Yale School of Public Health - Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Department Chair Position Announcement

The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) seeks an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chair of its Chronic Disease Epidemiology department. Under the vision of Dean Megan Ranney, the school is advancing strategic academic public health leadership by linking science to society. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to help (re)shape the future of public health education and research at one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

As the department’s academic and administrative leader, the Department Chair will collaborate with School leadership and lead strategic efforts to grow and elevate the department’s national and global impact. The Chair will foster a dynamic academic community, including the recruitment and mentoring of additional world class faculty. The Chair will also lead the department’s educational programs and provide a vision for both near-term cutting-edge curriculum initiatives and long-range program planning. This includes recruiting, teaching, and ensuring support for MPH, MS and PhD students.

YSPH values collaborative leadership, a commitment to mentorship, and an academic approach that bridges research and practice. The successful candidate will bring a strong academic record that merits appointment as Full Professor with tenure at Yale, effective teaching, mentoring and leadership skills, internationally recognized scholarship in chronic disease epidemiology research and a vision for advancing public health science.

Come join us at the Yale School of Public Health, where your leadership can help shape the future of public health and help link science to society to improve lives around the globe. Nominations and expressions of interest for this position can be sent to ysphfacultyaffairs@yale.edu. For fullest consideration please submit a letter of interest detailing your vision for public health research and leadership in chronic disease epidemiology, as well as details of previous academic mentorship and leadership, research accomplishments, and a full curriculum vitae by September 15, 2025 to:

https://apply.interfolio.com/171228

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 Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.

About the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology

The Department currently has 15 faculty whose research fields include cancer, cardiovascular disease, perinatal and maternal child health, nutrition, exercise and obesity, global health, aging, genetic epidemiology, injury, and health disparities. The department faculty serve as principal investigators of approximately $9M of extramurally funded research annually, lead several T32s, and work across the full spectrum of translational research.  

The department has vibrant educational programs at both the MPH and PhD level with a focus on research and leadership in the field. Approximately 80 MPH and 12 PhD students are enrolled in CDE each year. The MPH graduates go on to a variety of careers in epidemiology and public health leadership in the application of science to the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. The PhD program counts among its alumnus faculty and leadership at YSPH and peer schools of public health, leadership roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and State Departments of Health.

About the Yale School of Public Health

The Yale School of Public Health, founded in 1915, is one of the oldest accredited schools of public health in the nation and has a rich history in research leadership and innovation in public health. Under the leadership of Dean Megan Ranney, the school has embarked on a strategic plan that at its core seeks to link science to society, helping communities everywhere to thrive based on a foundation of public health. More details on the School’s current strategic plan can be found here: https://ysph.yale.edu/about-school-of-public-health/strategic-plan/

About Yale University

Yale University, established in 1701, is a private research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, distinguished faculty, and vibrant intellectual community. Yale is committed to improving the world today and for future generations through outstanding research and scholarship, education, preservation, and practice.

About New Haven

New Haven, Connecticut, is a city with a rich history and a thriving cultural scene. Home to Yale University, New Haven is a community rooted in academic and artistic excellence and it surroundings offer a unique blend of urban living with quick access to outdoor green spaces a community rooted in academic and artistic excellence. New Haven is also well-connected, with convenient access to major cities like New York and Boston.