Associate Professor-SOM (Clinical Research & Public Health)

Qualifications:

• MD, (Preventive Medicine or similar residency preferred)
• MPH or Masters in Epidemiology
• At least 10 years’ experience in applied public health/field epidemiology
• Working knowledge of health informatics (i.e., can code and design data registries to ensure their accuracy) and use of REDCap
• Five years as at least an adjunct professor in an MPH program
• Significant research portfolio in PH and epidemiology
• At least 5 years Mentoring PH students and fellows

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
Strong collaborative/teamwork ability to motivate, and inspire at all levels of the organization;
Strong computer skills in the areas noted above;
Ability to foster student and staff learning, development, and decision making in support of goals, success, wellness, and needs;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;
Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;
Mission/Service and results oriented;
Ability to provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications;
Ability to work at times non-traditional business hours when necessary (i.e. weekends, evening, and/or holiday)

Computer Skills:
DOS, Windows, Web design, Epi Info Word Processing, Database, and Statistics System, SAS-PC, and SAS for Windows Statistical Software Packages (through version 9), SUDAAN Statistical Software, Spreadsheet and Database software, SPSS Statistical software, working familiarity with REDCap

Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75-100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 25-49%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: 10 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel:  Yes Less than 10%
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: Yes
Working with animals: No

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Disclosure Statement: 
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.  Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE.  Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.