Research Assistant Professor

Position Information

Job Title Research Assistant Professor Department Strong BRAIN Institute - 24126 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

The Ballad Health ETSU Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) is accepting applications for a Research Assistant Professor.

The Research Assistant Professor conducts innovative multidisciplinary research on the prevention and mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), broadly defined. The SBI is a talented and dedicated group of researchers comprised of over 30 faculty from all eight ETSU academic colleges as well as regional and national experts. The SBI was established through a generous five-year gift from Ballad Health and has been continually funded through additional state and federal grants and contracts.

The initial appointment is for one year and is renewable contingent on funding.

The position is heavily involved in a funded project in partnership with a faith-based nonprofit to address problematic substance use. This position will involve a great deal of dedicated time to measurement development, research design, statistical analysis, and publishing. There will be potential for overseeing new research and extramural funding initiatives with opportunities for the candidate to serve as Principal Investigator of his or her own projects and grant submissions.

The goals of the SBI are to 1) promote the awareness and empirical study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), 2) promote the development and dissemination of evidence-based practices that prevent, reduce, or mitigate the negative effects of ACEs on health and health disparities, and 3) promote a trauma-informed citizenry and workforce in the Appalachian Highlands region and beyond. This individual will report to the Director of the SBI and maintain a physical SBI presence on the ETSU main campus.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in quantitative data analyses, data management, and research dissemination;

• Extensive experience with REDCap survey design and management;

• Strong scientific writing skills;

• Considerable knowledge of conducting research with human participants, including research design;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Strong skills in emotional intelligence contributing to a psychologically safe work environment;

• Ability to work with the extramural funding enterprise;

• Ability to think critically, to solve-problems, and to identify and use resources optimally;

• Ability to work well on a team, work independently, and work under supervision;

• Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in psychology, public health, or other related, scientifically-oriented research discipline.

• Experience with REDCap survey design and management.

• Quantitative measurement and data analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• History of successful publication;

• Understanding of ACEs and trauma informed principles.

• Experience in training or evaluation of ACEs/trauma-related content;

• Understanding of substance use issues.

• Familiarity with rural Appalachia

• Familiarity with the Appalachian faith community.

• Experience in grant writing.

• Experience supervising others' work.

Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00827P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 05/28/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants