VCU School of Public Health · 1 month ago
Chair of Health Policy
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. The Chair of Health Policy will oversee the growth and quality of the Department’s programs, ensuring educational excellence while promoting research and collaboration within the public health sector.
Responsibilities
The Chair will advance the education and research training missions in the VCU School of Public Health, and the Department of Health Policy, promoting student success, and facilitating the training of the next generation of public health professionals
The Chair will define and lead the Department’s research strategy by conducting, expanding, and promoting rigorous, policy-relevant, data-driven health policy and health services research in partnership with state agencies and community stakeholders. Additionally, they will lead philanthropic activities to support and expand Departmental research and training initiatives
The Chair will provide the vision and leadership to support superior academic and research programs, will serve on School and University committees, grant study sections, academic societies, and serve as journal editor and/or on editorial boards. The Chair will set the standard for commitment to the public and service within the community, helping to develop relationships with key community partners and stakeholders
The Chair will prepare, oversee and implement the Health Policy departmental budget that encompasses all funding and cost sources, and ensure compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines. The Chair will effectively manage available resources and minimize unnecessary costs, promoting and modelling ethically and fiscally responsible best practices within the Department. The Chair will be a highly visible and collaborative leader in supporting the VCU School of Public Health strategic direction in partnership with School and University leadership
The Chair will provide a strong and impassioned vision for building a culture of excellence in the Department. The Chair will prepare for current and future trends in health policy and practice, and will help develop a vision for the rigorous research and innovative experiential training needed to create the next generation of public health researchers and professionals
The Chair will foster an atmosphere of support, collaboration and innovation in the Department, and will build strong relationships with other health sciences and academic partners across VCU. The Chair will collaborate with state and local health agencies to build teaching, research and practice-based relationships. The Chair will also work with the Dean of the School of Public Health to foster philanthropic engagement and support
The Chair will mentor both trainees and faculty, will commit to and actively participate in the Departmental training mission, and will recruit, hire, develop and retain an outstanding faculty
Qualification
Required
Unimpeachable integrity and personal ethics
Demonstrated excellence in health policy research with an extramurally-funded grant portfolio appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department
Successful administrative and leadership experience with a public health or academic institution (ex: Department or Division Chair, Center or Program Director), especially with respect to building or growing a program, center, or department
Experience and success in mentoring faculty, early-stage investigators, researchers, and/or graduate students
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
PhD in Health Policy, Health Services Research, or a field relevant to Public Health and Health Policy
Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
Company
VCU School of Public Health
The School of Public Health at VCU was established in July 2023, bringing the departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Social and Behavioral Sciences together under a unified focus on public and population health.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase