Full Professor and Chair Department of Social & Behavioral Health, School of Public Heal

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Social & Behavioral Health in the School of Public Health (R0149241).

The department chair, as the academic component leader, facilitates the management of the department. The chair oversees the daily progress toward achieving teaching, research, service, and strategic goals. The chair represents the department within the School and University, advocates for the department, balances the goals of the Dean’s Office, students, and market demands, and stewards day‑to‑day operations while maintaining reduced faculty teaching and research requirements.

• Maintain a collegial environment
  —one in which all members feel valued, have a stake and voice, and are part of a team.
• Be a liaison between the department and the Dean
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• Be a team player and a big‑picture thinker
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  • The Chair will lead the department in developing and implementing short‑ and long‑range goals and strategies in concert with faculty input to meet University and School objectives.
• Be a role model
  . The Chair is the face of the department, ready to address issues and demonstrate responsiveness in all matters.
• Be visible and in communication
  . The Chair is the primary resource, accessible and responsive, with regular office time on campus.

• Teach one course in each term (fall and spring).
• Be active in service on the Council of Chairs and other roles supporting the School and University.
• Lead departmental curriculum enhancement and instructional improvement initiatives.
• Work with the Dean on financial and budgetary issues.
• Establish advisory boards for the department’s disciplines.
• Ensure effective implementation of University, School, and Department policies.
• Coordinate activities within the department, including assessment, accreditation, and other School and University initiatives.
• Exercise leadership in recruiting and retaining capable faculty.
• Forward departmental recommendations to the Dean for hiring of full‑time and part‑time faculty.
• Monitor the performance evaluation of full‑time and part‑time faculty.
• Encourage continual improvement of faculty performance by fostering and supporting good teaching, relevant research, and scholarly writing.
• Make recommendations on tenure, promotion, reappointment, salary adjustment, and leaves of absence.
• Review the university policy on faculty travel and professional requests for permission.
• Review faculty proposals for awards and leaves.
• Arrange representation for the department at official University and School functions such as commencement and events.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Monitor academic progress of students with faculty.
• Oversee accurate and up‑to‑date faculty and student records.
• Supervise and evaluate direct report staff.
• Supervise resolution of student grievances and grade appeals, following established procedures.
• Schedule and preside over department meetings.
• Serve as the primary departmental contact for recruitment and retention efforts.
• Demonstrate interpersonal relations that foster a professional working atmosphere.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

• Increase in enrollment and retention of students in the department.
• Faculty progress toward tenure, promotion, and performance goals.
• Contribution to the progress of the School of Public Health.

• Early childhood development
• Early obesity prevention
• Breastfeeding
• Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and aging
• Ethical‑legal‑social implications of genetics/genomics
• Global health
• Housing
• LGBTQIA
• Substance misuse
• Young adult health
• Sexuality education
• Children’s mental and physical health
• Health disparities

• A PhD in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Community Health, or related fields.
• Previous leadership experience as a Graduate Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Center Director.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty, a strong portfolio of external funding, and experience…