Details

　　Open Date 01/19/2024

　　Requisition Number PRN37478B

　　Job Title Research Associate

　　Working Title Research Associate

　　Job Grade A00

　　FLSA Code Professional

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　Arranged with Supervisor

　　VP Area U of U Health - Academics

　　Department 00212 - Ctr Clin & Translational Sc.

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range Depends on Experience

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Job Summary

　　The Utah Clinical & Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ) seeks a Research Associate to lead pedagogical strategy and develop the next-generation clinical & translational science and research (T0-T5) workforce.

　　Well-prepared clinical and translational science and research professionals—faculty and staff—who lead and support the transformation of research impacting human health through collaboration and innovation are in high demand in the academic, entrepreneurial, and government sectors. The Utah CTSI’s workforce development programs address this need by training a skilled, diverse, agile, and multidisciplinary clinical and translational workforce across the University of Utah and its partners. The Utah CTSI’s current workforce development programs include the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Degree Program, Early Career Faculty Develop Program, Pre- and Post-doctoral Training Programs, a summer research program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities undergraduates, and a research coordinator training program.

　　In close collaboration with CTSI leadership and the faculty and staff of each program, the Research Associate will direct and oversee the operations, strategic planning, and integration of Utah CTSI’s workforce development programs. The Research Associate will help craft and implement a modern, rigorous, evidence-based curriculum to support and enhance CTSI workforce development programs.

　　This position will also work closely with colleagues across the University of Utah to support the integration of Utah CTSI’s workforce development programs into a robust infrastructure that supports the technical, operational, and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the Health Sciences.

　　Responsibilities

　　Lead pedagogical development, strategic direction, integration, and evaluation of CTSI curriculum and/or content for classes, training programs, lectures, and other educational offerings.

　　Organizes and chairs the CTSI workforce development committee to ensure coordination, integration, synergy, and mutual reinforcement among all workforce development programs.

　　Collaborate with program directors to establish core competencies for each learner group (e.g., pre-docs, post-docs, early career faculty) that build in complexity as learner groups advance in career level.Partners with program faculty and staff to establish evidence-based course/program evaluations, identify gaps in current educational offerings, and plan/implement solutions.Provides pedagogical coaching to program faculty (program directors and course directors). Works with faculty to implement active learning, problem-based learning, and other modern pedagogical approaches into their courses/programs.

　　Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote alignment and integration of CTSI’s workforce development programs with the University’s research strategy and national initiatives.

　　Promotes the bidirectional sharing of workforce development resources, innovations, and best practices across CTSI partners and the national Clinical & Translational Science Award consortium. This includes dissemination through peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, CBE - Life Sciences Education).

　　Collaborates with University of Utah education and training offices and stakeholders, including the AVPR -Health Sciences training programs team, to develop best practices in research education and promote integration across university programs.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications

　　Preferences

　　Ph.D. in a STEM or Education disciplineExperience teaching and interacting with students in higher education (e.g., teaching assistant, instructor, adjunct, or education-focused faculty role)Curriculum development experienceDemonstrated ability to apply pedagogical research to support best practices in the classroom and drive curriculum development for a diverse group of learners (e.g., pre-doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, clinical fellows)Demonstrated experience, flexibility, and outstanding skills in working collaborativelyExcellent written, oral communication and analytical skillsType Benefited Staff

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　　Additional Information

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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