Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND PROFESSOR
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of South Carolina is seeking an energetic and visionary Chair for the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. This leadership role involves shaping the future of research, education, and practice in environmental health while fostering a dynamic academic environment and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Lead ENHS in developing and implementing a forward-looking academic strategy
Oversee departmental operations, budgeting, and strategic planning
Foster a strong culture of research innovation in areas such as environmental toxicology, occupational health, environmental justice, global health and climate-change effects on health
Enhance undergraduate, graduate, and professional training/certification programs
Mentor and support faculty, staff, and students to achieve their highest potential
Secure extramural research funding and build partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate or equivalent in public health, environmental health or related discipline that complement existing departmental research and teaching strengths in microbiology, toxicology, exposure science, air quality, water quality, soil health, climate change, environmental justice, and community engagement
An outstanding record of scholarship and external research funding in environmental health or a related field
Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and/or administration
Demonstrated commitment to innovative, inclusive teaching and student mentorship
National and international recognition in environmental health or related field
Eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure
Evidence of collaborative academic/organizational leadership
Evidence of scholarly achievement
Evidence of competitive research funding
Evidence of teaching excellence commensurate with tenured professor rank
Evidence of ability to facilitate faculty development through mentoring, advocacy, and building collaborations with intramural and extramural partners
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