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[Department:[ Dept of Public Health [Full-Time Tenure Track [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition number: 202400133F

**[Usual duties:[ The Department of Public Health is pleased to embark on the search for its next academic leader. The mission of the Department of Public Health is to foster student-centered learning for early and advanced health professionals, to conduct applied, evidence-based research in population health, and to improve health and well-being through community engagement at the local, state, and global levels. The Department of Public Health is one of four College of Health Sciences academic units. The department offers five undergraduate and two graduate programs, with a new online Master of Healthcare Administration program currently in development. Public Health is the largest department in the college, with 1,327 undergraduate students and 56 graduate students as of Fall 2024.

[DUTIES[: The Chair/faculty teaches in the area of healthcare administration, public health, or health sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They plan, implement, and evaluate degree programs. Additionally, they handle all administrative duties associated with the department and mentor junior faculty. The role also involves developing the professional attributes of administrative staff and student workers, while fostering relationships with community and state partners. The Chair oversees the accreditation of degree programs and acquires resources for faculty and programs. They serve as an ambassador for the department, the College of Health Sciences (COHS), and the University. Responsibilities include recruiting undergraduate and graduate students, advising students, and assessing and developing curriculum while maintainingSACSstandards for faculty and degree programs. They promote the professional development of students, counsel those with academic issues, and maintain excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department and university. Other related duties are requested or assigned by the administration. An extended list of responsibilities for academic department chairs atSHSUis available at the following link:**[Responsibilities of the Department Chair.

**[Degree Requirements:[ Earned Doctorate in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Science, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

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