Tenured Professor and Chair, Department of Global and Community Health
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Fairfax, Virginia
POSTED
7 days ago
Classification: 12-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University's College of Public Health prepares students to become leaders in advancing public health through academic excellence, innovative research, and community-focused practice. The College comprises five academic units and serves over 3,000 students through nationally recognized programs, including five undergraduate degrees, thirteen graduate degrees, and seven certificate offerings. As the first College of Public Health in Virginia accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), and the only public health college worldwide accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), it is distinguished for its commitment to quality and innovation. Ranked #1 in Virginia for internships and experiential learning, the College continues to expand opportunities for students to engage in real-world practice and research that improve health outcomes locally and globally.
Founded in 2006, the Department of Global and Community Health offers CEPH-accredited programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Academic offerings include a BS in Community Health; MS in Global Health; MPH with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy, and Public Health Practice; and a PhD in Public Health with concentrations in Epidemiology and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The department also provides graduate certificates in Public Health, Global Health, and Epidemiology. Its programs enroll hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students, supported by more than 20 full-time faculty members with expertise in community health, global health, environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences. Faculty and students are deeply committed to advancing health equity and social justice among underserved populations both domestically and globally.
Further information about the department may be found at: https://gch.gmu.edu.
About the Position:
The primary purpose of this tenured faculty position is to advance the mission of the university through teaching, research, and service. Faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, conduct and disseminate impactful scholarship, and contribute to professional, university, and community service that strengthens both the institution and the field. In addition to these responsibilities, the position includes an assignment as Department Chair. The Department Chair position will be filled by a tenured professor with a 12-month appointment. The Chair will provide visionary leadership for the department's academic, research, and service mission, while managing fiscal resources.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
- Teaches courses across the undergraduate and graduate program curriculum;
- Develops and delivers course content;
- Serves as a faculty member in both undergraduate and graduate programs, ensuring curriculum relevance, contributing to program evaluation, supporting academic and professional advising for students and alumni, and managing accreditation processes; and
- As Chair, teaches one course each academic year.
- Conducts research and scholarship;
- Engages in scholarly or creative work;
- Seeks opportunities to advance knowledge; and
- Collaborates with colleagues.
- Serves on department, College of Public Health, and University-level committees and working groups; and
- Participates in professional activities.
- Provides visionary, innovative leadership, including fiscal oversight;
- Leads faculty recruitment and promotes mentorship of early- and mid-career faculty;
- Facilitates professional development for all faculty and staff;
- Strengthens the graduate academic enterprise;
- Promotes the department to internal and external stakeholders in alignment with College and University strategic goals;
- Serves as a strong advocate for the department with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Engag
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