West Virginia University · 4 hours ago
Research/Service Assistant Professor (open rank) - Assistant Director, Implementation Science Center
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelWest Virginia University is seeking an experienced faculty member for the Implementation Science Center as part of their Cancer Institute. The role focuses on leading research in implementation science and healthcare delivery, particularly in cancer prevention and control, while fostering collaboration and mentorship within a multidisciplinary environment.
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Responsibilities
Providing day-to-day leadership/management for the Implementation Science Center (establishing priorities, coordinating projects and data-driven workflows, managing resources, collaborating on execution of program and grant activities, and reporting results and outcomes)
Conducting research and leading research teams
Creating and executing an implementation science research agenda focusing on rural health and cancer prevention
Collaborating and mentoring residents, students, staff on cancer prevention and control projects including manuscript development, data analysis, IRB submissions, and study design
Effectively working with the primary care clinics that constitute the West Virginia Practice-Based Research Network to develop implementation science studies
Developing external research support for the Implementation Science Center
Generating high impact peer-reviewed publications focused on cancer prevention and rural health in West Virginia
Assisting Cancer Institute and WVCTSI leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for work in advancing dissemination, implementation, and health communication
Participating in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status
Collaborating with the Cancer Institute and WVCTSI Evaluation Director to assess effectiveness, impact, and reach of the Implementation Science Center
Qualification
Required
A relevant doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, MD, DrPH)
Track record of independent, peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding in the area of implementation science
Advanced expertise in research design and methodology
Experience with program development and/or administration in real-world community and/or health operations settings
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Evidence of mentoring experience
Preferred
Demonstrated success in research collaboration on grant-funded projects
Experience working in a collaborative, biomedical research setting
Record of extramural grant support
Research training in one or more of the following areas: implementation and dissemination science, practice-based research, community-engaged research, and/or care quality improvement methodology and practice
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1867
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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