Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Health, School of Public Health [R0149241]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Health in the School of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a collegial environment — one in which all members feel valued, that they have a stake in the endeavor, that they have a voice, that they are part of a team, and that they have ownership in the program/department.
• Be a liaison between the department and the Dean: Represent and advocate for the department and balance that with the goals of the School/Dean’s Office, students, and market demands.
• Lead the department in the enhancement of departmental curricula and initiatives for the improvement of instruction.
• Work with the Dean on any financial/budgetary needs or challenges.
• Establish Advisory Boards for the disciplines in the department.
• Coordinate activities within the Department, including assessment, accreditation, and other School and University initiatives.
• Exercise leadership in recruiting and retaining capable faculty.
• Forward Departmental recommendations to the Dean for hiring full-time and part-time faculty.
• Monitor the performance evaluation of full-time and part-time faculty.
• Encourage continuous improvement of faculty performance by fostering and supporting good teaching, relevant research, and scholarly writing.
• Make recommendations relative to tenure, promotion, reappointment, salary adjustment, and leaves of absence.
• Review and forward requests for permission to travel for professional purposes per University policy.
• Review and forward all faculty proposals for awards and leaves.
• Arrange for representation for the department at official University and School functions such as commencement ceremonies, events, etc.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Monitor, with faculty, the academic progress of students.
• Supervise and evaluate direct report staff.
• Serve as the primary Departmental contact for recruitment and retention efforts.
• Demonstrate interpersonal relations that foster a professional working atmosphere.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Dean.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Community Health, or related fields from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Previous leadership experience as a Graduate Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Center Director.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty, a strong portfolio of external funding, and experience working with diverse communities to address health disparities.
• Previous experience as Departmental Chair and research expertise in health communications, mixed methods, or qualitative research designs.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

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