Department Chair, Department of Epidemiology (COPH)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences invites applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Epidemiology. The Chair will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for a nationally recognized department advancing population health through research, education, service, and community engagement. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chair will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, college leadership, and external partners to advance the department’s impact in Arkansas and beyond. This academic leadership opportunity involves building on the department’s strengths, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding research excellence, and fostering an environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive. The successful candidate will be a respected scholar, collaborative leader, and committed mentor who can articulate a compelling vision for the department and strengthen its reputation in epidemiology and population health. The position requires maintaining an active, nationally recognized program of scholarship and qualifications for appointment as a tenured Professor.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent) in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a closely related discipline.
Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure.
Distinguished record of scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and a history of successful extramural funding.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and student development.
Proven leadership experience in an academic, research, or public health setting.
Evidence of successful collaboration across disciplines and sectors.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the department.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty and staff.
Advance a strong culture of research excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Expand the department’s portfolio of externally funded research.
Promote excellence in undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and continuing education programs.
Support student recruitment, retention, mentoring, and career success.
Foster interdisciplinary partnerships across UAMS and with public health, healthcare, community, governmental, and industry partners.
Provide effective stewardship of departmental resources, including budgeting, personnel, and operational oversight.
Represent the department within the College, UAMS, professional organizations, and external stakeholder communities.
Maintain an active and nationally recognized program of scholarship.