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Texas Southern University · 1 month ago

Research Assistant Professor/Senior Program Manager of Clinical Research, Translational Sciences, and Community Engagement

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $169K/yr

Texas Southern University is a Public Health oriented institution seeking a Research Assistant Professor/Senior Program Manager of Clinical Research, Translational Sciences, and Community Engagement. The successful candidate will support and develop an independent research program while teaching and mentoring diverse learners and building partnerships with community stakeholders to improve health outcomes.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Co-directs research Clinical Research, Translational Sciences, and Community Engagement programs in clinical/translational science (e.g., pragmatic trials, implementation science, health services research, community-engaged & CBPR methods, real-world evidence)

Prepares, submits, and leads competitive grants (NIH/PCORI/CDC/HRSA/CPRIT/foundation) and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Define goals and program deliverables; monitor reach, uptake, time-to-resolution, and outcomes

Coordinate IRB submissions; support pragmatic evaluations, grant reporting, and budget management

Teach undergrad/graduate/health-professional courses (e.g., Clinical Research Methods, Community-Engaged Research, Implementation Science, Intro to Biostatistics/Data Management)

Mentor students, residents/fellows, and junior scholars; supervises and advise capstones and theses

Build and steward partnerships with FQHCs, CBOs, faith organizations, schools, and public health agencies

Establish and facilitate Community Advisory Boards; co-design initiatives using CBPR principles

Represent the organization in coalitions; negotiate MOUs and data-sharing agreements

Lead development of infrastructure for protocol development, IRB submissions, recruitment/retention, data safety, and GCP compliance

Support REDCap/CTMS workflows, participant registries, and community advisory boards

Supervise staff and team members; set goals, coach performance, and build professional development plans

Oversee scheduling, supply management, and logistics for community events

Qualification

Clinical Research MethodsCommunity-Engaged ResearchGrant WritingProject ManagementData ManagementStatistical Analysis SoftwareIRB ComplianceMultitaskingBilingualLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Management

Required

Terminal degree (PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MD/DO, or equivalent) in relevant degree areas (e.g public health, health promotion, health policy, social work-related degree, or health education) with evidence of research productivity (peer-reviewed publications, grant activity)

Training/experience in clinical or translational research methods and community-engaged approaches

Proven track record of successfully managing research projects from inception to completion

Excellent leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse populations

Demonstrated skills in computer software applications, data management, and analysis software (e.g., Microsoft outlook, Teams, office 365 excel, REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS, R)

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and exercise sound judgment

Detail oriented, ability to problem-solve, and decision-making

Multitasking and time management

Demonstrated experience in effective conflict management and resolution

Independently use technology, and virtual meeting platforms

Learn/adapt to new processes, lead others and adhere to organizational objectives

Write scientific manuscripts and prepare posters for presentation

Lead others and adhere to organizational objectives

Travel locally, regionally and nationally to community engagement and outreach events, programs, activities or conferences related to job function with cost reimbursable under grant funding