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Guidehouse

Associate Epidemiologist

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$53K - $88K/yr

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Epidemiologist to support public health analytics, surveillance, research, and data modernization initiatives as part of our Technology AI/Data capability. This ...

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Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor

WSU -

Dayton, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department Dept of Population & Public Health Sciences EEO number: 26Y262 Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual Salary Salary Band: FA Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides innovative and strategic leadership to advance the department's mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; supporting student success and recruitment; fostering faculty and staff development; and strengthening the department's research profile consistent with an R2 university.
The Chair represents and advocates for the department within the school, university, and broader public health community. They build partnerships with health systems and organizations and promote workforce development to address regional and global health needs. Following the formal affiliation with Premier Health, the Chair provides leadership and coordination in partnership with the Dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine/Chief Academic Officer to advance shared strategic priorities and ensure alignment with the university's mission and goals.
In addition, the Chair maintains an active program of teaching and scholarship consistent with expectations for department chairs while cultivating a culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, health education/health promotion, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
  • Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience in an academic setting, with the ability to build consensus, manage resources, and foster departmental growth.
  • Record of accomplishment of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research
  • Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas that complement the department's existing curriculum.
  • Track record of effective faculty mentoring, teaching, and student advising
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
  • Possess a strong commitment to research, education, and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent in public health and/or experience working in a public health setting
Essential Functions and percent of time:
Leadership & Engagement (35%)
  • Serve as the chief administrator of the Department of PPHS, providing comprehensive leadership to advance its mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Provide strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership that enhances the department's academic reputation, research profile, and impact on public health locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Ensure the integrity, quality, and continuous improvement of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversee strategic planning, policy development, and accreditation compliance to align departmental priorities with BSOM and WSU.
  • Manage departmental operations, including budgeting, fiscal accountability, staffing, facilities, and resource allocation.
  • Foster a departmental culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.
  • Represent and advocate for the department within BSOM, the university, and local/national communities.
  • Build partnerships with health systems, agencies, and public health organizations.
  • Advance the department's role in public health workforce development and in meeting regional health needs.
Academic Programs & Student Success (25%)
  • Oversee undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship and advising to students.
  • Oversee student recruitment, admissions oversight, and retention initiatives to grow enrollment and support student success.
  • Promote interdisciplinary education and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., community-based projects, global health experiences, research practicums).
  • Support curriculum development, assessment, and innovative teaching strategies.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Faculty & Staff Development (20%)
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality faculty and staff, supporting excellence in teaching, research, and service.
  • Align faculty roles with teaching, research, and service needs.
  • Support career development, faculty scholarship, and leadership opportunities.
Research, Scholarship, & Teaching (20%)
  • Foster faculty and student research, grant activity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Maintain engagement in scholarship consistent with expectations for department chairs at an R2 university, supporting the department's overall research mission.
  • Teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as appropriate.
  • Serve as a role model for excellence in instruction.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions
Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Special contract position. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.
Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 05/13/2026 First Consideration Date: 06/15/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

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