Overview
Job Summary
The Dornsife School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH). This appointment is expected to be with tenure at the associate or full professor level. Candidates will also be evaluated for the Arthur L. and Joanne B. Frank Endowed Professorship based on outstanding research contributions in EOH and alignment with the priorities and needs of the school and department. This Endowed Professorship is awarded for a 3-year period, renewable for 2 additional years.
The EOH Department Chair will be responsible for overall leadership of the Department and will work collaboratively with other DSPH leaders and the Dean in charting the future growth and development of the department and the school. The specific duties within the Department will include: management and financial oversight; faculty recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation; oversight, development, and growth of educational programs, including expanding existing programs; engaging in activities that enhance the scientific contributions and external visibility of the Department and the School; and continue to develop their own externally funded research program, as well as, collaborating with and mentoring others in the development of the externally funded research portfolio for the Department and the School. A major goal for the Department is to enhance revenue from educational programs and externally funded research.
Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified, with applicant review anticipated to begin in September 2024.
Department Overview: The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health has 15 primary and 9 affiliate faculty. Degree programs offered include an MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health, an MPH in Urban Health, an MS in Infection Control and Prevention, and a PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health. The department also offers graduate and undergraduate minors. It is home to The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) and the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication. Other relevant Centers at the Dornsife School of Public Health that may be synergistic with the work of the department include the school-wide Urban Health Collaborative and the Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity. The Chair will advance the department’s mission by expanding research activities, attracting and mentoring quality faculty, aligning the educational programs, operations, and leadership within strategic directions of the school and university.
Dornsife School of Public Health: The Dornsife School of Public Health is ranked #18th among schools and programs nationwide. It is a diverse, urban school of public health with a unique commitment to public health practice and experiential learning. Founded on the principle of health as a human right, the Dornsife School focuses on many public health areas but has a special commitment to improving health in cities, eliminating health inequities, and translating evidence into actions. The Dornsife School is committed to anti-racism and to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students. The School of Public Health is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Essential Functions
- Teaching
- Research
- Expanding the departments research activities
- Building the educational programs in the department
- Managing the fiscal operations of the department
- Attracting and mentoring quality faculty
- Service
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A PhD or Doctorate is required
7 or more years of directly related experience is required
Professional status and scholarship appropriate for a tenured associate or full professor is required
Preferred Qualifications
The candidate should have a track record of scientific reputation and accomplishment, commitment to mentorship and education, openness to meeting diverse needs of individuals within the department, and prior leadership experience.
Location
University City – Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria for the endowed professorship and qualifications for this chair position when submitting your application. Confidential informal queries are also welcome to Gina S. Lovasi who serves as Dana and David Dornsife Dean (gsl45@drexel.edu).
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
