• Department Chair, Social & Public Health

    Ohio University (Athens, OH)


    Job Description:

    The College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Social and Public Health. This 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment includes departmental leadership responsibilities and offers an exciting opportunity to guide a diverse department that houses undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Development and Family Science, Community Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, and Health Services Administration.

     

    The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions and will provide visionary leadership, manage academic, personnel, and budgetary operations, and foster a collaborative culture that supports faculty development, student success, and research. The Chair is expected to teach discipline appropriate courses, continue to engage in research and scholarship, and foster collaborative research across the Department. The Chair will also work closely with university and community partners to promote student learning and applied engagement opportunities. The balance of teaching, research, and administrative workload is negotiable and will be shaped in alignment with the candidate’s background and departmental needs.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Terminal degree (e.g. PhD, ScD, or equivalent) in a discipline represented within the department.

    • Eligible for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

    • Demonstrated record of teaching, scholarly productivity (e.g. peer-reviewed publications, grants), and service in higher education.

    • Evidence of effective leadership and administrative experience in academic or professional settings.

    • Experience with accreditation processes.

    • Familiarity with academic budgeting and resource management.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • At least 5 years of higher education academic administrative experience.

    • Evidence of quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.

    • Demonstrated experience mentoring faculty, early career professionals, and students.

    • Demonstrated involvement in state, national, and/or international professional organizations.

    • Proven ability to secure external funding and manage funded projects.

     

    Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

     

    Department: Dept of Social and Public Health

     

    Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: John McCarthy, [email protected]

     

    Employment Type: full-time regular

     

    QuickLink: 54522

    Advertised Salary:

    Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.