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The
Department of Epidemiology
in the
School of Public Health
at the University of Washington (UW) invites applications from
transformational leaders to become its new Department Chair
and Professor with Tenure. The Chair will support the
Department's mission of providing rigorous training in the
fundamentals and practice of epidemiology and improving public
health through excellence in research and public health
practice. We are seeking a Chair with the background and
passion to build upon our strengths, and the vision to lead a
department where our work informs, advocates for, and promotes
concrete action to improve public health. The Chair of the UW
Department of Epidemiology will lead a group of talented and
committed faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds.
The Chair will work to prepare future public health
professionals and researchers who will conduct the unfinished
work of improving the well-being of communities in the United
States and throughout the world.
At the UW
Department of Epidemiology,
we envision epidemiology for the 21st century as a
discipline that is rooted in descriptive and etiologic
research and encompasses the development, implementation,
assessment, dissemination, and translation of equity-centered,
population-level, and community-led interventions and
practices seeking to improve health and well-being. We use
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches that
transcend geographical and digital boundaries. Our Department
has a rich history of traditional epidemiologic research and
is home to innovative faculty who are on the cutting-edge of
broadening the reach of our science. Over the last five years,
faculty in the Department submitted an average of ~125 grant
proposals and brought in an average of over $20M in grant
awards each year. Through our educational offerings and
graduate degree programs, the Department provides world-class
training to future leaders in the evolving field of
epidemiology. Through our commitment to service, the
Department collaborates with governmental health agencies,
community organizations, and non-profit partners to conduct
collaborative research, provide technical assistance, and
support public health outreach. Though large and diverse in
the scope of our work, the Department is unified by a
commitment to building an inclusive academic community, and by
core values of equity, impact, and innovation (as reflected in
our most recent
Strategic Plan).
The University of Washington offers one of the most
exceptional teaching and research environments in the United
States. It is the home of the
Population Health Initiative,
a university-wide effort defined by three major pillars of
human health, environmental resilience, and social and
economic equity that aims to advance the health and well-being
of people around the world. Seattle is a dynamic and diverse
cultural metropolis that is home to global trade,
technological advancement, and a thriving nonprofit community.
Seattle offers a quality of life that is among the best in the
country, with beautiful lakes and parks, great
walkability, transit and biking infrastructure, a lively music
and cultural scene, and the unparalleled natural beauty of the
Pacific Northwest. The Department of Epidemiology is situated
on the top floor of the new modern and state-of-the-art
Population Health Building, the
Hans Rosling Center,
and includes a rooftop deck and sweeping views of Lake Union,
Mt. Rainier, the Space Needle, and the surrounding area.
This is a full-time (100% FTE), tenured, 12-month service
period position at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated
start date of Fall 2024.
The base salary range for this position will be
$14,000-$29,000 per month, commensurate with experience and
qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S.
Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Other compensation associated with this position may include a
lump sum moving allowance and/or a relocation incentive, and
an administrative supplement (ADS) of $25,000 per year for
serving as Department Chair.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
The work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is
at the core of Public Health. The UW Department of
Epidemiology and
the School of Public Health are committed to a future that is
free of health inequities, that promotes the highest level of
wellness for the communities we serve, and a diverse and
inclusive public health workforce that embodies humility,
respect, leadership and service on behalf of, and with, the
diverse communities we are privileged to serve. For more
information, please see:
https://sph.washington.edu/about/diversity,
and
Strategic Plan 2022-2025 |
Department of Epidemiology (washington.edu)
The UW and the SPH have developed specific programs to support
new faculty, with an eye towards engaging faculty around
equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and
service. Our faculty development offerings are listed
here.
Qualifications
Candidates must have experience in academic leadership.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent)
in a field relevant to epidemiology.
Positive factors the search committee will be considering
include:
1.
Ability to lead a team or organization toward a common
and clearly articulated vision using skills in respectful
listening and consensus building.
2.
Articulation of a strong vision for the field of
epidemiology and for the UW Department of Epidemiology.
3.
Proven track record fostering a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive environment with preference towards leadership in
anti-racism efforts.
4.
Demonstrated success in career development and
mentorship of faculty, staff, and students.
5.
Advocacy for community engagement to improve population
health, strengthen research collaborations, and create
meaningful learning opportunities for diverse students and/or
other learners.
6.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all
levels-including administration, faculty, staff, and students
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to obtain, manage, and sustain necessary resources to meet
team or organizational goals and objectives.
7.
Dedication to high quality education and
curricular/training programs
8.
Demonstrated expertise and commitment to fostering
impactful public health practice and advocacy.
9.
Dedication to producing impactful, high-quality
research.
Application Instructions
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to
conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a
free Dossier account and can send all application materials,
including confidential letters of recommendation, free of
charge. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2024
and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who
submit their materials by January 1, 2024
are guaranteed full consideration. Applications
received after that date will be reviewed at the discretion of
the search committee until the position is filled or the
search is closed.
Follow this link to apply:
http://apply.interfolio.com/133633
As part of the initial application stage, please submit:
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Curriculum Vitae
♦
Cover Letter:
The cover letter should describe your interest in this
position as well as research, teaching, service, and
mentorship experience (no more than 5 pages)
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Statement:
Discuss what values you bring or believe are pertinent to work
contributing to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
- and how they could inform and align with the work you
envision to prioritize in the department/SPH. Include a
specific description of experience(s) developing or leading
initiatives or programming applying diversity, equity,
inclusion, and anti-racism as well as the outcomes of that
work. (2-5 pages).
♦
Leadership Statement:
Describe your experience and approach to leadership in the
academic, practice-based, local and federal government,
philanthropy, healthcare systems or other settings. The
statement should consider positive factors listed above (2-5
pages).
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Four References
(contact information only, no formal letters requested at time
of initial application)
Search Manager Contact Information
For questions, please contact Charlotte Hentges, HR Manager at
johnsc94@uw.edu.
EOAA and UW commitment to diversity statement automatically
populate in posting
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or
disabled status, or genetic information.
The University of Washington is committed to building
diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student
communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW
Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/).
Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty
efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address
diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to
a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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