considered. Related fields include, but are not limited to, public health, health psychology, health communication, health administration, medical sociology, or medical anthropology. |
Required Related Experience | N/A |
Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
Job Summary | The Human Health Sciences and Clinical Leadership & Management programs, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky are currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month teaching-focused special title (tenure eligible) faculty member with a preferred start date of July 1, 2024. We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in instruction, research, and service to positively impact others. This will be our second new-faculty position this year to support robust growth in the department. The Human Health Sciences (HHS) & Clinical Leadership & Management (CLM) degrees are two of the three undergraduate degrees in the department. The HHS degree is a pre-professional program for students interested in healthcare careers. The HHS degree offers a liberal arts foundation designed to provide students with a comprehensive look at health care practices to complement a solid foundation in basic science. HHS graduates are prepared to pursue advanced professional degrees in healthcare, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, athletic training, medical research, and more. Students are also being prepared for careers in patient navigation and leadership as well as other graduate studies. For more information about the HHS program, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/chs/human-health-sciences. The Clinical Leadership & Management (CLM) degree is designed to prepare healthcare leaders and administrators to lead as communicators, thinkers & problem solvers, inquirers, and collaborators. The program teaches applied skills in courses ranging from leadership to finance to human resources, and culminates with a two-course practicum sequence where classroom skills are put into action. CLM graduates are prepared for careers in hospital/clinic operations, long-term care, patient experience, health nonprofits, and healthcare policy, as well as graduate study. For more information about the CLM program, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/chs/clinical-leadership-and-management. Primary duties of this faculty position will include teaching undergraduate courses in the HHS and CLM programs such as healthcare leadership, healthcare quality and safety, research in health sciences, data analytics, interpersonal management competencies, social determinants of health, and/or cultural humility, depending on the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. The faculty member will also participate in curriculum development, advising/mentoring students, student admission activities, and other activities as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair. Additional duties include participating in service across the department, college and university levels and scholarship and research activities as appropriate for special title series. The anticipated effort for this position is Instruction 65-75%, Research/Scholarship 10-20%, Service 8-10%, Professional Development 2-5% and will be considered based on an annual agreement. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
We welcome candidates with interests in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants must value the University of Kentucky’s mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. The University and the College are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all students, faculty, and staff operate in an environment of openness and acceptance. By providing training, support, resources and mentoring, we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.In your letter of interest, please describe the ways in which your past or current teaching, mentorship, and/or community service have supported the values of diversity and inclusivity. Please also convey the ways in which your work will support the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity and anti-racism statements: https://www.uky.edu/chs/inclusivity. Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and other specific requests listed on the employment application website. Applicants are also asked to submit an overview of their teaching experience which should include their teaching philosophy and sample teaching evaluations (if available). Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christy Brady by email at clfrea2@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin mid-January, and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package (www.uky.edu/HR/benefits). As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer, we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. Further questions regarding equal employment opportunity (EEO) should be directed to Christa Jennings, HR & Faculty Administrator at clblac3@uky.edu. |
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Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
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Deadline to Apply | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
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