Posted - August 23, 2010

The University of South Florida
College of Public Health
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Health Policy and Management

The University of South Florida, College of Public Health is searching for a dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management. Nominations and applications are currently being accepted.

The University of South Florida was founded in 1956 and is a public research university of growing national distinction, serving 43,000 students in ten colleges on campuses in Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Reflecting its breadth of graduate and research programs, USF is one of three public universities in Florida classified as Research I institutions by the Carnegie Research Institute and Florida Board of Education, largely on the strength of its health sciences research. With more than 2,000 Faculty, USF offers baccalaureate degrees in 79 fields, 89 master’s and specialist programs, 25 doctoral programs, and the doctor of medicine, doctor of physical therapy and doctor of nursing professional degrees.

Opened in 1984, the College of Public Health is composed of five academic departments addressing the full range of public health disciplines. The College also has seven federally-funded research and training centers. With over 100 regular and research faculty, the College of Public Health serves as a cornerstone of USF Health that also includes Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences.

As one of only 38 fully accredited public health colleges in the U.S., and the only one in the State of Florida fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, the USF College of Public Health serves a vital role in preparing the future public health workforce for the state and nation. The College takes a multidisciplinary approach to public health—exploring social, behavioral, legal, medical and economic factors affecting public health. An extensive description of the College can be found at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/.

The Department of Health Policy and Management is one of five departments in the College of Public Health. The Chair will report to the Dean of the College, serve on the College leadership team and assume responsibility for further leading the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. Specifically, the Chair will be responsible for managing department fiscal and human resources; fostering excellence in education, research and service in health policy and management; recruiting, mentoring and retaining a diverse and talented faculty; and, contributing to the reputation and overall welfare of the College and University.

The University offers a nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Minimum qualifications include: an earned doctorate in health policy and management or a related field; a record in teaching, research and scholarly activity in health policy and management or a related field that would support appointment in the College at the rank of Professor; and at least two years of administrative experience.

Preferred qualifications include: demonstrated expertise in health policy and management; administrative experience in a multi-disciplinary university; outstanding leadership and management abilities; commitment to and experience in mentoring of junior faculty and attracting, retaining and graduating doctoral students; the ability to create and support a collaborative research and learning community; an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals relevant to the field of health policy and management; a strong record of external funding; commitment to faculty governance and collegiality; excellent oral and written communication skills; and, a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Please send applications to:

Dr. Heather Stockwell, Chair of the Search Committee for the Chair of Health Policy and Management

c/o Sandy Wirth, Office of the Dean
College of Public Health
University of South Florida
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 56
Tampa, FL 33612

e-mail: swirth@health.usf.edu

Applicants should submit a hard copy and an electronic copy of a letter stating interest in the position and the extent to which they meet the qualifications; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses and e-mails of five professional references. References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening and candidates will receive prior notification.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Nominations and applications may be submitted online at swirth@health.usf.edu. If you have any questions regarding this position or process, please contact Sandy Wirth at swirth@health.usf.edu or 813-974-6494.

According to Florida Law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Ms. Sandy Wirth at (813) 974-6603 or TDD (813) 974-2218 at least five working days in advance of need.

Posted - March 04, 2010

University of South Florida · College of Public Health
0-6403-000 Epidemiology-Biostatistic
Associate Professor/Professor
Position #00001087

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications: Doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related field. For associate professor, 5 years experience as an assistant professor or equivalent, and for full professor 10 years experience as an associate professor or equivalent, in an academic or research setting is required.

• Preferred qualifications:  At the associate professor level, 5 or more years consulting and collaborative research experience in clinical, health, and bench science research; established record of publications in both statistical methods and applications, extramural funding as a PI, Co-Investigator, or consultant. At the full professor level, 10 or more years consulting and collaborative research experience in clinical, health, and bench science research; excellent record of publications in both methods and applications, extramural funding in which the incumbent is a PI as well as a Co-Investigator or consultant.
  The ideal candidate shall have a demonstrated potential for both collaborative and methodology research with extramural funding, experience in providing consultation services in a health-related environment, experience directing statistical support staff, experience interacting with clinicians and researchers from a broad range of medical backgrounds, a commitment to effective teaching and graduate student advising, and a willingness to contribute to the academic development of the department, college and USF Health through service.

Duties: Direct a consulting unit that provides biostatistics support to and research collaboration with USF College of Medicine; develop and maintain an active research program; graduate courses in Biostatistics; advise MPH, MSPH, and PhD students; and participate in academic services.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae along with three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter discussing interests and additional qualifications.

Send Applications to: Dr. Yiliang Zhu, Chair, Biostatistics Faculty Search Committee, c/o Donna Rodandello, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 56, Tampa FL 33612. Phone: 813-974-4860. E-mail: yzhu@health.usf.edu

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Posted - August 3, 2009

University of South Florida, College of Public Health
0-6404-000 Health Policy & Management
Chairperson
Position #00009255

Minimum Qualifications:  An earned doctorate in health policy and management or a related field; a record in teaching, research and scholarly activity in health policy and management or a related field that would support appointment in the College at the rank of Professor; and at least two years of administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:   Demonstrated expertise in health policy and management; administrative experience in a multi-disciplinary university; outstanding leadership and management abilities; commitment to and experience in mentoring of junior faculty and attracting, retaining and graduating doctoral students; the ability to create and support a collaborative research and learning community; an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals relevant to the field of health policy and management; a strong record of external funding; commitment to faculty governance and collegiality; excellent oral and written communication skills; and, a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Duties:  The Chair will report to the Dean of the College, serve on the College leadership team and assume responsibility for further leading the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. Specifically, the Chair will be responsible for managing department fiscal and human resources; fostering excellence in education, research and service in health policy and management; recruiting, mentoring and retaining a diverse and talented faculty; and, contributing to the reputation and overall welfare of the College and University.

Additional Information:  Type of Appointment: Regular - 12 month/ 1.0 FTE
Tenure Earning
ABDs will not be considered

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