Education Assistant Professor SMS

Benefits

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan

The Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM) is a research and policy academic department dedicated to improving the health outcomes of the residents of central and southern Illinois. The department seeks to understand the health needs of people living in the regions served by SIU SOM, and designs and studies optimal approaches to the prevention and treatment of disease, develops preventive models and helps in implementation of these interventions.

The department is also involved in educating current and future health care providers on population health and its involvement in patient care.

The department focuses on four major themes:

The Department uses its research, scholarship, and innovation to design, implement, study, and model solutions to our region's health challenges. Our research guides policy, and our distinguished faculty advise hospital and clinical systems, government, educators, and industry on the best means to improve population health. The Department connects faculty from SIU School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions, government and nongovernment agencies, and philanthropists who are interested in population sciences research and policy.

The department seeks and promotes collaborations to bridge knowledge gaps, share methodological expertise, and stimulate translational science.

The department's ultimate goal is to contribute substantively to healthier, happier, and more successful lives for the residents of central and southern Illinois, with special focus on those residing in rural regions and small towns.

• Provide high‑level teaching to the nascent Master of Science in Population Science degree program on specific topics of expertise.
• Mentor, guide, and instruct other personnel (faculty researchers, technicians, residents, medical students, nurses, data entry personnel, statisticians, etc.) in public and population health and/or research methods.
• Periodically deliver lectures at educational conferences and Grand Rounds series at PSP.
• Assist the Chair of the Department of Population Science and Policy and the Director of Graduate Education Programs with developing education materials related to the Graduate course and other courses related to population and public health.

• Contribute unique scientific and research expertise to other faculty members as required.
• Submit and obtain research grants as lead or primary investigator as well as co‑investigator in collaboration with other faculty members.
• Participate in independent or collaborative research consistent with developing expertise and opportunities.
• Publish peer‑reviewed authoritative works as first author as well as with other faculty and trainee collaborators.
• Provide knowledge and insight for new study ideas and long‑term goals and objectives relevant to PSP initiatives.
• Cultivate and develop strong collaborations within and outside of the PSP Department both at and beyond the SIU campus.
• Review and remain current in community innovation, research methodology, children's health, human development, and social entrepreneurship.
• Participate in research symposia, workshops, and journal clubs.
• Present scholarly activity at local, regional, and national conferences.

• Identify and lead community‑driven projects to address and advance the health of the individuals living in the service region.
• Lead and develop initiatives to inform programmatic and policy strategies and priorities that impact social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Serve on departmental, medical school, and university committees as appropriate,…