POSTING CHORD-K CENTER DIRECTOR, HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH

The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks applications for the position of CHORD-K Center Director who will serve as the Director of our new Health Disparities Research in the Kidney Disease Center. We seek an accomplished clinical and translational scientist with a strong record of academic achievement and administrative leadership. Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, a comparative effectiveness approach to improving kidney disease outcomes is essential; as is a record of sustained extramurally supported research in a kidney-related field and a compelling vision for the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, and Office of Research. The Director will need to work closely and effectively with the Chief of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine as well as with the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) for the Health Science Center. This is an Open rank disparities researcher, reporting directly to the Chief of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine and the EVC. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education. This expanding and progressive department within the Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, is comprised of 14 divisions. In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent disparities research program in New Mexico, cultivate relationships with community stakeholders and patient partners to enhance kidney related research, mentor disparities research, and contribute to the disparities research environment of UNM HSC, with a focus on kidney disease, hypertension, and its causes, as well as kidney transplantation. The successful candidate will be an investigator with proven excellence in leadership, a commitment to develop junior faculty, and an outstanding record of funded research. This position may be subject to a criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law. Minimum Requirements: 1) Must be eligible to work in US; and 2) Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree and academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico.Desirable Qualifications: 1) Established scientist in clinical and translational research; 2) Directly related leadership experience, to include mentorship of junior faculty; and 3) Established track record of extramural funding. For best consideration, please apply by February 21, 2017; however, the position is open until filled. For complete description and application requirements for posting #0837490, please see the UNMJobs application system at: https://unmjobs.unm.edu. A complete application includes a cover letter and CV. Inquiries may be directed to: Mark Unruh, Search Committee Chair, Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico, attn: MLUnruh@salud.unm.edu. UNM's confidential policy ("Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7), which include information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at : https://policy.unm.edu/regents-policies/section-6/6-7.html. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.