Chair for the Department of Public Health

Chair
Department of Public Health
The University of Texas at San Antonio

The Department of Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. The Department seeks exceptional candidates with (1) leadership experience, (2) a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, (3) excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and (4) a record of high-quality research and scholarship. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear vision for supporting the growing academic programs of the department, pursuing and receiving CEPH accreditation as a standalone bachelor program, and expanding the research enterprise of the Department, including mentorship of junior faculty; a plan for the continued success of graduate and undergraduate educational programs; and the ability to build strong relationships with local industry, community partners, and other academic departments.

Additionally, successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of diverse urban populations and support the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success. Experience in multicultural, diversity and power and privilege practice, demonstrated experience successfully teaching, mentoring, and advising diverse, underserved students, including students of color and non-traditional students, or other activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion should be highlighted by the applicant.

As UTSA is only one of 19 Carnegie R1 Hispanic Serving Institutions, the Department of Public Health and the College for Health, Community and Policy are focused on increasing national and international recognition as an institution of research excellence. The Department of Public Health currently has 10 full-time faculty, 1000 undergraduate students, and 30 graduate students in an M.S. in Health and Kinesiology program (jointly administered with the Department of Kinesiology). Additional information about the Department can be found at https://hcap.utsa.edu/public-health/.

Qualifications

The required qualifications of the successful candidate are a doctorate in Public Health, Health Promotion/Education, Community Health, Epidemiology or related field; experience in an academic leadership/administrative position; demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity; and outstanding research and teaching records that warrant an appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure at an R1 institution (contingent upon Board of Regents approval).

The preferred qualifications are experience in an academic supervisory capacity (ideally Department Chair); knowledge of innovative curriculum development and implementation; experience with CEPH accreditation; experience with AUPHA or CAHME; mentorship of junior faculty; experience with fiscal management responsibilities; and experience with community and other external partners.

Compensation will be commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit their application packages online at: https://bit.ly/3cQmEul

Application packages must contain the following information:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. A statement regarding previous administrative experience; their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; their experience in fostering a supportive and productive environment for research and teaching; and potential direction for the department (4-page limit)

4. A research and teaching statement (2-page limit)

5. Complete contact information for at least three professional references

Application review will begin on November 18, 2022. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants selected for interviews must show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Richard Hartley, committee chair, at Richard.Hartley@utsa.edu

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UTSA is a diverse, Hispanic Serving Institution and over half of the student population are first generation college students.

The College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP), founded in 2020, includes the departments of Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Kinesiology, Demography, Public Administration, Criminology/Criminal Justice and a Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The mission of the HCaP is to improve the wellbeing of the world around us and to develop recommendations for complex social problems. We aim to accomplish this mission through exceptional education, creation and dissemination of knowledge, and partnership with diverse communities and institutions from local to global. Additionally, the College and Department of Public Health are involved with UTHealth San Antonio in the development of a new collaborative School of Public Health which will house a joint doctoral program in public health.

UTSA is a distinguished Hispanic Serving Institution, committed to advancing the next generation of Hispanic/Latino and other historically underrepresented leaders through being a model for student success, a great research university, and an exemplar for strategic growth and innovative excellence (see https://www.utsa.edu/strategicplan/). UTSA is a proud member of the University of Texas system, known world-wide for its quality and impact, and as a Top 25 Rising Young University (Nature Index, 2019).

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States with a thriving economy based on Bioscience/Healthcare, Aerospace/Aviation, Financial Services, Information Technology and Cyber, and Energy. The city is known for its growth and a rich, forward looking culture, and is a place of inclusiveness. In 2018, San Antonio celebrated the 300th anniversary of its founding by Spanish missionaries, and is known as “Military City” for its military installations and governmental facilities including Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph Air Force Base, Lackland Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, and NSA Texas. As home to the UT Health San Antonio, Southwest Research Institute and the Texas Biomedical Research, all internationally renowned organizations with which UTSA has created many collaborations and partnerships. With areas such as the beautiful Pearl, Southtown, and thriving Arts scene, revitalized and redesigned for urban living and communal gathering, as well as celebrated historical spaces—San Antonio exemplifies the future for vibrant, urban locales. San Antonio residents benefit from access to scenic greenways across the city to museums and art galleries, history, culture, performing arts, theme parks, family fun, dining and nightlife, festivals and events, shopping, sports, and year-round outdoor lifestyle.