Assoc Professor​/Professor And Chair - Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking an Associate Professor/Professor and Chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences (DDHS) to direct DDHS and participate in teaching, research, and service within at least one of the four programs in the Department (Cytology and Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Informatics and Information Management, and Pathologists’ Assistant). This is a full‑time, 12‑month tenure‑track appointment reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Professions.

• Manage the day‑to‑day events of the department.
• Provide teaching assignments to faculty.
• Mentor faculty.
• Conduct faculty and staff performance evaluations.
• Supervise departmental staff.
• Prepare and administer departmental budgets and resources.
• Help grow the national ranking of the programs in DDHS.
• Propose new academic programs.
• Recruit highly qualified teaching and research faculty to the department.
• Oversee accreditation compliance for programs within DDHS.
• Participate in service to UT Health Science Center, professions, and community.
• Teach within at least one of the four programs in DDHS.
• Actively participate in research, data dissemination via peer‑review publications and presentations, and applications for grant funding.
• Lead by example through the advancement of interdisciplinary research within the programs of DDHS or in basic or data science disciplines.

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent with expertise aligning with at least one of the programs within DDHS (Pathologist’s Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science, Cytology, or Health Informatics and Information Management).

Experience: Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. A commitment to supporting research efforts in the department consistent with the College’s Strategic Plan. A commitment to recruiting student body and faculty to the department. A commitment to graduate education. A commitment to developing as an academic leader.

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