Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor

Wright State University•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance the department's mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; supporting student success and recruitment; fostering faculty and staff development; and strengthening the department's research profile consistent with an R2 university. The Chair represents and advocates for the department within the school, university, and broader public health community. They build partnerships with health systems and organizations and promote workforce development to address regional and global health needs. Following the formal affiliation with Premier Health, the local healthcare system, an expanded emphasis on Public Health has been announced, with the Chair leading that charge. The Chair will work closely with the Dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine/Chief Academic Officer to develop a strategic vision, engage stakeholders, navigate negotiations, and manage merging entities' operational and cultural integration. The Chair will ensure the affiliation aligns with the university's broader mission and strategic goals. In addition, the Chair maintains an active program of teaching and scholarship while cultivating a culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.

Requirements

Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, health education/health promotion, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor
At least 1 year of leadership experience in an academic setting, with the ability to build consensus, manage resources, and foster departmental growth.
Record of accomplishment of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research
Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas that complement the department's existing curriculum.
Track record of effective faculty mentoring, teaching, and student advising
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Possess a strong commitment to research, education, and teaching.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health and/or experience working in a public health setting

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief administrator of the Department of PPHS, providing comprehensive leadership to advance its mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Provide strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership that enhances the department's academic reputation, research profile, and impact on public health locally, nationally, and globally.
Ensure the integrity, quality, and continuous improvement of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs.
Oversee strategic planning, policy development, and accreditation compliance to align departmental priorities with BSOM and WSU.
Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, fiscal accountability, staffing, facilities, and resource allocation.
Foster a departmental culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Represent and advocate for the department within BSOM, the university, and local/national communities.
Build partnerships with health systems, agencies, and public health organizations.
Advance the department's role in public health workforce development and in meeting regional health needs.
Oversee undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship and advising to students.
Lead student recruitment, admissions oversight, and retention initiatives to grow enrollment and support student success.
Promote interdisciplinary education and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., community-based projects, global health experiences, research practicums).
Support curriculum development, assessment, and innovative teaching strategies.
Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality faculty and staff, supporting excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Align faculty roles with teaching, research, and service needs.
Support career development, faculty scholarship, and leadership opportunities.
Foster faculty and student research, grant activity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with an R2 university.
Teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as appropriate.
Serve as a role model for excellence in instruction.