DIRECTOR, DIABETES RESEARCH CENTER
Requisition # 57198
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Position Basics
| Type of Position | TENURE-TRACK |
| Advertising Ends on: | Extended Until Position is Filled |
| Advertising Started on: | Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 |
| College: | Carver College of Medicine |
| Department: | Medicine Administration |
Salary
| Salary: | Commensurate |
Position Details
| Full/Part Time Status: | Full Time |
| Position Description: | AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J. AND LUCILLE A. CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE The Carver College of Medicine at The University of Iowa seeks candidates for the position of Director, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. The University, in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, is establishing a comprehensive diabetes research center. This is an extraordinary opportunity, as substantial resources are available to recruit a director and several faculty members. In addition, the Center will be located on a 20,000 square feet floor of the Iowa Institute Biomedical Discovery, which is under construction. The director is the spokesperson for the Center and represents it in interactions with the college, the university, as well as nationally. Responsibilities include faculty recruitment and appointments; educational and research programs; fiscal planning and management; interaction with other departments and centers; and short term and long term strategic planning. In addition, the director is a member of the Medical Council, which provides input to the Dean. The Carver College of Medicine is part of a major research university and ranks 11th among public medical schools in National Institutes of Health funding. The College and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are equal partners in UI Health Care. The hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States and is adjacent to the Iowa City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Iowa. The community offers excellent schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities and Big 10 sporting events. The search committee will accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Nominations should include a brief statement of the attributes and qualities of the individual that make him or her ideally suited for this position, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. |
| Education Requirement: | Candidates must have previous records consistent with appointment as a tenured professor. This includes a PhD or MD degree or equivalent and an outstanding record of accomplishments in research, teaching, and service. |
| Required Qualifications: | The successful candidate should have the demonstrated capacity to foster an environment in which excellence in research, teaching, and scholarship can flourish, as well as experience and interest in developing and leading research programs. |
| Desirable Qualifications: | Desirable attributes include a record of innovative and effective administrative and fiscal leadership, a record of excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce, and positive interactions with students, staff and faculty. An interest in interdisciplinary research programs is necessary. |
Online Application Required Documents
| Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest | ||
| Number of References: 3 | ||
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Contact Information
| Contact: | Kathleen Barbee - kathleen-barbee@uiowa.edu Assistant to the Search Committee University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine 114 CMAB Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-384-4678 |
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