Department Chair Occupational and Environmental Health
Department Chair Occupational and Environmental Health
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Job Description
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to serve as Chair of Occupational and EnvironmentalHealth. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in the field with a reputation for researchexcellence and superior teaching. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our departmentattracting and nurturing talented individuals who will become tomorrows educators and leaders inoccupational and environmental health.
Whether a seasoned scholar or multidisciplinary environmental health practitioner this position will have the freedom and support to expand the Departments research portfolio and teaching mission which will include the addition of new faculty lines. The ideal candidate meets the required qualifications as an Associate or Full Professor has a documented track record of external funding and will strategically lead the Department with greater emphasis on emerging issues at the intersection of health and the environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership for the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health overseeing its academic and administrative activities.
- Maintain a thriving and collegial work environment for faculty staff and students.
- Foster a culture of excellence in research teaching and service within the department.
- Attract mentor and develop faculty members who demonstrate potential for outstanding contributions to the field.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive mentoring program for young faculty members and students fostering their professional growth and success.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaborations and initiatives both within the department across the college and health sciences campus and with public health professionals agencies and associations in the state region and nationally.
- Enhance the departments national and international reputation through innovative research and scholarly activities.
- Advocate for resources and support to advance the departments mission and goals.
- Engage with external stakeholders including government agencies industry partners communities and professional organizations to promote the departments work and impact.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field. (e.g. environmental health environmental science environmental management environmental sustainability environmental policy environmental engineering industrial hygiene ergonomics and human factors engineering or related fields).
- Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor with proven leadership experience preferably in a departmental chair or other administrative role. Similar experience from industry or governmental roles may be considered as equivalent to traditional academic rank and position.
- Strong record of innovative research publication and grant funding.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a varied team of faculty and staff with an appetite for innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Instructions
- Applicants must submit their applications though the search firm Buffkin / Baker
- Applicants are required to provide a CV and cover letter and three professional references with contact information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to: admissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Mission of the University of Oklahoma
The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching research and creative activity and service to the state and society.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For more information please visit www.ou/eoo.
Employment Type
Full Time
