Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Excellence: Conduct education initiatives focused on substance use disorders in pregnant and parenting populations. Develop and implement studies aimed at improving outcomes and understanding the complexities of SUD during pregnancy, the peripartum period, and parenting.
• Public Engagement: Engage with the lay public to destigmatize addiction, leveraging research insights to inform public discourse and policy.
• Education and Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive educational programs aimed at destigmatizing addiction and enhancing care for individuals with SUD. Create training materials for a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and recovery coaches.
• Collaborative Initiatives: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams within the department and across the university to promote integrated care approaches and foster a supportive environment for research and education on addiction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -•Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive research experience in addiction, with a focus on pregnant and parenting individuals.
• Proven track record of creating and implementing educational content and programs on substance use disorders.
• Demonstrated competency in providing compassionate, non-judgmental care for individuals with SUD.
• Strong history of public engagement and advocacy in destigmatizing addiction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to research and education.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the unique challenges faced by pregnant and parenting individuals with SUD.
• Ability to translate complex research findings into practical applications for healthcare professionals and the public.
• Passion for improving healthcare outcomes through education and de-stigmatization initiatives.

Required Application Materials

Application should include Cover Letter and CV. 

Special Instructions

N/A

Review of Applications Begins On

09/16/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.