Assistant or Associate Professor

About The Job

The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team-Health Equity (MK-MDT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth, invites applications for an academic-track assistant or associate professor. The faculty member’s primary responsibility will be to conduct collaborative research in a team science environment concerning aging and cognitive health in rural and Indigenous populations. We seek a dynamic scholar with demonstrated potential for innovation and leadership and a strong track record of grant funding and publications. We will consider applicants from varied disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., health sciences, Indigenous studies, social sciences, psychology, neurology, medicine, and neuropsychology). We are especially interested in candidates with a background in research program leadership and a strong proven track record in community engagement and community-based participatory research. Willingness to join or expand current research into Minnesota, or join ongoing projects, is expected.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be appointed as faculty to the MK-MDT, with their academic home in the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health or Biomedical Sciences, as appropriate, at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. The vast majority of the successful candidate’s time will be focused on research activities; however, academic service and contributions to teaching are expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on brain health and/or healthy aging in Indigenous and rural populations, aligned with the mission and vision of the MK-MDT and the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus.
• Seek extramural funding from NIH and other agencies to support research activities.
• Participate in collaborative interdisciplinary team science with MK-MDT faculty, including active contributions to community engagement, workshops, and funding applications.
• Assume the role of Director of Community Engagement for the MK-MDT, overseeing the planning and execution of community outreach and engagement with rural and Indigenous communities with a focus on Minnesota.
• Supervise community engagement staff, including community-based researchers.
• Contribute to teaching and service at the University of Minnesota Medical School on the Duluth campus and its mission in rural and Indigenous health.
• Mentor students, post-doctoral fellows and research staff.
• Be active in the production of peer-reviewed publications, community reports, presentations at professional conferences and engagement with community groups.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following research areas: dementia, aging, chronic disease, multi-causative disease pathways, rural health, Indigenous health.
• Sensitivity to and desire to promote diversity.

About The Department

The Memory Keepers MDT conducts research on dementia and its associated risks, resiliencies, and comorbidities in collaboration with Indigenous and rural communities. MK-MDT faculty investigators work in an interdisciplinary research environment. The new faculty member would be joining a growing team of researchers with established community partnerships and a deeply embedded community-based infrastructure to support our research. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being.

The mission of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. We Do This By Educating medical students dedicated to serving rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native communities
Fostering excellence in research
Emphasizing the training of physicians in Family Medicine
Creating strong partnerships locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
Working in innovative, interdisciplinary and inter-professional teams.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV. This position will remain open until filled.

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.