Wright State University
Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Profe
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences – Associate Professor or Full Professor
Wright State University
EEO Statement:
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Details:
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Chair, Population & Public Health Sciences – Associate Professor or Full Professor
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: Dept of Population & Public Health Sciences
EEO number: 26Y098
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Salary Band: FA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Summary/Basic Function The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance the department's mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; supporting student success and recruitment; fostering faculty and staff development; and strengthening the department's research profile consistent with an R2 university. The Chair represents and advocates for the department within the school, university, and broader public health community, building partnerships with health systems and organizations and promoting workforce development to address regional and global health needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, health education/health promotion, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor.
At least 1 year of leadership experience in an academic setting, with the ability to build consensus, manage resources, and foster departmental growth.
Record of accomplishment of collaborative research and peer‑reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research.
Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas that complement the department's existing curriculum.
Track record of effective faculty mentoring, teaching, and student advising.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Strong commitment to research, education, and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health and/or experience working in a public health setting.
Essential Functions And Percent Of Time Leadership & Engagement (35%)
Serve as the chief administrator of the Department of PPHS, providing comprehensive leadership to advance its mission.
Provide strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership that enhances the department's academic reputation, research profile, and impact on public health locally, nationally, and globally.
Ensure the integrity, quality, and continuous improvement of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs.
Oversee strategic planning, policy development, and accreditation compliance to align departmental priorities with BSOM and WSU.
Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, fiscal accountability, staffing, facilities, and resource allocation.
Foster a departmental culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Represent and advocate for the department within BSOM, the university, and local/national communities.
Build partnerships with health systems, agencies, and public health organizations.
Advance the department's role in public health workforce development and in meeting regional health needs.
Academic Programs & Student Success (25%)
Oversee undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship and advising to students.
Lead student recruitment, admissions oversight, and retention initiatives to grow enrollment and support student success.
Promote interdisciplinary education and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., community-based projects, global health experiences, research practicums).
Support curriculum development, assessment, and innovative teaching strategies.
Faculty & Staff Development (20%)
Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality faculty and staff, supporting excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Align faculty roles with teaching, research, and service needs.
Support career development, faculty scholarship, and leadership opportunities.
Research, Scholarship, & Teaching (20%)
Foster faculty and student research, grant activity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with an R2 university.
Teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as appropriate.
Serve as a role model for excellence in instruction.
Working Conditions Special contract position. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. The university may conduct background checks, including criminal records and credit history where job related. The university is tobacco‑free and prohibits tobacco use on all university facilities.
First Consideration Date:
12/07/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To apply, please visit https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21714
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EEO Statement:
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Details:
Faculty Rank or Job Title: Chair, Population & Public Health Sciences – Associate Professor or Full Professor
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: Dept of Population & Public Health Sciences
EEO number: 26Y098
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Salary Band: FA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Summary/Basic Function The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to advance the department's mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; supporting student success and recruitment; fostering faculty and staff development; and strengthening the department's research profile consistent with an R2 university. The Chair represents and advocates for the department within the school, university, and broader public health community, building partnerships with health systems and organizations and promoting workforce development to address regional and global health needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, health education/health promotion, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor.
At least 1 year of leadership experience in an academic setting, with the ability to build consensus, manage resources, and foster departmental growth.
Record of accomplishment of collaborative research and peer‑reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research.
Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas that complement the department's existing curriculum.
Track record of effective faculty mentoring, teaching, and student advising.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Strong commitment to research, education, and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health and/or experience working in a public health setting.
Essential Functions And Percent Of Time Leadership & Engagement (35%)
Serve as the chief administrator of the Department of PPHS, providing comprehensive leadership to advance its mission.
Provide strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership that enhances the department's academic reputation, research profile, and impact on public health locally, nationally, and globally.
Ensure the integrity, quality, and continuous improvement of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs.
Oversee strategic planning, policy development, and accreditation compliance to align departmental priorities with BSOM and WSU.
Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, fiscal accountability, staffing, facilities, and resource allocation.
Foster a departmental culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Represent and advocate for the department within BSOM, the university, and local/national communities.
Build partnerships with health systems, agencies, and public health organizations.
Advance the department's role in public health workforce development and in meeting regional health needs.
Academic Programs & Student Success (25%)
Oversee undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship and advising to students.
Lead student recruitment, admissions oversight, and retention initiatives to grow enrollment and support student success.
Promote interdisciplinary education and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., community-based projects, global health experiences, research practicums).
Support curriculum development, assessment, and innovative teaching strategies.
Faculty & Staff Development (20%)
Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality faculty and staff, supporting excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Align faculty roles with teaching, research, and service needs.
Support career development, faculty scholarship, and leadership opportunities.
Research, Scholarship, & Teaching (20%)
Foster faculty and student research, grant activity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with an R2 university.
Teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as appropriate.
Serve as a role model for excellence in instruction.
Working Conditions Special contract position. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. The university may conduct background checks, including criminal records and credit history where job related. The university is tobacco‑free and prohibits tobacco use on all university facilities.
First Consideration Date:
12/07/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To apply, please visit https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21714
#J-18808-Ljbffr