Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Health, School of Public Health [R0149241]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Health in the School of Public Health. The department chair, as academic component leader, facilitates the management of the department. To carry out this responsibility, the chair oversees, directly or indirectly, the daily progress toward achieving teaching, research, service, and strategic goals. The department chair is charged with seeing the big picture: looking at the department as a whole and at the department's relationship to the School and University. Examples may include representing and advocating for the department and balancing that with the goals of the School/Dean’s Office, students, and market demands. The department chair is also charged with stewarding the day-to-day operation of the department, as well as maintaining reduced requirements as a faculty member (teaching half-time and continuing to publish).

Requirements

• PhD degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Community Health, or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Previous leadership experience as a Graduate Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Center Director.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty.
• Strong portfolio of external funding.
• Experience working with diverse communities to address health disparities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as Departmental Chair.
• Research expertise in health communications, mixed methods, or qualitative research designs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a collegial environment where all members feel valued and have a stake in the endeavor.
• Act as a liaison between the department and the Dean.
• Lead the department in developing and implementing immediate and long-range departmental goals and strategies.
• Teach one course in each term (fall and spring).
• Be active in service on the Council of Chairs and other roles supporting the School and University.
• Enhance departmental curricula and initiatives for the improvement of instruction.
• Work with the Dean on any financial/budgetary needs or challenges.
• Establish Advisory Boards for the disciplines in the department.
• Coordinate activities within the Department, including assessment, accreditation, and other School and University initiatives.
• Exercise leadership in recruiting and retaining capable faculty.
• Monitor the performance evaluation of full-time and part-time faculty.
• Schedule and preside over department meetings.
• Serve as the primary Departmental contact for recruitment and retention efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree