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Chair and Professor, Department of Epidemiology &
Biostatistics,
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Program in Public
Health (PPH), in anticipation of becoming a School of
Population and Public Health, would like to announce the
search for a Chair of the Department of Epidemiology &
Biostatistics (DEB).
As the academic lead of the department, the Chair has
authority and responsibility for the delivery of academic
programs in accordance with departmental, college, and
university strategic plans; hiring and evaluation of
department personnel, to include faculty and staff; and
budgeting and resource management. This authority is subject
to approval by the Dean and the Executive Vice Chancellor &
Provost. As a member of the College administration, the Chair
coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other
units in the College and the University, and in collaboration
with other members of the administration, assists in the
development and implementation of program initiatives. The
Chair reports to the Dean, and reappointment is by the
Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost.
The Chair
of the DEB will be a Professor-rank, Senate Faculty member,
leading a growing department of eleven senate faculty in
addition to adjunct and affiliated faculty members. The Chair
will work closely with Chairs of the other three departments
within the program: the departments of Environmental Health
Sciences; Health, Society & Behavior; and Population Health &
Disease Prevention, as well as other faculty in the College of
Health Sciences, and faculty from across the UCI campus.
The Chair is responsible for coordinating curriculum,
overseeing the department budget, working closely with
doctoral directors on funding for students, working with the
department administrator on the merit and promotion academic
review process; completing the annual departmental progress
report, ensuring departmental contribution toward CEPH
re-accreditation, and working with the Dean and Dean's
Leadership team on new initiatives, development of strategic
programming, and student programming. The Chair is the leading
researcher in their area of expertise in epidemiology or
biostatistics with a well-established extramural grant
research portfolio, and will lead faculty through professional
development opportunities and training to further enhance the
department research portfolio and graduate programs. The Chair
will lead the department in recruitment of new Senate faculty,
without-salary appointments, lecturer appointments,
split-appointments, post-doctoral students, and for ensuring
equity in all components, including faculty and staff hiring
and retention, curriculum, and student development.
UCI has a vibrant scientific community with outstanding
collaborative opportunities. The PPH at UCI is unique amongst
the ten campuses within the University of California, having
been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving
Institution (AANAPISI). The PPH is currently ranked #31 on the
U.S. News & World Report 2023 list for public health schools
in the nation, and No. 1 in the nation among public
universities for "best value," according to Forbes. UCI's PPH
has a larger and more diverse undergraduate program than
almost any other program in the country, with an explicit
focus on addressing health equity in research, teaching, and
service at its core. The field of public health remains a
critical area of inquiry regarding how to achieve optimum
health and wellness across all populations, which requires
training a diverse student body at the undergraduate and
graduate levels. UCI was one of the first UC campuses to offer
accredited undergraduate degrees in public health, a legacy
that has grown to be a point of pride for the campus with an
enrollment of approximately 1,300 undergraduate students, over
250 MPH/MS students, and over 90 doctoral students. The UCI
accredited MPH program has successfully trained approximately
70 students annually for 12 years to support a diverse and
experienced public health workforce. The Program in Public
Health is currently transitioning to the School of Population
& Public Health, and becoming a CEPH accredited school of
public health.
Essential qualifications include:
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PhD or DrPH, or equivalent, with documented performance in
the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Must meet the
University's requirements for appointment at the rank of full
professor
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Strong record of research accomplishments and scholarly
activity in epidemiology and/or biostatistics, evidenced by
high quality peer reviewed publications and a stellar record
of extramural grant research support
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Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and faculty
participation
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Proven leadership skills and vision for enhancing the
academic components of a multi-disciplinary department
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
with a proven track record of promoting a diverse and
inclusive culture
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Evidence of successful teaching in higher education
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
interact with a variety of individuals from varying
backgrounds while working collaboratively with colleagues to
accomplish department and program goals
·
Prior experience in the administration of programs in higher
education, including strategic planning, budgeting, and
operations.
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Familiarity with accreditation requirements generally and
specifically those that apply to the Council on Education for
Public Health
Application procedure:
To apply, please log onto UC Irvine's recruitment site:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07829
Applicants should complete an online application and upload
the following application materials electronically to be
considered for this position:
1.
Cover Letter
2.
Curriculum Vitae
3.
Statement of Current and Future Research Plans
4.
Statement of Teaching - see our guidance for writing a
reflective teaching statement:
https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/
5.
Statement of Contributions to Inclusive Excellence -
Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to
diversity, equity and inclusion. Guidance can be found here:
https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/
6.
Contact information to request 3-5 reference letters
Institutional Reference Check:
The University of California is committed to creating and
maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement,
application, and transmission of knowledge and creative
endeavors through academic excellence; where all individuals
who participate in University programs and activities can work
and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of
violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or
intimidation. In support of this commitment, and as a means to
address all forms of academic misconduct, UC Irvine will
conduct an institutional reference check on recruitment
finalists of Senate Ladder-Rank Professor and Professor of
Teaching series, at all ranks (i.e. assistant, associate, and
full) prior to extending a formal offer of appointment.
Applications submitted via AP Recruit must include a signed
copy of the Authorization to Release Information Form for
consideration.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive
excellence. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
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