Department Chairperson

The current Department of Epidemiology & Community Health is committed to excellence in research and teaching, to building a faculty and staff committed to preparing a diverse workforce, and to extending educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds. In this context, diversity means the ways in which individuals vary, including, but not limited to, backgrounds, beliefs, viewpoints, abilities, cultures, and traditions that distinguish one individual from another. The Department mission is to advance equity, health, and well-being by collaborating with all populations in changing landscapes.. The Department has extensive ties with local and regional health departments, health care systems, and other community partners. The unit offers CEPH-accredited BSPH, MPH, and PhD programs in Public Health Sciences and Epidemiology. The unit is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health ( ASPPH).

The Department requires a Chairperson to lead and facilitate all aspects of the Department's operations. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in a Public Health discipline or closely related area (may include but not limited to Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Health Communications, Environmental Health, Global Health, Public Health Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Maternal and Child Health) and be eligible for appointment as Professor with tenure. A successful candidate should have a record of effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as a record of extensive scholarship and grantsmanship. Communication, interpersonal, and change management skills and experience using data to effectively develop, implement, and improve programs and initiatives in a visible and dynamic department are essential. This individual will contribute strong relationship-building and creative problem-solving skills to advance the College and University Strategic Plans, contribute to the Department's mission and initiatives, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships, and engage institutional and community partners. Prior administrative or academic leadership experience is preferred, particularly with accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH).

We particularly invite applications from candidates with administrative experience as a department chair and/or director of an accredited program in public health. A Master of Public Health ( MPH) degree is preferred.

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Applications must be submitted electronically (https://jobs.charlotte.edu/posting/x). In the cover letter, please include a description of your interest in the position, leadership effectiveness, teaching effectiveness, and impact of scholarship.

Questions: To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. J. P. Barfield, Search Committee Chair, at jpbarfield@charlotte.edu Review of applications will begin on 10/16/2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree