Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

September 16, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Community and Behavioral Health

Employee Type:

Faculty

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health (CBH), Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane, WA invites applications for a permanent, full-time, tenure-track, 12-month Assistant Professor appointment. The position will begin in Fall 2025 academic year.

Position Specific Details:

We seek candidates whose research interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths in cognitive health and international collaborative research. Priority areas include early detection of dementia in at-risk populations (e.g., diabetes and other vascular risk factors, minoritized groups, Down Syndrome, and those from low resource countries). The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and collaborative research, and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program.

The position will be primarily focused on developing and sustaining an impactful, externally funded research program (80% effort), with teaching as a secondary focus (10% effort) and service to the department, college and/or university (10%). The candidate is expected to supervise undergraduate, medical, and graduate students in their research and assist with developing and teaching undergraduate Public Health and MD/PhD courses. Teaching and research activities must embed the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and explore health inequities.

All CBH faculty are expected to provide service to the department, college, university, broader community, and their profession. It is expected that the candidate will be integral in the growth and success of research and degree programs within the College.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in Neuropsychology or related discipline
• Demonstrated record of, and commitment to, excellence in research and teaching
• Prior external research funding as a PI
• Expertise in brain behavior relationships
• Experience supervising medical student and/or graduate student research projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research program focused on early detection of dementia in at-risk populations
• Prior experience working with minoritized communities
• Existing international research collaborations
• Expertise in dementia in individuals with Down Syndrome
• Expertise in cognitive sequelae of Type 1 Diabetes

As a department within the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine—a community-based medical school affiliated with a land-grant institution, we acknowledge the unfortunate truth that healthcare, academia, and research have not been immune from practices and policies that exacerbate the inequities deeply ingrained in our history and society. We also understand that we must be active in being part of the solution. Using our resources, platforms, and connections, we strive to reduce inequities and increase educational access in health care. This goal cannot be considered complete until all who teach, learn, work, and heal within the College experience belonging and are intrinsically valued.

This search aligns with the Department, College, and University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (diversity policy). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other Minoritized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

For inquiries, contact Naomi Chaytor, PhD, ABPP (naomic@wsu.edu)

Department Information: The Department of Community and Behavioral Health was established in 2021 as the academic home for interdisciplinary faculty investigating psychological, social, and societal factors that affect human health. CBH is committed to generating new knowledge, educating others, and using our work to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. By our policies, practices, and behavior, we create and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable department committed to social justice in our university and broader communities. We recognize that the differences in our backgrounds and personal experiences help us better understand and address the complex health problems we study.

College: WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine prepares learners to take the lead in addressing community health care issues, especially in rural and underserved areas. Engaging in groundbreaking research that benefits communities across WA State and beyond, the College engages in diverse, life-changing work to build knowledge for a healthier world.

Location: Spokane is home to over half-a-million residents in Eastern Washington. It is known for outdoor recreation and high quality-of-life indices. The climate is mild, 4-season high-desert with close-by access to winter mountain skiing, rivers and lakes, hiking/biking, and calendar-perfect summer days. The campus is located in the downtown University District, just across the Spokane River from Gonzaga University. Spokane, with its big city amenities and small city feel, is ranked among the most desirable places to live in the U.S.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Community and Behavioral Health

City, State: Spokane, WA

Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/about/departments-units/community-behavioral-health/

Annual Salary: The base salary for the Tenure Track position is $115,000-$125,000 at 100% FTE.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty, please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible for overtime

FTE: 100%

Temporary/Permanent: This is a Permanent Tenure track position.

Posting Close Date: This position has been reposted. Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Screening Begin Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:
- CV
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- Contact information for professional references

- Research Statement (1 page)

- Teaching Statement (1 page)

- Contributions to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Sovereignty (1 page)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Time Type:

Full time

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