Tenured: Professor and Department Head

About the role

The School of Public Health at Texas A&M University invites applications for consideration as Department Head and Professor (Tenured) for the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics. This full-time, 9-month, hard-money-supported appointment would start Fall 2026, although this date is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Engage the department’s faculty and staff in defining its vision for the future, in alignment with the school’s mission and strategic plan.
• Demonstrate transparent leadership and excellent administrative skills.
• Model and create collaborative approaches to promote and integrate accountability in the research, teaching, and service work of the department.
• Continue to demonstrate successful academic accomplishments that are commensurate with the rank of full professor.
• Promote growth of the department in research excellence and graduate education.
• Lead and motivate high standards for continued excellence and innovation in undergraduate education.
• Provide effective budget management.
• Promote an environment of integrity to stimulate faculty, staff, and students to succeed at the highest levels.

Requirements

• Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or an adjacent field from an accredited school of public health or related educational institution, though preference will be given to applicants with training in epidemiology.
• Record of scholarly achievement.
• Proven skills in mentoring professionals at all career stages.
• Effective communication with a variety of academic and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to positively impact learning/workplace climate.
• The potential to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

• Noteable accomplishments and experience in academic leadership, research, teaching, and scholarship.
• A robust portfolio of published research in public health and related fields, including a history of securing extramural funding and leading significant research projects.
• A proven record of mentoring students and junior faculty, fostering their professional growth and development.
• A distinguished record of scholarly contributions, including teaching, publications, and active engagement in academic communities.
• Experience in leadership and/or academic administration for managing academic unit operations and strategic planning.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Positive team spirit.
• Transparent vision for supporting, directing, and enhancing the goals of the department.

Benefits

• Cover letter outlining managerial and leadership philosophy, managerial and leadership experience, and managerial and leadership preparation to head a Department.
• Personal statement including philosophy and plans for research and teaching.
• List of five (5) references.

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