Kansas: Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Job Title: Department Chair
Department: Social and Behavioral Health
Institution: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Available Immediately

Job Categories: Department Head/Chair

Academic Field(s): Public Health/Biostatistics/Epidemiology
Health Education & Promotion
Health Sciences - General

Job Website: http://www.kumc.edu


Job Description:

Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Health

The University of Kansas Medical Center is developing a dynamic, multidisciplinary program in Public Health. As part of this process, we are recruiting a Chair for a new Department of Social and Behavioral Health in the School of Medicine. Current faculty within this department have funded research programs in cancer prevention, obesity, and smoking cessation. The Department has strong linkages to the other public health-related departments, the Kansas Cancer Institute, the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, as well as graduate research programs at the University of Kansas. The Department is home to a nationally-recognized Master of Public Health program. Faculty members are intimately involved in teaching in our School of Medicine.

Candidates must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with a doctoral degree and expertise in social/behavioral sciences such as health communication, health education, psychology, or nutrition. Experience with extramurally funded research, publications, and teaching is essential. The chair must be prepared to lead and expand the research and education programs in the Department and work collaboratively with community partners and other University programs to enhance the vision and mission of public health in Kansas.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send a cover letter with a summary of research interests and past work, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Jo Halverson
Director, Professional Development and Faculty Affairs
3030 B Murphy Administration Building
University of Kansas School of Medicine
MS 1429; 3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-5274



EEO / AA Policy:

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Contact: Jo Halverson, Director
Professional Development and Faculty
University of Kansas School of Medicine
3030B Murphy Admin Bldg
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160-7300

Phone Number: (913) 588-5274
Fax Number: (913) 588-7222
E-mail: jhalvers@kumc.edu