DFPM/HCI Joint Faculty Hire for Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Rank DOQ #PRN03212F
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Position Information
Position/Rank
DFPM/HCI Joint Faculty Hire for Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Rank DOQ
Department
00958 - DFPM-Administration
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
When filled
Details
Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Huntsman Cancer Institute
An NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is deeply committed to a culture defined by justice and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Equity, diversity, and inclusion is integral to our pledge to be united as we put the patient and community first and strive to reduce cancer burden in our state and region. To enhance our leadership team, we are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who has demonstrated commitment to eliminating inequities to serve as Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors leading successful NIH-funded research programs, they must show a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative investigator who is a leader in their own domain and can bring their commitment and experience in EDI to advance the efforts already underway at HCI to create consistent, ongoing meaningful changes that result in a more just, equitable, and inclusive environment. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to lead and coordinate EDI initiatives, including the Programs to Enhance Diversity ( PED) of the Cancer Center Support Grant and a vision on how to foster EDI as an integral component of all aspects of the Cancer Center. The HCI Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will report directly to the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and to the Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at HCI, and will have a key role in the development of HCI's strategic plan. He/she/they will work closely with all HCI senior directors and clinical leaders, to ensure that EDI principles are integrated into all aspects of HCIs mission, operations, and strategic plans in order to make lasting change.
The new Senior Director will be appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. Founded in 1970, the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. Currently ranked #3 in NIH funding in the 2021 Blueridge Report, the department comprises four complimentary divisions: Public Health, Physician Assistant Studies, Family Medicine, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Faculty appointments and/or affiliations with other departments can be facilitated as needed.
At HCI, the Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will: 1) Lead the PED efforts of the cancer center, in close collaboration with the Cancer Center Director and the Executive Director of EDI 2) help coordinate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts for the Comprehensive Cancer Center; 3) Work closely with Senior Directors for Community Outreach and Engagement ( COE) and Cancer Research Training, Education, and Coordination ( CRETC) to implement PED efforts in the cancer center; 4) Work closely with HCI Clinical Research leaders to advance their understanding of the disparities our communities face and guide them in utilizing culturally appropriate strategies for community engagement and participation in all parts of research; 5) Work closely with other HCI Senior Directors and Disease Centers to advance the understanding of integration of PED in all domains of research and clinical care; 6) Develop goals, and criteria for monitoring and evaluating PED initiatives.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. It is desirable that the candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: cancer disparities, health equity, rural health, underserved and underrepresented populations, and/or expertise in delivery of cancer care to underserved populations.
HCI is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact, a collaborative environment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, training, community engagement, and service. HCI is a vigorous and growing Comprehensive Cancer Center, which scored in the “exceptional” range at its recent CCSG review. Part of the University of Utah, HCI includes over 230 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences. Our integrated health system and HCI's participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations in basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, as well as population-based studies of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancers and outcomes. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 16 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site. HCI and University of Utah Health provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and services through exceptional core facilities (see www.cores.utah.edu), including genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, a GMP-certified cell therapy and regenerative medicine facility, and a comprehensive biospecimen repository, which serve to enhance both discovery and translational science.
Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture. Learn more about HCI's commitments at huntsmancancer.org/edi.
Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with nationally recognized ballet and symphony, Tony Award-winning regional theater, several professional sports teams, and readily accessible outdoor recreation. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. The city is a well- known ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned diverse landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong and demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran's preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanresources/5-106.html
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Open Date
03/01/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03212F
Type
Faculty