UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (UPMC Hillman) seeks a dynamic Professor level faculty leader with demonstrated experience in community-engaged outreach, research and/or practice to support bidirectional engagement with community members, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement (AD for COE) will work closely with the Director, Deputy Director, and other Associate Directors to coordinate a community outreach and engagement agenda for UPMC Hillman.
Pittsburgh is routinely ranked as one of the top-most livable and affordable U.S. cities. Located in the city of Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood, UPMC Hillman is an NCI-designated comprehensive matrix cancer center focused on state-of-the-art cancer research, training the next generation of cancer researchers, and community outreach. In 2020, UPMC Hillman celebrated its 34th anniversary and the renewal of its 5-year NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) that resulted in Hillman Research Administration scoring in the ‘Exceptional’ range and qualifying UPMC Hillman for a 2-year merit extension. UPMC Hillman serves 29 western PA counties serving nearly 5 million individuals and provides unique opportunities to collaborate with clinical and translational research programs involved in cancer patient care, including the University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Women’s Research Institute and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. UPMC Hillman has over 330 members, 7 scientific programs, 10 CCSG-supported shared resources, $110 million of peer-reviewed cancer-relevant funding with over $60 million from NCI, and an institutional funding base greater than $150 million.
The AD for COE reports directly to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Director and is a member of UPMC Hillman’s Senior Leadership Team. The AD for COE will play a critical role in leading community outreach and engagement as well as screening and prevention studies to quantify and intervene to overcome barriers to screening and early detection of cancer in under-represented minority and rural members of UPMC Hillman catchment area. These appointments are associated with an expectation of promoting external NCI peer reviewed funding, leading the designated programs specifically set forth in the NCI P30 CCSG RFA and stimulating collaborations and our UPMC Hillman network.
Current CCSG COE Specific Aims:
Aim 1: Identify and monitor the cancer burdens of UPMC Hillman catchment area through multiple data sources and stakeholder input.
Aim 2: Implement evidence-based interventions to address the cancer burden within the catchment area and beyond, through strategic community outreach, education, and engagement.
Aim 3: Promote, inform, enhance and disseminate UPMC Hillman research in order to address identified catchment area burdens, ensure representation in clinical trials, synergize policy and advance science.
Major AD for COE tasks includes:
• Designated Leader for COE at UPMC Hillman.
• Member of the Senior Leadership Team (reporting directly to the UPMC Hillman Director)
• Formalize, expand, and lead the Office of Community Outreach.
• Support the enrollment and retention of clinical trial participants representative of the catchment area.
• Work with clinicians and researchers across UPMC Hillman to grow cancer health equity research and service activities throughout the catchment area.
Successful candidates must have a MD, PhD, or equivalent, an exceptional scientific research record encompassing translational or population-based research using state-of-the-art approaches evidenced by scholarly productivity (e.g., grants, publications), a productive academic record of cancer-related research relevant to community outreach and/or engagement. Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a Cancer Center or university setting. Prior leadership experience related to strategic planning, program implementation and/or evaluation is preferred with excellent written and oral communication, computer, people management, and interpersonal skills.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and 1-page personal statement highlighting your qualifications and experience, UPMC Hillman Interim Director, Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH (care of
[email protected]).
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