Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (http://nursingandhealth.asu.edu) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for one postdoctoral scholar position in the area of Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement of Underserved Populations in Health-related Research.
Edson College offers a rich interprofessional research, mentoring, and teaching environment with unique and growing transdisciplinary PhD and PhD/DNP programs and centers encompassing health equity; health promotion and disease prevention; interprofessional practice, education, and research; and healthy and resilient aging. Postdoctoral fellows will have opportunities to work with faculty fully engaged in a variety of research programs aligned with these centers, who have outreach, recruitment, and community engagement experience that spans both traditional and non-traditional approaches, and who collaborate with a wide-ranging group of community and healthcare organizations with the ultimate goal of improving the economic, social, and cultural health and vitality of local, state, national, and global communities. Edson College faculty collaborate across professions, other colleges, and universities and have current or recent funding from NIH, PCORI, the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, HRSA, Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration, the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, and several other local, regional, and national organizations.
The postdoctoral scholars selected will join the 5th cohort of postdoctoral scholars at ASU as part of the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program with a start date of August of 2025. The goal of the program is to support the career development of outstanding Ph.D. recipients from underrepresented populations with great potential for advancing the ASU Charter. After successful completion of the program, scholars will have an opportunity to transition to a tenure track appointment at ASU.
The program seeks applicants whose professional preparedness, experience, and accomplishments are informed by experiences working with and within groups historically underrepresented or underserved in higher education in the United States. Where pools of qualified applicants are strong, priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate, through prior actions and achievements, intentional and actioned commitment to inclusive excellence. Examples of such contributions are research, teaching, mentorship, service or creative activity focused on empowering underserved populations that increases equitable access and inclusion in fields where historically excluded populations are underrepresented.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is committed to providing individualized mentorship and career development to ensure each candidate is well prepared to succeed in a future tenure track appointment. Career development and community building will also occur through programmatic support through the Office of Inclusive Excellence in partnership with the ASU Graduate College’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office. Scholars will have the opportunity to engage with previous cohort members and their own cohort for professional development opportunities but also social/networking events and activities to ensure scholars have the best experience at ASU and develop a strong sense of belonging and engagement.
About Arizona State University
ASU is a large, comprehensive, research university and for nearly two decades, has transformed into the “New American University,” one dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education, and meaningful societal impact. By our Charter and Design Aspirations, we center inclusion and success as values that drive the enterprise; adopt inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning as ways to address society’s greatest challenges; and develop innovative partnerships to produce master learners across the lifespan. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.
Qualifications and Characteristics
Successful candidates will engage in scholarly research and may be asked to perform duties common to academic personnel including grant writing and limited but focused teaching and service in order to devote as much time to developing scholarship and a strong research path.
Minimum qualifications
- PhD in nursing or health-related research area (e.g., public health, psychology, aging, health communication) from an accredited university within the past five years.
- Desire and commitment to working with underserved populations.
- Prior research experience through involvement in research projects or research practica.
- Evidence of effective communication skills through teaching or professional presentation experience and/or professional publications.
Desired qualifications
- Evidence of an emerging program of research and scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations.
- Knowledge of and/or prior experience applying for grants or working on externally funded research projects.
- Mentoring and/or teaching experience in the classroom, laboratory, or field sites.
- Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
This position is located at Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix campus. All postdoctoral fellowship positions are funded for two years on an annual contract basis and include relocation cost in addition to yearly professional development funds to support scholar research, conference attendance and other professional development activities. Options for an additional one or two years of funding or a transition to a tenure track position may be offered, depending on the fellow’s progress, training needs, and department funding capacity. The scholar will complete a document of expectations with their unit to help guide their work and monitor progress for both the scholar and their units. Transition to faculty tenure track appointments will require a process of review within the designated tenure home unit.
Applications and Inquiries
Applications can be submitted online via http://apply.interfolio.com/157932. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae; a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications noted above; and contact information for 3 references including email addresses. The application deadline is December 8, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Inquiries can be directed to Kelly Cue Davis, PhD (kelly.cue.davis@asu.edu), Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs (Tenure and Research Tracks).
A background check is required for employment.
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