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Department Chair - Tenure track, Associate/Full Professor in Epidemiology

The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work at Florida International University is ranked No. 36 among all public universities in the United States, according to US News & World Report. Additionally, it currently holds the 15th position in NIH funding for public universities by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Stempel College is located in Miami, a vibrant and multi-cultural city near beautiful Miami Beach and the world-famous Florida Keys. Miami is the gateway to Latin America and the world. 

JOB INFORMATION

The Department of Epidemiology in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work (RSCPHSW) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, is accepting applications for a Department Chair as an Associate/Full Professor.

For the Chair position, Stempel College seeks a dynamic leader to advance FIU’s vision of being Worlds Ahead in teaching, research and service. The Chair will provide leadership to encourage and enable faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and PhD students to compete successfully for extramural research funding in collaboration with other units and investigators within and outside of Stempel College.

Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of innovative and productive scholarship, effective teaching, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The department currently offers multiple degrees: Master of Public Health focused on Epidemiology, Master of Public Health focused on Infectious Disease Epidemiology, and PhD in Public Health focused on Epidemiology. Candidates with expertise in advanced epidemiology methods, intervention studies, implementation science, and AI that are applicable but not limited to chronic diseases, infectious diseases, mental health, and aging are encouraged to apply. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field or MD with advanced training in epidemiology. As appropriate for rank, a track record of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain research grants, and effective teaching in the relevant discipline are also required. Previous administrative experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The chair candidate will primarily be responsible for collaborative department leadership, administering the budget, coordinating teaching assignments, and mentoring and evaluating department faculty and staff. Candidates will be expected to engage in extramurally funded research, teach and advise graduate students, serve on dissertation committees, and provide university, community and professional service.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536711 at careers.fiu.edu. Candidates need to provide their curriculum vitae and a cover letter specifying if interested in the Chair position or open-rank faculty position and highlighting their professional experience. Candidates will also need to provide the names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will only be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications’ review will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Dr. Maziak email: wmaziak@fiu.edu.

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.