Associate or Full Professor & Inaugural Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy & Management (Tenured Track F0129A)

Title: Associate or Full Professor & Inaugural Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy & Management (Tenured Track F0129A)

Agency: VIRGINIA HEALTH SCIENCES

Location: Norfolk, VA

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Job Description:

The Joint School of Public Health (JSPH) at Old Dominion University (ODU) and Norfolk State University (NSU) in Norfolk, Virginia invites applications from experienced, accomplished, and visionary individuals to serve as inaugural Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy, & Management (HBPM). The Chair is expected to provide visionary leadership in departmental education, research, and service activities in alignment with the School and University's strategic plan.

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) formally acted to accredit JSPH in June 2026. The programs within JSPH accredited by CEPH include the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH), Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services Research. The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is housed within JSPH but is not governed under CEPH accreditation.

The HBPM Department benefits from a distinguished faculty with extensive expertise in health behavior, policy, and management. Our professors are recognized leaders in their fields, combining rigorous academic training with practical experience in public health practice. They bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse backgrounds, including social and behavioral sciences, policy analysis, and health administration, ensuring a comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience. Their commitment to mentoring, research, and community engagement enriches the learning environment, preparing students to address complex health challenges with innovative solutions and effective management strategies.

The JSPH has selected WittKieffer, a premier executive search and advisory solutions firm, to assist with this recruitment. Candidate inquiries, nominations or requests for additional information can be sent through the office of Cody Burke, via email, at cburke@wittkieffer.com

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Considerations:

• Prior service as a department chair, vice chair, division head, or equivalent academic unit leader at a research-intensive institution.
• Direct, hands-on experience with CEPH accreditation, e.g., self-study preparation, criterion response, competency mapping, or site visit management.
• Experience leading an academic unit through significant organizational change, such as the formation of a new department or school, an institutional merger or consolidation, or a multi-campus or multi-institution partnership.
• A demonstrated record of growing sponsored research activity within a unit, mentoring faculty to independent funding, assembling interdisciplinary teams, or building center-scale or training-grant programs.
• Scholarly or professional expertise spanning at least one of the department's core areas: health behavior, health promotion, health policy, health management and administration, and health services research.
• A clear, forward-thinking vision for advancing the reputation, research profile, and visibility of the Department, School, and University.
• A record of community-engaged scholarship or practice, including sustained partnership with state or local health departments, health systems, or community-based organizations.
• Experience collaborating with an academic health center or health system, relevant to the Department's opportunities within Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
• Experience with program and curriculum development, revision, and assessment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including online or on-campus delivery.
• A demonstrated record of success in student recruitment, retention, and career placement.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students and chairing dissertation committees.
• National professional visibility, such as service on federal study sections or review panels, editorial boards, or in leadership roles within professional associations (e.g., APHA, AcademyHealth, AUPHA, ASPPH, SOPHE, or ACHE).
• Familiarity with the health and workforce needs of coastal, rural, and military-connected communities, and with the public health landscape of the Hampton Roads region.