The Dornsife School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH). This appointment is expected to be with tenure at the associate or full professor level. Candidates will also be evaluated for the Arthur L. and Joanne B. Frank Endowed Professorship based on outstanding research contributions in EOH and alignment with the priorities and needs of the school and department.

Responsibilities: The EOH Department Chair will be responsible for overall leadership of the Department and will work collaboratively with other DSPH leaders and the Dean in charting the future growth and development of the department and the school. The specific duties within the Department will include: management and financial oversight; faculty recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation; oversight, development, and growth of educational programs, including expanding existing programs; engaging in activities that enhance the scientific contributions and external visibility of the Department and the School; and continue to develop their own externally funded research program, as well as, collaborating with and mentoring others in the development of the externally funded research portfolio for the Department and the School. A major goal for the Department is to enhance revenue from educational programs and externally funded research.

Dornsife School of Public Health: The Dornsife School of Public Health is ranked #18th among schools and programs nationwide. It is a diverse, urban school of public health with a unique commitment to public health practice and experiential learning. Founded on the principle of health as a human right, the Dornsife School focuses on many public health areas but has a special commitment to improving health in cities, eliminating health inequities, and translating evidence into actions. The Dornsife School is committed to anti-racism and to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students. The School of Public Health is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Drexel University: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is an urban, R1-level global research university where transdisciplinary and applied research that addresses society’s most pressing challenges is valued. We seek to be the most civically engaged university in the country, with many partnerships with the neighboring West Philadelphia Promise Zone. From its inception, Drexel’s mission has centered on accessible education for all, without restrictions on the basis of religion, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Our nearly 13,000 undergraduate and more than 7,000 graduate students prepare to become purpose- driven professionals through immersive experiential learning. Drexel University is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of scholars and learners where all can thrive. The work of our university-wide Anti-Racism Task Force helped us earn an INSIGHT into Diversity magazine 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Our benefits and promotion of workplace wellness helped us secure a position among Forbes’ 2023 list of Pennsylvania’s best employers. Drexel University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

https://careers.drexel.edu/en- us/job/503666/chair-and-arthur-l-and-joanne- b-frank-professor-in-the-department-of- environmental-and-occupational-health