Associate or Full Professor & Inaugural Chair Department of Health Behavior, Policy & Management; Tenured Track

Associate or Full Professor & Inaugural Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy & Management (Tenured Track F0129A)

Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair, Dr. Poplin, at gpoplin
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MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

F0129A

The Joint School of Public Health ( JSPH ) at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) and Norfolk State University ( NSU ) in Norfolk, Virginia invites applications from experienced, accomplished, and visionary individuals to serve as inaugural Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy, & Management ( HBPM ). The Chair is expected to provide visionary leadership in departmental education, research, and service activities in alignment with the School and University’s strategic plan.

The Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH ) formally acted to accredit JSPH in June 2026. The programs within JSPH accredited by CEPH include the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health ( BSEH ), Bachelor of Science in Public Health ( BSPH ), Master of Public Health ( MPH ), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services Research.

The Master of Healthcare Administration ( MHA ) program is housed within JSPH but is not governed under CEPH accreditation.

The HBPM Department benefits from a distinguished faculty with extensive expertise in health behavior, policy, and management. Our professors are recognized leaders in their fields, combining rigorous academic training with practical experience in public health practice. They bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse backgrounds, including social and behavioral sciences, policy analysis, and health administration, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience.

Their commitment to mentoring, research, and community engagement enriches the learning environment, preparing students to address complex health challenges with innovative solutions and effective management strategies.

Full Time

General Public

Applicants must hold an earned terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or Sc.D.) in Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Health Education, Health Policy, Health Management or Administration, Health Services Research,
or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Alternatively, candidates may have earned an M.D. degree from an accredited program with a graduate degree in public health (M.P.H. or equivalent) from an accredited public health program or school.

• A sustained record of peer-reviewed scholarship in health behavior, health promotion, health policy, health management, health services research, or a closely related area, sufficient to qualify for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at ODU .
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time faculty experience at the rank of Assistant Professor or above at an accredited institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated success in securing external research, training, or programmatic funding as Principal Investigator, Multiple Principal Investigator, or Project/Core Lead, including at least one competitively awarded, investigator-initiated or unsolicited award.
• Formal academic administrative experience; for example, as department chair or vice chair, division head, graduate or academic program director, center or institute director, or an equivalent unit-level leadership role that included direct responsibility for personnel decisions and budget planning or management.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students at the graduate level, including thesis, dissertation, or capstone supervision.
• Experience in faculty mentoring, workload assignment, and performance evaluation, including participation in annual review or promotion and tenure processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships across academic units, institutions, and/or community and practice partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Prior service as a department chair, vice chair, division head, or equivalent academic unit leader at a research-intensive institution.
• Direct, hands-on experience with CEPH accreditation, e.g.,…