Research Assistant Professor- Doctor of Behavioral Health, Arizona State
University
The Doctor of Behavioral Health program, in the College of Health Solutions
at Arizona State University, is seeking a faculty member at the rank of
Research Assistant Professor in the area of integrated health service research,
health information, and/or public health. The Doctor of Behavioral Health
(DBH) is an applied clinical degree. However, a foundation of the program
is the use of outcomes assessment in clinical settings to evaluate achievement
of the health care reform’s “Triple Aim” of improved patient experience
of care, population health management, and improved cost of care. This
position will provide leadership in the development of an applied clinical
research program as a component of the DBH.
Among the responsibilities of this position will be to refine and further
an integrated care research program. Current resources include existing DBH
student intern outcome metrics and emerging collaborations with integrated
care clinic partners in the community. The successful applicant will be
expected to develop a national research involvement in emerging integrated
care research. Another key responsibility is to identify and successfully
apply for research funding (state and federal grants, foundations, etc.).
Other areas of responsibility include teaching the program’s current
culminating project course and consulting with students regarding project
methodology, contributing to program development and evaluation, and service
to the College and University. Candidates will be expected to take part
in interdisciplinary research among academic departments within the College,
University, and/or partners outside the University. Applicants must present
evidence of quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses,
grant writing experience, and have a demonstrated interest in integrated
primary care, electronic health records, health outcomes, health economics,
health policy, and/or healthcare management
The College of Health Solutions (CHS) at Arizona State University was launched
in May 2012 and is focused on producing lifetime learners in health and
health care who are prepared to think critically and succeed in any situation.
We ensure a high quality education, a focus on inter-professionalism and
exposure to real-life experiences working with world-renowned health faculty
experts and organizations such as Banner Health, Barrow Neurological
Institute, Mayo Clinic, Mountain Park Community Health Centers, and the
Wesley Clinic in an effort to reach more people and achieve greater outcomes.
CHS includes the following academic units: School of Nutrition and Health
Promotion, School for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Department of
Biomedical Informatics, Department of Speech and Hearing Science, and Doctor
of Behavioral Health Program. CHS faculty work closely with researchers
in other units such as the College of Nursing & Health Innovation, the School
of Social Work, and a variety of ASU research centers to develop interdisciplinary
research projects.
To learn more about ASU and the College of Health Solutions, visit
http://about.asu.edu/ and https://chs.asu.edu.
Required Qualifications
• Earned doctorate (or completed by December 2014) in psychology, health
services research, public health or related disciplines.
• Record of relevant research and grant writing appropriate to rank.
Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated interest in integrated primary care and patient reported
outcomes, and one or more of the following areas: health economics and
public policy, and/or organizational behavior.
• Demonstrated track record of a program of research leading to external
funding as an independent investigator
• Experience in health related cost analysis (e.g., cost, cost-benefit,
or return on investment analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners, such
as ACO’s, large health systems, local and state health departments.
• Demonstrated experience in both quantitative and qualitative research
methods
• Familiar with Electronic Medical Records and analysis of large data
sets
Application Deadline and Procedures
Initial close date for the position is 12/19/2014. Applications are reviewed
weekly thereafter until the search is closed. Only electronic applications
will be reviewed.
Applicants are asked to email the following as one PDF document to
Brenda.Madison@asu.edu
• A letter of interest including the name of the position and rank for
which you are applying, your qualifications and experience as it relates to
the position, and research statement
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and grant applications
• Copies of two recent publications
• Information for 3 professional references (their position, title, e-mail,
phone number). Finalists will be asked to provide three letters of
recommendation.
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is
a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race,
color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other basis protected by law. (See ASU’s complete non-discrimination
statement<http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html> and www.asu.edu/titleIX/
) Applicants are asked to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity
Survey<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PKNDBNX>
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Colleen Clemency Cordes, Ph.D.
Interim Director, Clinical Associate Professor
Doctor of Behavioral Health Program
College of Health Solutions
Arizona State University
(602) 496-1356
Colleen.clemency@asu.edu