Chair at the Rank of Professor in Health Behavior Society and Policy Department
SPH - Social & Behavioral Health
Salary Details
A minimum of $20,305.
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to the candidates qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks if and when appropriate and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the universitys broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
• Medical • Prescription drug and dental coverage • Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs • Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options • Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable • Life insurance coverage • Employee discount programs
Posting Summary
The Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking outstanding candidates for the next Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy (HBSP). HBSP focuses on health systems and policy, health economics, social and behavioral health, aging, and mental health through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities.
The Mission of the Rutgers SPH
The mission of the Rutgers SPH is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners conducting public health research and scholarship engaging collaboratively with communities and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice.
Responsibilities of the Chair
The Chair will serve as a key member of the schools leadership team and be responsible for assuring the quality and growth of programs in collaboration with departmental faculty. The Chair will demonstrate a broad understanding in key content areas of the department and possess exemplary academic achievements, strategic leadership ability, strong interpersonal communication and managerial skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and thorough understandings of pedagogical research and processes.
Key Areas of Interest for the Department
The Chair must demonstrate evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion with the dedication and skills needed to assist SPH to continue to build a faculty that reflects the population of our state and our nation-diverse in terms of numerous indicators including but not limited to:
• Race • Ethnicity • Culture • Gender • Gender identity • Sexual orientation • Social class • Nation of birth
Key Responsibilities of the Chair
The Chair will work with faculty and staff to enact department vision, recruit and develop a set of diverse high-performance faculty, maintain an atmosphere conducive to collaboration and transparency, and work with SPH leadership to advance the mission of the school.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who are board certified or eligible in Public Health are preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to and evidence of building interdisciplinary education programs and translation of science to improve the lives of populations.
Why Rutgers School of Public Health
Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners conducting public health research and scholarship engaging collaboratively with communities and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice.
At Rutgers School of Public Health
You will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health, and the wider Rutgers University community. We offer multiple masters and doctoral degrees, dual-degree certificate, and articulated BABS-MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania.
Under the Leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis
The CEPH-accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth. Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
Statement
Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jerseys preeminent public institution of higher education. Chartered in 1776 as Queens College, it is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States and a member of the AAU, the Big Ten, and the CIC. Rutgers is comprised of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and arching over all three locations is Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
Rutgers is Located
At the center of the Boston to Washington, D.C. corridor with access to New York, Philadelphia, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches within an hour.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online and submit the following:
• Cover letter addressing candidates qualifications with regard to the responsibilities of the Chair position • Curriculum vitae • Three recent publications, first or senior author • Complete contact information for five references
Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254893
Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Location
Campus: Piscataway City: Piscataway State: NJ Location Details: Pre-employment Screenings
All Offers of Employment
Are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
Additional Infection Control and Safety Policies
May apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.
Failure to Provide Proof of Vaccination
For any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, including the refusal to submit to genetic testing or any other category protected by law.
As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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Applicant Documents
Required documents:
• Cover Letter • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • Other Document • Optional Documents