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Inside Higher Ed · 2 hours ago

Chair, Department of Behavioral Science

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a visionary chair for the Department of Behavioral Science with strong leadership abilities and a record in academic behavioral medicine. The role involves overseeing faculty collaboration, research initiatives, and educational programs while fostering a supportive and innovative department environment.

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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

PhD in behavioral scienceResearch fundingLeadership experienceTeaching experienceMentorship skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

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