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Posted: 21-Apr-23
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 519334
Department/Organization
208122 - Community Med & Population Health
Rank
Professor
Position Summary
The College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an experienced leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health (CMPH).
Detailed Position Information
The College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeks an experienced leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health (CMPH). Full Professor, tenured or tenure earning track candidates will be considered. In addition to serving as Chair and appointment in the College of Community Health Science, the selected candidate will hold an adjunct appointment with the University of Alabama School of Medicine. As chair of CMPH, the successful candidate will report directly to the Dean of CCHS and have ultimate oversight of the department, including research, educational and service components. Additional responsibilities include fiscal management of CMPH, faculty recruitment, retention and development, and provide leadership resources to support and advance the department’s education and research initiatives.
CMPH currently has 13 faculty from a variety of health-related research backgrounds and interests and who serve as teaching faculty for the department’s Master of Science in Population Health Sciences Program. The CMPH fosters student-centered learning for early and advanced students in medicine, students of other health professions, and practicing health professionals. Further, CMPH faculty conduct applied, evidence-based research in population health, working to improve health and well-being through community engagement in rural and other underserved areas. CMPH students learn about social and other determinants of health and how to affect these factors to improve the well-being of individuals and populations. Our courses are designed to help develop the knowledge and skills necessary to study and improve patient-reported outcomes, investigate policies related to health, examine social determinants of health, and transition to value-based payment models. Further, our program emphasizes a community-based approach to improve population health. We provide students with the advanced statistical skills needed for a successful research career in population health data analysis and informatics.
Population health is an interdisciplinary field that integrates clinical care and public health practices to prevent, reduce and manage human disease. The online and in-person Master of Science in Population Health Sciences program focuses on the integration of clinical care and public health practices to prevent, reduce and manage human disease. The program addresses the educational needs of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including:
• Social and behavioral scientists interested in health outcomes research.
• Providers seeking additional training in the structure and delivery of health care in an evolving system.
• Hospital administrators and office managers looking to expand current roles and responsibilities in clinical settings.
• Anyone in the health care field interested in identifying best practices to adhere to value-based payment systems in an effort to increase reimbursement rates and improve health outcomes.
POSITION:
We are recruiting a Chair to guide departmental growth, leading faculty to excel in research productivity and provide vision to bring innovation to existing educational programs and build future doctoral education opportunities. The Chair will provide direction and oversight of all aspects of departmental functions, including finances, human resources, and governance structures. Further, the Chair will work with the Dean and department faculty to assure an infrastructure and culture that promote academic career development.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a health-related field, such as Public Health, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference will be offered to candidates with at least five years of experience in an academic leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in funded research, mentoring junior faculty to develop their own research programs, and experience engaging students and faculty in scholarly activities. Further, successful candidates will be comfortable fostering collaborative working relationships with colleagues and community partners, within the department, across the college, and the University. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Rank and tenure consideration will be based upon candidate credentials. Startup funds to be negotiated
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
All nominations and inquiries should be sent to Lisle Hites, PhD, lhites@ua.edu
About the Division/College/School
The College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) was founded in 1972 by William Willard, MD, author of the “Willard Report” and considered the “Father of Family Medicine,” with a mandate to train family physicians for Alabama, particularly its rural areas. The College also provides medical student education as the Tuscaloosa Regional Campus of the four-campus University of Alabama School of Medicine, based at UAB in Birmingham. The College’s mission focuses on improving the health of individuals and communities in Alabama and the region through leadership in medical education and primary care; the provision of high-quality, accessible health care services; and scholarship.
CCHS is sponsor of the UA Family Medicine Residency and seven fellowships for family physicians. The Residency, a 16-16-16 program now in its 45th year, is the second largest family medicine residency in the country. Of the more than 470 Residency graduates, 85% practice in the five-state area of the Southeast, with half in rural areas, and comprise 1 of 7 family physicians practicing in Alabama. Nearly 900 medical students have completed their clinical training at the College since 1974, entering Family Medicine and primary care careers at more than twice the national average.
The College’s nationally recognized Rural Pipeline Programs and the Institute for Rural Health Research, along with basic sciences, social sciences, and health professional faculty and resources on the UA campus and innumerable specialty and medical research faculty among the School of Medicine faculty, create a uniquely resource-rich environment for a medical educator. The College’s clinical enterprise also conducts 150,000 ambulatory visits and more than 10,000 admissions a year to a broad patient population, including UA faculty and staff and the general population of West Alabama.
The University of Alabama, along with CCHS, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning and work environment. A diverse University community is essential to academic excellence. We seek applicants who will contribute to a more inclusive campus community.
For more information about the College, visit http://cchs.ua.edu.
About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.
A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.
It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.
With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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