The Assistant Professor will be expected to undertake responsibilities in the following areas, subject to the needs of the Center for Learning Health System Sciences (CLHSS) and the Department of Surgery:
Social Science and Implementation Science Lead (SSIS), CLHSS – The SSIS will lead the development, implementation, and scalability of mixed methods, social and behavioral science services, and dissemination and implementation science services to support CLHSS efforts to increase capacity for learning health systems. Partner with CLHSS members and other stakeholders to perform aspects of projects with mixed methods, social and behavioral science services, and dissemination and implementation science in collaboration with operational and research partners including CLHSS and collaborator projects/programs. Example projects include facilitating a dissemination and implementation plan for a project, survey and instrument framework determination for evaluation, and connecting with clinical decision support or other technologies, data methods, and participation in engagement strategies. Efforts will also include conducting high quality research associated with CLHSS projects to mature these practices over time and to share best practices and learnings. As a leader in CLHSS, actively participate in center leadership meetings and events, and execute on assigned initiatives.
Research – Identifying funding opportunities and participating in and/or leading research teams in developing grant proposals and executing the resulting grant projects once awarded. Conducting research with social and behavioral science along with implementation and dissemination science including process evaluation, either facilitating these evaluations or leading evaluations together with broader research teams. Developing research interests specific to the faculty’s interest.
Service – Leading or serving on committees and taking on responsibilities directly related to those projects and applications aligned with both the CLHSS’ and Surgery’s commitment to learning health system research, dissemination and implementation science, and education. Contribute to the development of the profession through participation in national and/or international associations, publications, and/or other related activities. Continue personal growth within the profession, keep current with the field, and broaden their knowledge and expertise.
Teaching and Mentoring - As a faculty member at UMN, provide teaching and other related activities with learners, including mentoring of peers and trainees in your area of expertise.