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Florida Gulf Coast University

Arthrex Director, Research & Career Readiness

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Arthrex Director, Research & Career Readiness

Job Summary: The Marieb College of Health & Human Services (MCHHS) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) invites applications and nominations for a seasoned faculty member to join the college as the inaugural Arthrex Director for Research and Career Readiness. This individual will have a scholarly record to be appointed as an Associate/Full Professor and will spearhead and foster interprofessional research opportunities, especially projects focused on orthopedics and engineering across all our Marieb College academic units at Florida Gulf Coast University. The ideal candidate for this new role will be deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment of research and serve as the liaison between Arthrex and focus on translational research projects that will incorporate faculty and students in these projects. Key Responsibilities:

Translational Research Projects: Faculty-mentored student research projects combining Orthopedics and Engineering, Applied research including curriculum/pedagogy and the scholarship of teaching and learning research, Foster extramural funding acquisition. Experiential Learning: Facilitate surgical viewing opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, pre-medical societies, Create learning pathways for admission to specific programs at FGCU. SWFL Industry Integration: Dedicated exposure and integration with the healthcare industry and local medical community, Enhanced career pathways in Healthcare in Southwest Florida. Promote Engagement Opportunities: Local surgical observation opportunities, Faculty-led student research in Orthopedics, Engineering and related areas, Exploration of enhanced curriculum in the Medical Device industry, Interview techniques as part of Career Readiness, Grand Rounds at Arthrex providing student exposure to Engineering, Product Development, and Marketing. Required Qualifications:

Earned Doctoral Degree in a health-related discipline such as Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Sciences, Public Health or other related field from an accredited institution. Scholarly record to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in an appropriate academic discipline within the college. Established research expertise and experience with evidence of extramural funding and peer reviewed publications. Successful record of leading integrative research projects. Demonstrated research skills, including protocol development, regulatory knowledge, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, are essential. Preferred Qualifications:

Additional master's degree/certification(s) in education and pedagogy. Focus and demonstrated record in partnering with communicational organizations. Experience teaching courses relevant to aging/gerontology. Demonstrated success in engaging collaboratively and productively with faculty across a range of academic disciplines. Florida Gulf Coast University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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