San Francisco State University

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The Health Equity Institute (HEI) at San Francisco State University seeks a new Director. HEI is a campus-wide multidisciplinary research unit that facilitates scientific research and community practice related to health equity. The HEI Director directs administration of the unit; creates an intellectual home at SF State for health equity research and practice; mentors faculty and works collaboratively in the development and management of externally funded projects; and maximizes funders’ understandings of HEI’s capacities to address issues of health equity. The Director also works collaboratively to strengthen the university’s research environment, supporting faculty in their diverse health-related scholarly pursuits, and ensures the participation students in HEI’s work, bolstering the university’s overarching efforts to increase student success.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree, a productive research career in any discipline within the basic, health, social or behavioral sciences, or other field relevant to issues of health equity, and a record of externally funded research. For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and CV by October 1, 2017. Position is open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This position requires the successful completion of a background check. See full job description at: SF State careers Job ID: 9558.