Department Chair - Tenure track, Associate/Full Professor in Epidemiology

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

The Department of Epidemiology in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work (RSCPHSW) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, is accepting applications for a Department Chair as an Associate/Full Professor.

For the Chair position, Stempel College seeks a dynamic leader to advance FIU's vision of being Worlds Ahead in teaching, research and service. The Chair will provide leadership to encourage and enable faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and PhD students to compete successfully for extramural research funding in collaboration with other units and investigators within and outside of Stempel College.

Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of innovative and productive scholarship, effective teaching, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The department currently offers multiple degrees: Master of Public Health focused on Epidemiology, Master of Public Health focused on Infectious Disease Epidemiology, and PhD in Public Health focused on Epidemiology. Candidates with expertise in advanced epidemiology methods, intervention studies, implementation science, and AI that are applicable but not limited to chronic diseases, infectious diseases, mental health, and aging are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field or MD with advanced training in epidemiology.
• As appropriate for rank, a track record of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain research grants, and effective teaching in the relevant discipline are also required.
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The chair candidate will primarily be responsible for collaborative department leadership, administering the budget, coordinating teaching assignments, and mentoring and evaluating department faculty and staff.
• Candidates will be expected to engage in extramurally funded research, teach and advise graduate students, serve on dissertation committees, and provide university, community and professional service.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee: Log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable).