Chair at the Rank of Professor in Health Behavior, Society and Policy

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Jul 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Chair at the Rank of Professor in Health Behavior, Society and Policy
Department	SPH-Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
Salary Details	A minimum of $203, 205.
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking outstanding candidates for the next Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy (HBSP). HBSP focuses on health systems and policy, health economics, social and behavioral health, aging and mental health through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities. The mission of the Rutgers SPH is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners, conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice. The Department Chair will serve as a key member of the school's leadership team and be responsible for assuring the quality and growth of programs in collaboration with departmental faculty. The Chair will demonstrate a broad understanding in key content areas of the department and possess exemplary academic achievements, strategic leadership ability, strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as thorough understandings of pedagogical research and processes. The Chair will work with faculty and staff to enact department vision; recruit, and develop a set of diverse, high-performance faculty; maintain an atmosphere conducive to collaboration and transparency; and work with SPH leadership to advance the mission of the school. Moreover, the chair must demonstrate evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion with the dedication and skills needed to assist SPH to continue to build a faculty that reflects the population of our state and our nation- diverse in terms of numerous indicators including but not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, and nation of birth. Key areas of interest for the Department include but are not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use; sexual and reproductive health; LGBTQ health; mental health; structural, commercial, and social determinants of health; disparities among vulnerable or marginalized populations (domestically and globally); public health nutrition; public health communication; aging and the life course; and public health ethics.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0656
Posting Open Date	07/01/2025
Posting Close Date	06/30/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The successful candidate will 1) hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in public health, health education/health promotion, economics, psychology, sociology, or a related field; (2) a record of accomplishment of collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding for research, and track record of effective faculty mentoring, teaching and student advising as would be expected for the rank of full professor; and (3) effective interpersonal, and communication skills, leadership and management experience in a university setting. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to and evidence of building interdisciplinary education programs and translation of science to improve the lives of populations.
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Preferred Qualifications	Candidates who are board certified or eligible in Public Health are preferred.
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Overview	Why Rutgers School of Public Health? Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice. At Rutgers School of Public Health, you will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health, and the wider Rutgers University community. We offer multiple master's and doctoral degrees, dual-degree, certificate, and articulated BA/BS- MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming, with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania. Under the leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis, the CEPH-accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth. Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
Statement	Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey's preeminent public institution of higher education. Chartered in 1776 as Queen's College, it is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States and a member of the AAU, the Big Ten and the CIC. Rutgers is comprised of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Rutgers University-Camden, and arching over all three locations is, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Rutgers is located at the center of the Boston to Washington, DC corridor, with access to New York, Philadelphia, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches within an hour.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must apply online and submit the following: * Cover letter addressing candidate's qualifications with regard to the responsibilities of the Chair position * Curriculum vitae * Three recent publications (first or senior author) * Complete contact information for five references
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254893
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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