Careers in the Center for Health Equity Transformation

Director, Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation (CHET)

Application Review begins September 16, 2024

"My vision for building one of the nation’s strongest and most collaborative health equity research and training centers involves growth through transformation. Six years ago, I set out to develop a Center with the most talented faculty, staff, and trainees, starting as one person with institutional support and now surrounded by hundreds. I aimed to recruit a strong cadre of productive and congenial faculty members with significant research programs and to establish nationally prominent training programs. I sought success in establishing an NIH-funded Center grant. After these six years, collectively and with support from units and offices across campus, we have achieved these initial aims. My continued vision is to enhance CHET’s development by bringing new and ever more transformative leadership to the Center. Thus, with no plans to step down from my faculty position at UK, I have requested to initiate the search for a successor to direct CHET. The College of Medicine’s Dean’s Office is orchestrating this national search. We would be grateful if you would distribute information about this marvelous opportunity to lead a collegial and impactful Center."

Nancy E. Schoenberg, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)

Marion Pearsall Professor of Behavioral Science

Director, Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation (CHET)

We are seeking applicants for the next director to lead the dynamic and rapidly growing Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation (CHET) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. CHET is a transdisciplinary research and training center focused on developing the most innovative and impactful research and training portfolio to advance health equity for all. 

We seek individuals with a dynamic, productive research agenda that focuses on the advancement of equity in cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia and other related neurological diseases, diabetes and obesity, substance use, or other health conditions. Senior (associate or full professor) research and leadership-focused faculty members are encouraged to apply for this tenured or tenure-track, Regular Title Series, full-time (12-month) position. 

The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership skills as a listener, decision-maker, and equity-oriented scholar and effectively advocate for the center and its faculty, trainees, and staff. Prior extensive administrative experience as a department chair, director, vice chair, or director of graduate studies or equivalent is preferred. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. An attractive start-up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is in the beautiful, diverse, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington, which offers affordability and high quality of life. 

You may learn more about the position here: CHET Director Prospectus.pdf

Review of applications will begin September 16, 2024. To apply, please use this link: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/543440

Research Financial Administrator

The University of Kentucky seeks a Research Program Administrator for a large, multi-site, multi-year grant in the department of family and community medicine. The Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Research Team (AppalTRUST) is one of eight Tobacco Centers on Regulatory Science (TCORS) funded by NIH and FDA. The goal of AppalTrUST is to investigate the impact of Federal Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products (FDA CTP) regulatory policies in rural communities, a vulnerable and understudied population, through collaboration, education and pioneering regulatory scientific research. Our three projects and four cores are designed to bridge the knowledge gap in rural tobacco use behaviors, guided by a definition of rurality that accounts for heterogeneity. Our approach is designed to inform the use of a health equity lens in shaping current, proposed, and future FDA regulatory actions to reduce rural tobacco use disparities.

This individual will provide administrative and operational leadership under the guidance of the AppalTRUST Leadership Team and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Responsibilities include financial administration and oversight, grants administration and leadership including supervision, and leading strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will exhibit these skills: attention to detail, excellent financial and research management experience, strong organization skills, ability to work well with other study team members and participants, ability to effectively problem-solve complex situations, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information and communicate effectively with various internal and external constituencies. Prior research experience required, and experience working in a mental health setting preferred.

The position will require regular, full-time in-person work in Lexington, KY with occasional remote work available. The position may also require periodic travel to/from Eastern Kentucky.

The position will close 12/11/2024.  https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/562482 

Please contact Dr. Shyanika Rose with questions. 

REACT Study Position (Temporary)

The Researching Equity-Advancing Counter Tobacco Policies on Flavors (REACT) study is hiring for a temporary tech position that will begin as soon as possible. The person hired will be assisting with recruitment / enrollment for the study. Currently the position will last through the end of January. 

Qualified applicants will:

• Assist with recruitment protocols by making follow-up phone calls and emails to potential participants (and/or their parents) and enrolling eligible participants in the REACT study.
• Assist with tracking REACT study participants for their duration of their time in the study.
• Assist with trouble-shooting technical issues.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

The position will close 12/31/24.  https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/553718 

Please contact Judy van de Venne with questions.