Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Chairperson

Department
Biomedical Health Sciences - 37400

Pay Grade
1

Job Category
Faculty

Job Summary

The ETSU College of Public Health is a frequent partner with the community, local and state government and international organizations focused on providing public health training in areas of high need. An energetic and visionary leader is desired to continue with considerable success in this arena, filling the vacancy of Chair for the Department of Biomedical Health Sciences.

The Department Chair will be expected to contribute to the development and growth of the academic and research programs within the department and college. Applicants must also be interested in the broader implications of their research as it relates to policies and practices that impact human health.

This position is responsible to the Dean of the College for providing leadership and department administration; participating as a full member of the faculty, with all relevant duties, responsibilities and benefits; providing service and support to varied constituencies (college, university, outside communities, associations); and enhancing professional and personal development.

The Department Chair initiates broad programs in consultation with department faculty and the college dean, in accordance with the University's Mission, ETSU, and Tennessee Higher Education Commission policies and University, College, and Department goals and objectives.

The Department of Biomedical Health Sciences is one of the five departments in the College of Public Health, which is within ETSU's Health Sciences Division. The division also houses the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Nursing, making ETSU one of only 25 universities in the United States with Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health. The Department of Health Sciences offers a B.S. in Health Sciences, and a B.S. in Microbiology.

Our majors are one of the most popular premed majors on campus and have recorded significant enrollment in the past decade. A significant number of our graduates enter in to professional schools each year. The Department also offers an Undergraduate Honors program, and joint-venture Graduate programs, with the Department of Biological Sciences (M.S. with Microbiology, Biology, or Biomedical Science concentrations) and with the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Quillen College of Medicine (Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences).

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. .

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general academic policies and curriculum issues.
• Knowledge of accreditation policies where appropriate.
• Ability to engage in constructive problem-solving and sound decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff within the department, college, university, and diverse campus, community, and professional constituencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the leadership of other academic and administrative units to develop appropriate policies and/ or programs.
• Ability to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Commitment to assuring that all faculty, staff and students are provided a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and civil environment.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DrPH) in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, human health, or in a related field with extensive relevant experience.
• Possess a history consistent with appointment as an associate or full professor in the department.
• Significant experience with conducting and developing extramurally funded research is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• National recognition as a leader in anatomy, physiology, microbiology or a related aspect of human health.

Salary
based on experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00888P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?
No

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?
No

Open Date
11/22/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.