Overview
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR AS ASSOCIATE / FULL PROFESSOR
Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work
The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work at Florida International University is ranked No. 36 among all public universities in the United States, according to US News & World Report. Additionally, it holds the 15th position in NIH funding for public universities by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Stempel College is located in Miami, a vibrant and multi-cultural city near beautiful Miami Beach and the world-famous Florida Keys. Miami is the gateway to Latin America and the world.
The Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work (RSCPHSW) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, is accepting applications for the position of Department Chair as an Associate/Full Professor.
Stempel College seeks a dynamic leader to advance FIU’s vision of being Worlds Ahead in teaching, research and service. The Chair will provide leadership to encourage and enable faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and PhD students to compete successfully for extramural research funding in collaboration with other units and investigators within and outside of Stempel College. The department currently offers multiple degrees; Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Master of Public Health focused in Maternal Child Health; Ph.D. in Public Health focused in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; PhD in Public Health focused in Health Disparities. Candidates with broad experience in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and expertise in chronic conditions and disease, obesity, substance use, and/or mental health are preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications include doctoral degree in social and/or behavioral sciences, public health or related-discipline and effective interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations. As appropriate for rank, a track record of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain research grants and effective teaching in the relevant discipline are also required. Competitive applicants should have a strong, extramurally funded research program in place as Principal Investigator. Previous administrative experience is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate will primarily be responsible for collaborative department leadership, administering the budget, coordinating teaching assignments, and evaluating department faculty and staff. The candidate is also expected to engage in extramurally funded research, teach and advise graduate students, mentor faculty, and serve on dissertation committees.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534711 at careers.fiu.edu. Candidates need to provide a cover letter highlighting their professional experience and vision for the department, as well as their curriculum vitae. Candidates will also need to provide the names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will only be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications’ review will continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Dr. Devieux email: devieuxj@fiu.edu
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
