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Chair of the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

Confidential, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112

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Chair of the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science

About the Company

Leading public research university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1834

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Colleges & Universities Education Healthcare Hospitals & Clinics Tulane University E-Learning

Specialties

medicine global health science and engineering social work law liberal arts business and architecture

About the Role

The Company is seeking an academic and administrative leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing intellectual and operational leadership, expanding academic programs, and championing student success. This role involves fostering a diverse and expansive research enterprise, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and serving as a steward for the department's strategic objectives. The Chair will also be expected to recruit, retain, and develop exceptional, diverse faculty, and to ensure the department functions effectively and efficiently.

Candidates for the Chair position at the company should have a record of distinction in academic program development, a proven commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and experience in managing extramurally funded research. The ideal candidate will possess leadership and vision, a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and the ability to build and lead a team. Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential. An earned doctoral degree and a background in data science, biostatistics, or other data-intensive health-related disciplines are required. The Chair will be expected to model an authentic commitment to community engagement and partnership, and to enhance the department's contribution to the local and global society.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Strategy