El Paso, Texas: Chair, Department of Health Promotion (Associate/Professor level, University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences

Job Title: Chairperson and Associate Professor/Professor
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Organization: University of Texas at El Paso
Posted: 12/21/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: El Paso, TX USA

Compensation: Competitive; based on qualifications and experience

Position Description: The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of the Chair of the Department of Health Promotion (Associate/Professor level) from talented and experienced national leaders who will cultivate excellence in research, teaching, and service. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to build on established programs and shape the direction of the new MPH program and other future initiatives. Additional information on the position requirements is available at: http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx? alias=academics.utep.edu/chs

Qualifications: (1) Earned doctoral degree in public health or a closely related field; (2) strong record of academic scholarship as demonstrated by research publications and ability to secure extramural research funding, and (3) evidence of successful leadership and resource management experience in an academic setting. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or environmental health, a strong collaborative research record, prior experience working in a multi-cultural setting, and interest in Hispanic/border health issues.

Organization Description: "Changing the Face of Higher Education" The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Doctoral/Research-Intensive urban university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs to approximately 20,000 students. The City of El Paso, home to UTEP, is part of the world’s largest bi- national metropolitan area located less than one mile from downtown El Paso and just across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. A member of the University of Texas System (www.utsystem.edu), UTEP serves the Paso del Norte border region which includes far west Texas, SE New Mexico, and northern Mexico. The university’s student population closely mirrors the demographics of the region from which it draws more than 90% of its students. More than 70% are Mexican- American and another 9 percent are Mexican nationals who commute across the international border from Ciudad Juarez. UTEP is an institution on the move. It has a national reputation as a leader in research, innovative educational initiatives, and community-based activities of special relevance to the US-Mexico border region and Hispanic population. UTEP is recognized as a national model in demonstrating that a university with a fundamental commitment to access and diversity can also achieve high levels of excellence in academic programs and research. The international and multicultural characteristics of the Paso del Norte region provide faculty with unique opportunities to address the border region’s most challenging health issues. For more information on our university, please visit the UTEP website (www.utep.edu). The College of Health Sciences provides teaching, research and services related to the applied health sciences (http://academics.utep.edu/chs). It has five departments (Health Promotion, Clinical and Laboratory Sciences, Kinesiology, Social Work, Rehabilitative Sciences) and two cooperative programs (Pharmacy, Public Health). Strong collaborative ties also exist with the School of Nursing which is housed within the same building. The College is staffed by over 44 full-time faculty members and serves more than 1,300 students. It is nationally recognized for its innovative research in Hispanic health and health disparities. Its strong research program has generated more than $26 million in funding in the past three years. The Department of Health Promotion (DHP) has a history of excellence in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and community service. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and a Master of Public Health. Departmental faculty also participate in the PhD Program in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences administered by the College of Health Sciences. The DHP currently has approximately 175 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. Its nine full-time faculty are nationally recognized for their research on Hispanic/border and international populations.

Closing Date: 1/15/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: MM Weigel, Professor & Search Committee Chairperson
Contact Location: Department of Health Promotion-CHS
1101 North Campbell Street
El Paso TX 79902
USA
Contact Location: Department of Health Promotion-CHS
1101 North Campbell Street
El Paso TX 79902
USA
Contact Phone: (915) 747-8308
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: mmweigel@utep.edu
Web Address: http://www.utep.edu
How to Apply: Dr. MM Weigel Department of Health Promotion College of Health Sciences The University of Texas at El Paso 1101 North Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79902-0639. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter which describes their interest in the position and their qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, addresses, and e-mails of three professional references. Please include “chair position” in the subject line. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted. Applications will be received until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Weigel at (915) 747-8308 or by e-mail at: mmweigel@utep.edu

Additional Information: The University of Texas at El Paso does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services

Web Site Delete Date: 1/15/2008