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Chair, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health

Confidential, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

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Chair, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health

About the Company

Top-ranked medical school

Industry Higher Education

Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded 2005

Employees 5001-10,000

Categories

Baltimore University of Maryland Education Health Care Higher Education

Specialties

research medical education medicine infectious diseases genomic research recruitment global health immunology vaccinology transplants diabetes cancer pharmacology malaria epidemiology radiology diversity oncology virology and biomedical research

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chair for its Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader and accomplished researcher with a deep commitment to advancing health equity. Responsibilities include providing academic and administrative leadership, developing a strategic vision for the department, and fostering a culture of innovation and discovery. The Chair will also be expected to strengthen internal and external collaborations, expand research and education, and ensure the department's continued excellence in training the next generation of public health scientists and practitioners.

Candidates for the Chair position must have a doctoral degree with training in epidemiology and be qualified for an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. The ideal candidate will have a history of building collaborations, a proven track record in leading an academic unit, and a strong background in research and scholarly excellence. Collaborative leadership, experience in academic administration, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential. The role requires the ability to manage change, generate and steward resources, and develop and implement strategies for faculty recruitment, retention, and development. The Chair will also be expected to engage with the community and advance the department's mission of improving public health.

Hiring Manager Title Dean and Vice President for Medical Affairs

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Medical Care/Hospital Administration