The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine and an international leader in research and cancer treatment. With its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building on its groundbreaking expertise in targeted therapy to improve outcomes for patients with advanced cancer and to enhance the ability to detect cancer at its earliest stages. From laboratory science to clinical trials of new treatments to studying populations at risk, the institute's scientists are advancing the understanding of the root causes of cancer and finding ways to improve detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Leveraging our faculty's expertise and collective strengths, the institute's strategic plan targets three areas of focus: 1) Culture of Inclusion & Innovation, 2) Precision Early Detection, and 3) Precision Oncology.

To further our goal of advancing a culture of inclusion and innovation, the Knight Cancer Institute has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director (AD) of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to oversee these efforts across our healthcare, academic, and research missions. This faculty leader will bring a deep commitment and experience to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts already underway and will guide the development of innovative policies and programs to further diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across missions.

• As a leader in enhancing academic programs, the AD of DEI will partner closely with educational leaders across the cancer institute, the School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Office, and OHSU institutional leaders to build and sustain diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational programs and to train the next generation of cancer researchers and providers to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism principles throughout their professional career.
• As a leader in enhancing research activities, the AD of DEI will partner closely with basic, clinical, and translational researchers to improve understanding of unique disparities present in our population and guide researchers in utilizing culturally appropriate strategies for community engagement and participation in all facets of our research.
• As a leader supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, the AD of DEI will partner closely with cancer institute leadership and human resources to recruit, hire, retain, develop and advance a diverse, culturally competent learning community and workforce.
• As a leader in our community, the AD of DEI will build and enhance community, academic, and business partnerships to engage diverse communities in the achievement of the Knight Strategic Plan and the Knight Guiding Principles.

Goals & Expectations:

• Enhance participation of women, minorities, and individuals from groups nationally under-represented in the research workforce, center leadership, and advisory boards;
• Use special opportunities, if available, within the center’s catchment area to enhance the diversity of the research workforce and center leadership of CCSG-supported components (Senior Leadership, Research Programs, Shared Resources, Community Outreach, and Engagement, etc.);
• Support career-enhancing research opportunities for junior, early- and mid-career researchers, including those from diverse backgrounds, to prepare them for center leadership;
• Establish infrastructure and utilize institutional resources to expand the pipeline of members of diverse backgrounds through training or mentoring opportunities to encourage the participation of students, postdoctoral researchers, and co-investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those groups shown to be nationally underrepresented in the research workforce;
• Leverage institutional commitment and infrastructure to enhance the diversity of the center’s membership and leadership; and,
• Establish criteria for monitoring and evaluating the progress of diversity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The AD of DEI will bring a deep commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts already underway and will guide the development of innovative policies and programs to further diversity, equity, and inclusion across missions;
• Attend Knight retreats, and other key Knight meetings as appropriate for a senior cancer institute leader. Serve as subject matter resource on DEI in the workplace for Knight Cancer Institute and with a seat at the table of the Knight Senior Leadership Team. This position will ensure the team applies a DEI and anti-racism lens to decision-making activities. This position will take an active role in evaluating and executing the Knight Cancer Institute's Diversity Action Plan in alignment with the University and School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism Plan, managing comprehensive analysis and reporting of key DEI metrics and outcomes;
• Represent the Knight Cancer Institute's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts when working with entities at OHSU, including employee resource groups, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, the SOM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office;
• Attend meetings and work with SOM Assistant Dean for DEI for guidance, support, and partnership. Represent the Knight Cancer Institute at SOM DEI meetings;
• In collaboration with the OHSU and Knight Communications teams, provide recommendations for internal and external messaging supporting DEI principles;
• Work with the Director, Co-Deputy Directors, and other Knight leaders to recruit key faculty members to OHSU and the Knight Cancer Institute. Provides guidance and advice and participates in setting priorities regarding diversity recruitment opportunities. Participates on search committees, interviews candidates reviews curriculum vitae, and provides recommendations. Cultivates relationships with relevant organizations and agencies from which Knight Cancer might recruit;
• Represent or delegate representation of the Knight Cancer Institute at various OHSU meetings and external settings as assigned by the Director and within the Associate Director's available capacity. Participates in fundraising activities, as assigned;
• Work with the Director and other Knight leaders in periodic review and updating of the cancer institute's mission, vision, and values;
• Work with the Director and other Knight leaders in periodic review, updating, and aligning of the cancer institute's strategic initiatives and goals;
• Serve as an expert on NCI P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) Guidelines, as well as institutional policies as they pertain to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
• Provide an annual DEI progress report for CCSG renewals in non-competing years. Every five years actively engages in the preparations for the P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) competitive renewal written application and participates in oral and/or poster presentations, as needed. Participates in national conferences and working groups related to NCI designation as appropriate;
• Promotes professional conduct and behavior of the highest integrity, exhibiting utmost respect for all members of the OHSU community; demonstrates consistency of action and purpose with unquestionable forthrightness.

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, Masters level degree or equivalent degree

Board-certified (if eligible and appropriate to the degree) in their related field

 

Candidate will have past experience leading or participating in diversity initiatives (e.g., service on diversity committees, workforce development, policy development, health equity, recruitment and retention strategies). 

 

This role will be a full-time assignment, with 0.4 FTE focused on the DEI efforts described above. 

 

Interested candidates should provide their curriculum vitae (CV) along with a letter of interest outlining key experiences and relevant accomplishments to Benjamin Maliwat at Benjamin.Maliwat@amnhealthcare.com.

 

As of Oct. 18, 2021, all OHSU employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means you have received both doses of a two-dose, or one dose of a single-dose, FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since your final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. If you apply for and are offered a position, you must be fully vaccinated prior to starting work. 

 

If the position you are offered does not require direct, in-person patient care contact, you may request an exception to the vaccine policy for medical or religious reasons. OHSU uses very narrow criteria under the law to allow an exception and very few requests are being approved.

 

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