University of Kentucky · 21 hours ago
Chair, Department of Behavioral Science
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science seeks a visionary chair with demonstrated leadership abilities, a strong record in academic behavioral medicine, and a currently funded research program. The ideal candidate will ensure collaborative research, provide oversight for educational portfolios, and mentor faculty while continuing their independent research.
Education
Responsibilities
Grow the department’s research faculty and research portfolio, and provide oversight
Facilitate faculty mentoring in research
Facilitate an environment of collaborative research and conduct, including maintaining records of accomplishments and facilitating the acquisition of external funding
Continue their independent research in alignment with the department’s goals
Publish in peer-reviewed literature as an author and co-author
Provide oversight for the department’s educational portfolio
Participate in and advocate for quality teaching programs for all learners within the department
Assign faculty to teaching roles and manage the distribution of educational assignments among faculty
Mentor faculty in various professorial series and oversee the academic development and productivity of the department
Qualification
Required
PhD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent
Terminal degree in a behavioral science field (e.g., psychology, behavioral science, social science, health behavior, sociology, etc.) with a sustained record of scholarly activity and current research funding
National recognition as demonstrated through involvement in academic/professional societies at a national level
Demonstrated leadership experience, with preference for previous experience in administrative positions in an academic medical center setting
Proven record of recruitment, mentorship, and retention of talent
Demonstrated track record of teaching undergraduate and medical students, as well as research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
Founded in 1923
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