Professor and Chair of Dental Public Health- Full-Time

Position Overview

The Chair will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Department of Dental Public Health, fostering excellence in teaching, research, service, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership aligned with the school's mission to improve oral and overall health through education, research, and service;
• Oversee and expand departmental programs in community-based education, implementation science, health services research, and workforce development;
• Provide support to the GPR program director who oversees the GPR program at Pitt Dental Medicine (Pittsburgh, PA), the program at the Regional Training Center (RTC) at Titusville, and the program at the RTC at Bradford, and future GPR programs located at additional RTCs;
• Strengthen partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community organizations across Pennsylvania and the Appalachian region;
• Engage in scholarship and mentor faculty in teaching and in securing extramural funding, including support from NIH, HRSA, and foundations;
• Advance curricular integration of population health, prevention, and health policy in predoctoral and residency programs;
• Manage departmental resources, personnel, and strategic planning with transparency and fiscal accountability.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent degree;
• advanced degree in public health or related field (MPH, DrPH, PhD) strongly preferred;
• Record of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor;
• Demonstrated leadership experience and success in fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams;
• Evidence of extramural funding or capacity to develop sustainable research and outreach initiatives.

To Apply

To apply, please go to join.pitt.edu, select Faculty Positions, and enter 26000060 in the keyword search. Please upload a curriculum vitae, and a statement describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and experience. The search committee will begin reviewing applications upon receipt. Only applicants who appear best qualified will be invited for a personal interview.