Overview
The University of Kentucky invites applications for the
position of Professor and Chair of the Department of
Epidemiology of the College of Public Health. This position
leads a multi-disciplinary academic department with 11
full-time primary faculty members who conduct research in a
variety of sub-disciplines of epidemiology including cancer,
aging, occupational/ environmental, infectious disease,
genetic and social epidemiology, and substance use. In FY2017,
department faculty garnered $1.9 million in primary research
funding and $ 3.7 million in collaborative funding.
Collaborative research funding with the other health sciences
colleges on this land grant campus have been critical to the
success of the faculty. Department faculty maintain a robust
teaching agenda in the college's academic programs, which
include the Master of Public Health (MPH), Doctor of
Philosophy in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PhD), and a
college-wide Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) degree.
We seek a visionary chair to align and leverage the
substantial scientific and educational expertise within the
Department, College and University. The Department Chair
requires administration, research/scholarship,
teaching/mentoring, and service responsibilities. The
incumbent must be able to provide academic and administrative
leadership to the Department, guide curriculum development,
coordinate faculty recruitment and advancement, teach and
mentor students, be actively involved in extramurally funded
research, provide and facilitate service/outreach to the
public health community, serve on committees, and participate
in official activities at the College and University. The
Department Chair will demonstrate a broad understanding of the
key content areas of the departmental faculty, develop a
strategic plan for growing the department and strengthening
its academic programs, and demonstrate a clear commitment to
promoting inclusion and diversity. The selected individual
will maintain an active research program with extramural
support from NIH, CDC, health-related foundations, and/or
other funding sources and will be involved in mentoring junior
faculty. The successful candidate will increase the national
visibility and strengthen the department's capabilities in
translating and disseminating scientific evidence for use by
public health practitioners and policy decision-makers in
Kentucky and beyond.
The department seeks a chair who can support and promote the
department's research and educational programs. The research
infrastructure of the College is supported by a number of
academic centers on campus, including: The National Cancer
Institute-designated Markey Cancer Center, The Kentucky Injury
Prevention and Research Center, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging,
and the NIOSH-funded Southeast Center for Agricultural Health
and Injury Prevention, Central Appalachian Regional Education
and Research Center.
Requirements
Requirements include and earned Doctorate in Epidemiology or a
closely related terminal degree with epidemiology training.
Other requirements include recognized national expertise in a
relevant field of inquiry in order to build upon the strength
of current research programs in the department, the school,
and the university; an outstanding record of active extramural
funding and scientific publications; and a demonstrated
commitment to leadership, research, academic program
development, teaching, and service that is consistent with the
College's vision and mission.
To apply, please visit the UK Jobs site here:
http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/155672,
and complete an application including an updated CV and cover
letter that addresses your interest in the position as well as
the following:
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Examples of how you provided mentorship for faculty, as well
as your definition of mentorship success
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Description of your research, as well as examples of
strategies you might use to grow the funded research
portfolio of the Department of Epidemiology
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Examples of strategies you might use for increasing the
impacts of undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral
programs involving the Department of Epidemiology
Please also include the names and contact information of at
least three individuals who can serve as professional
references in your application.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University
that values diversity and inclusion. Individuals with
disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and members of
other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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