34790BRExtended Job Title:Director Ctr. of Emphasis in Diabetes/Metabolism Assc. Prof. or HigherOrg Level 1:Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El PasoPosition Description:Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.Requisition ID:34790BROptional Attachments:Research StatementTravel Required:Up to 25%Major/Essential Functions:
Develops and implements a vision for the Center of Emphasis in Diabetes and Metabolism in collaboration with the Department Chair
Develops a strategic plan for growing and enhancing the a) quality, b) visibility, and c) impact of scientific, clinical, and educational programs within the Center, in collaboration with the Department Chair of Molecular and Translational Medicine and the Vice President for Research
Enhances faculty recruitment, maximizes strategic investment of facilities and resources, and fosters the development and expansion of external research funding from national, state and local sources
Builds and sustains an independent, extramurally funded research program and fosters the same for faculty within the Center of Diabetes and Metabolism
Participates in budget development in collaboration with the Department Chair
Fosters collaboration and integrates faculty and trainees around shared interests in diabetes and metabolism research to achieve the Center’s interdisciplinary goals
Promotes the Center’s research, training, and service missions to internal and external stakeholders
Ensures compliance with the regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct in the planning, conducting, and reporting of research and scholarly activity
Participates in teaching team-taught courses at TTUHSC El Paso
Mentors medical students, graduate students, and post-graduate trainees
Participates in academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Grant Funded?:NoMinimum Hire Rate:salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skillsPay Basis:MonthlyWork Location:El PasoPreferred Qualifications:
Experience in cultivating partnerships and collaborations to build high-quality scientific programsacross the broad spectrum of basic to translational to clinical research in the field of neurosciences
Demonstrated ability to forge interactions as a team player among clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals
Leadership experience in an academic medical center
A track record of recruiting top talent
Active engagement in relevant professional societies
For physician applicants who wish to engage in clinical practice: Board certification by an ABMS member board and a full, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure) are required
Campus:HSC - El PasoDepartment:Ctr of Exc Obesity/Diabetes Rsch EPRequired Attachments:Cover Letter, Resume / CVJob Type:Full TimePay Statement:Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .Job Group:Associate ProfessorShift:OtherEEO Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.Required Qualifications:
M.D., Ph.D., or M.D.-Ph.D.; or an equivalent degree in the field of biological sciences
Experience in teaching medical students and/or graduate students
Record of sustained research productivity in the field of metabolic disorders
Active publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding
Emerging or established national or international reputation
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:YesAre select agents used in this laboratory?:YesJeanne Clery Act:The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .
Full-time