Department Chairperson

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 004706
Working Title Department Chairperson
Classification Title Department Chair/ Director
College College of Health & Human Svc (Col)
Department Public Health Sciences
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 12
Primary Purpose of Department
The current Department of Public Health Sciences is committed to excellence in research and teaching, to building a faculty and staff committed to preparing a diverse workforce, and to extending educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds. The Department mission is to advance health equity and well-being in an urbanizing world. The Department has extensive ties with local and regional health departments, health care systems, and other community partners. The unit offers CEPH-accredited BSPH, MPH, and PhD programs in Public Health Sciences Epidemiology. The unit is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

Responsible for the daily operation of the department and the department programs. The Department Chair/ Director will promote excellence in department programs within the University. Chair/ Director responsibilities are classified as professional duties requiring leadership and mentoring of faculty, administrative expertise to include vision, long term and short-term planning, decision-making and coordination of instruction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Department requires a Chairperson to lead and facilitate all aspects of the Department’s operations. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in a Public Health discipline or closely related area and be eligible for appointment as Professor with tenure. A successful candidate should have a record of effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as a record of extensive scholarship and grantsmanship. Communication, interpersonal, and change management skills and experience using data to effectively develop, implement, and improve programs and initiatives in a visible and dynamic department are essential. This individual will contribute strong relationship-building and creative problem-solving skills to advance the College and University Strategic Plans, contribute to the Department’s mission and initiatives, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships, and engage institutional and community partners Prior administrative or academic leadership experience is preferred, particularly with accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
We particularly invite applications from candidates with administrative experience as a department chair and/or director of an accredited program in public health.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
NA
Special Notes to Applicants
Please note that as described above, thecurrent Department of Public Health Sciences is committed to excellence in research and teaching, to building a faculty and staff committed to preparing a diverse workforce, and to extending educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds. Plans are for the existing public health sciences unit to be separated into two new academic units—one with a focus on epidemiology and community health and the second with a focus on health administration and policy.
As an affirmative action, equal opportunity and an ADVANCE Institution, UNCCharlotte is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
Job Open Date 11/10/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 01/24/2024
Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
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