Overview
Baylor University seeks an innovative Associate/Full Professor to serve as the Department Chair for the Public Health
Department. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2025. This is a full-time position. Details for this position
can be found at: https://apply.interfolio.com/146528.
The Department of Public Health seeks an innovative Chair to lead our growing department in meeting its mission of advancing
public health through research, promoting health equity, supporting the well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations in
every community, and training the next generation of public health researchers and practitioners.
About Baylor University
Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is
one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022.
Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from the Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers
competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic
plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide
leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications
• A doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D.) in public health or a closely related field is required.
• Qualified candidates should have academic credentials commensurate with an appointment at the rank of associate or
full professor with tenure.
• An active public health research agenda is expected with current or previous extramural funding.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous academic leadership and mentoring experience who express a creative
and practical solution-oriented mindset. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to advocate for the public health profession
as it applies to research, practice, teaching, and service. Ideal candidates will be strongly dedicated to promoting research
development, collaborating effectively with department and college-level leadership teams, and embodying a leadership
approach that aligns with the University’s strategic goals and Christian values.
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit all materials by October 1, 2024 to ensure full consideration.
Applicants should submit: (1) a formal letter of application explicitly addressing qualifications and personal leadership
philosophy; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) an unofficial transcript of the doctoral degree; and (4) a list of three references,
with names, titles, and all contact information. The search committee will ask a select group of candidates to complete a
required self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee
Chair, Dr. Kelly Ylitalo, at Kelly_Ylitalo@baylor.edu. Application materials can be submitted at: https://apply.interfolio.com/146528.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including
those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to
equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections
for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First
Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals
with disabilities to apply.
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About Baylor University
Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
