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Department Chair, Department of Epidemiology Location: New Orleans, LA Open Date: Aug 4, 2023 Description: Tulane University seeks an exceptional leader and scholar to serve as the next chair of the Department of Epidemiology in the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. Working in close collaboration with the deans and other school leaders, the next chair will foster collaboration within the school and across Tulane University, building on Epidemiology’s historical strengths to inspire a diverse and expansive research enterprise. The chair will recruit and retain exceptional, diverse faculty, prioritize mentorship and professional development, and be a champion for student success. The Department of Epidemiology plays a leading role in the improvement of public health through epidemiological research, education and professional service locally, nationally and globally. The department’s robust research agenda intersects a broad range of public health issues, bridging the basic sciences and clinical care. Tulane University’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine is the nation’s first school of public health, the leading institution of its kind in the Gulf Coast, and the No. 12 school of public health in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. The school is distinguished by a strong focus on cardiovascular disease, health disparities, reproductive health, and disaster response and displacement. Founded in 1834, Tulane University combines the best of a leading research institution with a strong commitment to high-quality education. Tulane strives to connect its mission and values to the needs of the communities it serves locally and globally. Among the top 2% of universities nationwide in terms of research, Tulane is considered one of the top universities in the South and consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Tulane seeks in the next chair of Epidemiology an exceptional leader and scholar with a robust record of extramural funding, demonstrable experience or potential for success in academic administration, and a proven commitment to advancing institutional equity, diversity and inclusion. An earned doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related discipline is required. The chair must have an appropriate record of scholarship, teaching and service to meet the requirements for an appointment as Full Professor at the university. Qualifications: For details on qualifications and expectations, interested applicants should review position profile at: Application Instructions: Please review position profile at: Applications, including CV and Cover Letter should be submitted through this posting in Interfolio. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at504-865-4748or by email at hr@tulane.edu . #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulane University

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