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This leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction administration and continuous improvement of the DrPH program with an emphasis on social epidemiology and health equity while contributing to teaching scholarship and service within the department. The DrPH Program Director will lead a forward-thinking program designed to prepare public health leaders to address structural determinants of health advance health equity and translate research into practice. This is a full-time 12-month non-tenure track position.

The Department of Public Health is part of a progressive and innovative College that emphasizes evidence-based and integrative approaches to health as well as interprofessional collaboration with programs including Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Clinical Psychology Athletic Training Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy.

Primary Duties

Program Leadership & Administration:

• Provide leadership vision and strategic direction for the DrPH program

• Oversee curriculum development implementation and evaluation to ensure academic quality and relevance

• Ensure program alignment with accreditation standards (e.g. CEPH) and lead accreditation-related activities

• Manage program assessment student learning outcomes and accreditation reporting

• Collaborate with department leadership on program growth recruitment and retention strategies

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Teach graduate-level courses in the DrPH and MPH programs

• Advise and mentor doctoral students including dissertation supervision

• Foster student professional development and leadership in public health practice

Scholarship & Service:

• Maintain an active program of scholarship including publications presentations and pursuit of extramural funding

• Participate in departmental college and university service

• Engage with professional organizations and community partners to enhance program visibility and impact

Collaboration & Engagement:

• Promote interprofessional education and collaborative initiatives across the College

• Build and sustain partnerships with public health agencies community organizations and stakeholders to support practice-based training

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (DrPH or PhD) in Epidemiology from a CEPH-accredited program/school

• Demonstrated experience in public health practice and/or applied research

• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level and doctoral mentorship

• Record of peer-reviewed scholarly activity

• Experience with academic program leadership curriculum development or academic administration strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of CEPH accreditation standards and processes

• Evidence of leadership collaboration and commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence

More information about Mercer University can be found at regarding this position may be directed to:
Dr. Cheryl Gaddis
Email:
Phone: 678.547.6464

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Interested applicants should complete the online application and submit the following materials:

• Letter of interest

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching philosophy

• Description of research agenda

• Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

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