Maternal and Child Health Department Chair and Full Professor
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary As a member of the school’s faculty and
administration and under the supervision of the Dean, the
Department Chair functions as a full professor, as dictated in the
department and school’s appointment, promotion and tenure ( APT )
guidelines and coordinates departmental activity with the
activities of the School, the University, and assists in the
development and implementation of school initiatives. The
department chair also plays an important role in shaping and
supporting the School’s missions and goals. They must take the
perspective of and advocate both for their departments and Gillings
and are an important part of the leadership team for the Gillings
School. The Chair should, with diverse input, articulate a mission
for the department and strategies to optimize that mission in
accordance with departmental, school and university strategic
plans, missions and visions. As a leader in a public university,
the position must work to promote and enhance success in an
environment committed to Inclusive Excellence. As a faculty member,
contribute to and organize the department in an effective,
efficient and fair manner so that the teaching, research and
practice missions are optimized. Ensure that proper administrative
support is given to department matters, including teaching,
research, practice, space, budget and student affairs, and that
timely, appropriate response is made to information requests and
directives from Dean’s Office, prospective students, University
leaders, legislators and other relevant individuals/organizations.
Lead faculty and staff to achieve excellence and positive results
in a supportive professional environment; recruit and retain
outstanding faculty and staff; and ensure people are being mentored
appropriately. Enhance inclusive excellence and expect to be
measured regarding outcomes; ensure that there are processes and
accountability by which faculty members of all tracks and ranks are
mentored for promotion and, likewise, that opportunities are
provided for staff to grow and develop in their careers. Recruit,
retain and teach outstanding students; enhance diversity; ensure
that there are effective means for students to participate in the
department and to articulate their concerns; respond in a timely
manner to students’ concerns and suggestions; provide an
outstanding educational experience for students; ensure the
availability and quality of student advising and mentoring based on
best practices; manage grade and other appeals and grievances with
others as appropriate in the school. Lead outstanding departmental
educational programs and curricula overall and as part of Gillings
School programs; provide direction for department development and
improvement; plan and implement new courses/programs; maintain
appropriate balance among teaching, research, and practice/engaged
scholarship within the department; establish, review, and improve
degree programs; prepare for Graduate School Reviews and
accreditation processes determined by CEPH and other accreditors.
Support Gillings’ practice leadership and infrastructure so we can
harness our capacity to make a difference in health equity outcomes
in N.C. and with global partners. Facilitate a high-quality program
of innovative, externally funded research, including leading your
own research portfolio from a range of sources to further
department and school goals; ensure that junior faculty members are
provided research mentoring support and the pre-and post-award
services they need for success. Facilitate funding from federal and
other grants, contract and philanthropic sources. Work with the
school’s advancement staff to seek and obtain funds for endowment
and/or non-restricted purposes, including student and faculty
support, from private and foundation donors. With the school’s
communications staff, identify the most important constituencies
for communication and develop an effective communication strategy.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The
candidate should be an innovator with demonstrated operational
leadership, communication and administrative abilities.
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