The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) at the University of Louisville is seeking a dynamic public health scientist to serve as department chair in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences (HPBS). HPBS is a diverse faculty of scholars and students focused on improving public health through the advancement health equity and social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration, community-engaged research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to create and implement policies and procedures that optimize departmental function, a justice-oriented leadership praxis, a robust extramural funding and publication record, high teaching aptitude, and an ability to effectively mentor faculty and students. The chair will be responsible for fostering and maintaining a culture of cohesion, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement among faculty, staff, and students.
Qualifications: Candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience in the academy, but experience as a chair is not required; proof of relevant research, health promotion program implementation, and service including but not limited to: policy engagement and advocacy; evidence of change in community; community-engaged research; engagement in community organization boards; success and retention of faculty and students from marginalized backgrounds; teaching courses through a health equity and social justice lens; and application of social justice frameworks in work. Candidate should also have a sustained and robust funding portfolio; strong record of publications in peer-reviewed outlets; publishing with community members; communicating research findings to audiences beyond the academy; experience in intraorganizational policy development; curriculum development; identifying and implementing efficiencies in organizational programming and practice; and promotion of degree programs.
Candidates should have outstanding leadership demonstrated by: commitment to student success and attention to student needs; grants and publications with students and junior faculty; mentoring faculty to promotion, external funding, and publications; transparency; democratic leadership style; and evidence or potential for departmental growth.
Apply: Candidates should submit an application at https://louisville.edu/hr/employment/jobs/ Position # R105674. Along with a cover letter detailing qualifications and vision for the position (maximum two pages); Curriculum Vitae; and names and contact information of five professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
