Joycelyn Elders Chair in Sexual Health Education - Tenured

The Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health (ISGH) in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking applicants for the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education. This is a tenured or tenure track position that we anticipate filling at the Associate or Full Professor level, although we will consider an advanced Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate has a doctorate in psychology, medicine, health education, family social science, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

The position entails directing, developing, and expanding the sexual and gender health education activities of ISGH. The faculty member will serve as Director of Education for ISGH and be responsible for medical school curriculum, graduate school curriculum (two master's degrees and several graduate certificates), postdoctoral fellow training, and other educational courses and activities. This position also involves developing and maintaining an active research program and collaborating in leadership toward our mission to promote positive sexual and gender health at the local, national, and global levels.

Candidates should be recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in sexual health education and/or sexual and gender health. They should have training and experience in sexual and gender health education and research. They should demonstrate an ability to obtain external funding for research and scholarly activities, including grants from Federal agencies and other peer-reviewed funding sources, relevant to sexual health education. Applicants will need to present evidence of research and significant scholarly work.

While not required, preference will be given to applicants with a documented record of excellence as an educator, experience in curriculum development and evaluation, experience working in an academic health care setting, and certification as a sexuality educator.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral level training in Psychology, Medicine, Health Education, Family Social Science, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related fields.
• Training and experience in sexual health education teaching and research.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain federally funded research or training grants.
• Evidence of ability to publish peer-reviewed research and give peer-reviewed presentations relevant to sexual health education.
• Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in sexual health education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented record of excellence as an educator.
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Experience in working in an academic health care setting.
• Certification as a Certified Sexuality Educator.

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 45 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of either family medicine residencies; five in the Twin Cities, three in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor four fellowship programs; Sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine and human sexuality and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery and population health. More at familymedicine.umn.edu.

Pay Range: $186,452 - $200,452; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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