The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's Federal Health Sciences University and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. USUHS services the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education research service, and consultation and uniquely relates these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine and military medical readiness.

The USU, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (SOM), invites applicants to apply for the position of Associate or full Professor (Director, Precision Medicine Initiative for Military Medical Education and Research (PRIMER)), (tenure eligible track). The incumbent will serve as an Associate or full Professor in an appropriate SOM academic department based on his/her credentials and as the Director of PRIMER with collaborative research responsibilities within The American Genome Center (TAGC), a component of the Precision Medicine Initiative for Military Medical Education and Research (PRIMER).

PRIMER is a collaborative intramural federal Initiative involving USU, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and the National Institutes of Health, that brings together the expertise of clinicians and scientists across disciplines to catalyze innovative approaches to Precision Medicine and Genomics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) medical requirements.

Duties: The incumbent serves as an Associate or full Professor and as Director, PRIMER, and will be responsible for teaching, research activities, and administrative assignments, and for the direction, management, and coordination activities of PRIMER.

As a Professor, the incumbent, in coordination with other faculty, will participate in the planning and development of curricula and specific courses of study in the department, SOM, and other parts of the University and will perform. He/she will be responsible for teaching and ensuring the education and training of medical and graduate students, interns, residents and fellows at the tutorial level in the laboratory and clinical settings, providing appropriate oversight as well as formative and summative feedback. In coordination with other faculty members, assists in planning and development of curriculum to integrate the student's knowledge of basic sciences with clinical medicine. Participates in the development and organization of specific courses of study which provide practical experience in learning fundamentals of sound history, physical examination, diagnosis, and evaluation of patients with medical disorders. Prepares materials for scientific presentation and presents lectures in area of major expertise to trainees and faculty. Participates in the orientation of senior military leadership to ensure their familiarity with genomics and its relevance to force readiness.

• Through research, expand the initiative’s expertise in heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders, and leverage that expertise to embrace broader areas of genomics research, education and treatment activities. Within a learning healthcare model, develop research efforts to implement, re-evaluate, and improve impacts of precision genomic information. Develop and implement procedures and policies that ensure that genomics clinical research capabilities and programs directly contribute to warfighter health, performance and rehabilitation. Develop policies and processes to ensure that cyclical submission of competitive grant applications integrate genomic research. Expand the funding opportunities for genomic research projects to basic, applied and clinical investigations. Collaborate with organizations within the DoD, Military Health System (MHS), and extramural institutions to enhance research and scholarship in the field of genomics.
• The successful candidate will plan, direct, and oversee program operations to include leadership in the design of the programs and conduct and oversee research program activities. Serves as an investigator within PRIMER contributing expertise and leadership in clinical research in Genomics and Precision Medicine to the overall research efforts across studies conducted by PRIMER. Research efforts will be in support of Genomics and Precision Medicine studies and established research goals and objectives. Develops and manages an independent research program and secures intramural and extramural funding to support the research program(s). Responsible for overall program safety compliance.
• Formalize Initiative membership in key genomics policy committees, working groups and discussions within and outside of the Federal Government. Enhance and advance recognition of the Initiative as a hub of genomics-related research and thought through the publication of articles in professional journals.
• As director, provides counsel, assistance, and advice to USU, DoD, and MHS officials and staff and stakeholders on program policies, procedures, and research development as required. Develops required correspondence or reports and meets scheduled submission requirements or milestones and attend meetings and provides briefs or presentations on program or projects. Monitors program activities, ensuring scientific quality, efficiency, and military relevance for all projects.