How to Apply
Applications are due by December 1, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A subset of applicants will be invited to conduct a Zoom interview; from that group, a select number will be invited for in-person interviews and a job talk. In-person interviews are planned to be completed by the end of February 2027. Applicants should send the following materials:
1) Curriculum vitae: this should include information on the applicant's education and training, publications, funding, presentations at conferences, teaching and mentoring activities, media coverage, and service activities (e.g., local or national committee work, serving as a peer reviewer for journals).
2) Cover letter (2 page maximum, single-spaced, 12-point font). The cover letter should include information on:
- The reasons for the applicant's interest in joining the CHEAR Center
- The applicant's research focus to date and planned research agenda as a CHEAR faculty member
- The applicant's experience with qualitative research, mixed methods research, and/or implementation science
- The applicant's experience with mentorship
Application materials and questions should be directed to Katherine Luppino at [email protected].
Job Summary
The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking applications for a full-time, faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on the instructional track (tenure track). The search committee is specifically seeking an individual with methodological expertise in 1 or more of the following 3 areas: qualitative methods, mixed-methods research, and implementation science. The candidate will lead grant applications, author peer-reviewed publications, and present at national meetings. Qualified candidates may have an opportunity to play a leadership role in CHEAR's postdoctoral fellowship program, a role that would entail protected time.
The CHEAR Center is the oldest pediatric health services research center in the U.S. The Center includes 15 general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, economists, epidemiologists, and research scientists. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to the care of children with chronic conditions, pediatric health care utilization and spending, immunizations, Medicaid policy, and health equity. Key strengths of the CHEAR Center include an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, national reputation, strong administrative support, excellent research staff, longstanding relationships with the State of Michigan, and access to a broad range of administrative databases. Moreover, the CHEAR Center has access to the resources of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, which unites 850 faculty across the University of Michigan who conduct health services research. The CHEAR Center and the University of Michigan are located in Ann Arbor, which is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by media outlets.
Position Overview
- Appointment: Full-time position at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.
- Sponsorship: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Qualifications*
- For non-clinicians: doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in field relevant to health services research, including but not limit
- General pediatricians: One of the following 1) Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a doctoral degree in field relevant to health services research; or 2) Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and a master's degree (e.g., MS, MPH, MPP) and completion of a health services research postdoctoral fellowship
- Methodological expertise in 1 or more of the following 3 areas: qualitative research, mixed methods research, implementation science
- Significant mentorship experience
- Existing grant funding that can be transferred to CHEAR upon the start of the faculty position (e.g., career development award, R01/R21/R03, foundation grant)
- To be considered for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a faculty member and existing NIH or equivalent funding
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend on qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.