Education Assistant Professor

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2400370
Department: Population Science and Policy-SMS
Opening Date: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

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Description

The Department of Population Science and Policy (PSP) at Southern Illinois University School
of Medicine (SIU SOM) is broadly defined as a research and policy academic department
dedicated to improving the health outcomes of the residents of central and southern Illinois. The department seeks to understand the health needs of people living in the regions served by SIU SOM, and designs and studies optimal approaches to the prevention and treatment of disease, develops preventive models and helps in implementation of these interventions. The department is also involved in educating current and future health care providers on population health and its involvement in patient care.

The department focuses on four major themes:
1) data acquisition and analysis to identify disease risk,
2) clinical and community focused population health strategies that reduce health
disparities,
3) systems-based policy formation that provides sustainable solutions, and
4) the population health education of current and future health care professionals.

The Department uses its research, scholarship, and innovation to design, implement, study, and model solutions to our region's health challenges. Our research guides policy, and our
distinguished faculty advise hospital and clinical systems, government, educators, and industry
on the best means to improve population health. The Department connects faculty from SIU
School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions, government and nongovernment agencies, and philanthropists who are interested in population sciences research and policy. The department seeks and promotes collaborations to bridge knowledge gaps, share methodological expertise, and stimulate translational science.

The department's ultimate goal is to contribute substantively to healthier, happier, and more
successful lives for the residents of central and southern Illinois, with special focus on those
residing in rural regions and small towns.
Examples of Duties

I. Teaching 70%
• Provide high-level teaching to the nascent Master of Science in Population Science degree
program on specific topics of expertise.
• Mentors, guides and instructs other personnel (i.e., faculty researchers, technicians,
residents, medical students, nurses, data entry personnel, statisticians, etc.) in public and
population health and/or research methods.
• Periodically deliver lectures at the educational conferences and Grand Rounds series at PSP.
• Helps the Chair of the Department of Population Science and Policy and the Director of
Graduate Education Programs with developing education materials related to the Graduate course and
other courses related to population and public health.

II. Research 20%
• Contributes unique scientific and research expertise to other faculty members as required
• Submits and obtains research grants as the lead or primary investigator as well as a
Collaboration with other faculty members as co-investigator
• Participates in independent or collaborative research consistent with developing expertise and
opportunities
• Publishes peer reviewed authoritative works as first author as well as with other faculty and
trainee collaborators.
• Provides knowledge and insight for new study ideas and long-term goals and objectives relevant
to PSP initiatives.
• Cultivate and develop strong collaborations within as well as outside of the PSP Department
both at as well as beyond the SIU campus
• Reviews and remains current in community innovation, research methodology, children's health,
human development and social entrepreneurship.
• Participates in research symposia, workshop and journal clubs
• Presents scholarly activity at local, regional and national conferences.
III. Service 10%
• Identifying and leading community driven projects to address and advance the health of the individuals living in the service region.
• Leads and develops initiatives to inform programmatic and policy strategies and priorities
that impact social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Membership on departmental, medical school, and university committees as appropriate. Shares insight on epidemiology or health services as it relates to improving the priority areas of PSP for our students, residents, patients, faculty members, and staff.
• Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
• Participates in affairs of relevant professional societies, boards, or research interest
groups that foster state, national, and international recognition for PSP and SOM.
Qualifications
• MD/DO, PhD or DrPH with post-doctoral training in Epidemiology, Health Services,
Population Health or related field.
• Sensitive to the needs of minority and rural populations.
• Must demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness and scholarship.
• Experience or interest in developing distance education through online/hybrid formats;
and who have had prior university teaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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