Asst. Professor - CSD Research (IHP Faculty)

*** This position is 100% grant funded ***

The MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is seeking to fill a full-time (12-month) research faculty position at Assistant Professor level. The primary responsibilities include conducting high-quality research in areas related to Communication Sciences and Disorders, establishing a program of extramurally funded research, participating in an innovative Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Sciences PhD and supervising/mentoring student.

The position needs to be funded by the candidates grant and cover other costs associated with fostering a successful research program.

Excellent opportunities for collaboration and joint appointments are available at affiliated world-class hospitals including the Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Current research faculty members also collaborate with other leading institutions in the Boston area, including MIT and Harvard Medical School.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a fully accredited graduate school located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard overlooking downtown Boston. The Institute is the only degree-granting member of Mass General Brigham (the largest health care provider in New England). Many of our graduate programs are highly rated by U.S. News & World Report.

The Institute has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

Requirements for this position are a PhD degree as well as external research grant funding and peer-reviewed publications. In addition, applicant must submit a cover letter (including area of expertise and research focus) and curriculum vitae.

Interested individuals should submit their cover letter and CV online at www.mghihp.edu/ihp.

For more information contact Dr. Nara Gavini at ngavini@mghihp.edu or visit our website at www.mghihp.edu.

About MGH Institute:

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.