Department Chair/ Professor Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

FAC00260PO24

Advertised Title Department Chair/ Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division Arnold School of Public Health
Department ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
Advertised Salary Range Salarymensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 10.5 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at .
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and foster an environment of academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. The successful candidate will be an established academic leader who can facilitate faculty, staff, and student development and build collaborations with intramural and extramural partners. Qualifications include an earned doctorate in public health or related discipline, demonstrated evidence of scholarly achievement, an established record of acquiring extramural funding, and teaching and mentoring excellence.
The Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior has two undergraduate minors, master’s programs (MPH, online professional MPH), doctoral (PhD) degree program, and graduate certificates in aging, global health, and healthmunication. Department faculty members also contribute to teaching for the Arnold School’s bachelor’s (BA, BS) program.
The Department emphasizes impactful research and meaningfulmunity engagement and has a rich tradition of excellence in education. The faculty and students examine how policy, environmental, institutional, and individual actions influence and can improve the public’s health and healthcare delivery and reduce health disparities. Faculty and students work in global, national, and local settings; value qualitative and quantitative research methods; and collaborate with many departments,munities, and institutions. HPEB faculty members also serve in active leadership roles for several school- and campus-wide interdisciplinary research initiatives, including the Global Health Initiative, Nutrition Consortium, Office for the Study of Aging, Consortium for Latino Health Studies, USC Big Data Health Science Center, South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, and SmartState Technology Center to Promote Healthy Lifestyles.
The University of South Carolina is in Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital. Abundant recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities provide an excellent quality of life. The popularity of downtown living has sparked the growth of greenways, independent restaurants, coffee houses, wine bars, breweries, galleries, boutiques, and street fairs. Centrally located, Columbia is also two hours from world-renowned South Carolina beaches and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Required Education and Experience Qualifications include an earned doctorate in public health or related discipline, demonstrated evidence of scholarly achievement, an established record of acquiring extramural funding, and teaching and mentoring excellence.
Preferred Qualifications Qualifications include an earned doctorate in public health or related discipline, demonstrated evidence of scholarly achievement, an established record of acquiring extramural funding, and teaching and mentoring excellence.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 07/01/2025
Job Open Date 12/12/2024
Job Close Date 04/11/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant To for the Chair position, please submit: 1) a cover letter that describes academic leadership experience and research, teaching, and mentoring record; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Jean Neils-Strunjas, PhD, CCC-SLP, searchmittee chair, at NEILSSTJmailbox. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is April 11, 2025.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.