Executive Director of Rural Health and Health Equity Research

Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of Rural Health and Health Equity Research is responsible for developing a vibrant research team toward creating a center within Kennesaw State University's Health and Wellness Research Community.

The Executive Director will work with the Office of the Vice President for Research to support, promote, and deliver first-class research and research outcomes as appropriate for the discipline. The Executive Director will be responsible for the growth of research activities in the field of rural health and health equity through collaboration across the University and the state, supported by significant extramural funding. The Executive Director will support initiatives that improve healthcare, particularly in rural areas, and create a comprehensive data platform that informs needs and interventions. The Executive Director will recruit researchers to the Center. Given Kennesaw State's location, the Center will focus its efforts on engaging with, serving, and conducting research in Northwest Georgia.