The Division of Community Health and Research in the Department of Pediatrics invites nominations and applications from talented and dynamic national leaders who will cultivate excellence in research, teaching and service among a multidisciplinary faculty. This professorship is supported by an endowed chair from the EVMS Foundation. The Division includes seven faculty members and 25 research associates, assistants and outreach staff. The Department collaborates extensively with the Sentara Health System and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, which are co-located on the campus. Norfolk is a historic port city centrally located on the mid-Atlantic coast that is rich in southern hospitality, maritime history and cultural and recreational attractions. Norfolk enjoys a temperate mid-Atlantic climate moderated by its proximity to the Gulf Stream with approximately 237 days of sunshine annually.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• a completed Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Health Psychology or related field and qualifying as a full professor
• evidence of outstanding university-level teaching experience
• strong record of extramural grant funding as a principal investigator
• evidence of peer-review publication
• active professional membership in discipline-related organizations
• research experience that includes experience with special populations and the development and dissemination of clinical and/or community interventions

Responsibilities

The Division Director Chair will be expected to contribute to excellence in the Department by furthering its missions of teaching, research and service. The candidate will be expected to:

• teach courses in the Graduate Program in Public Health
• mentor and advise faculty, staff and students
• conduct independent and collaborative research that is supported by extramural funding
• publish research
• perform relevant University and professional service
• work in partnership with diverse populations.

We desire a candidate who takes a collegial approach to academic leadership.

Application

The position is available for the 2008-09 academic year and will remain open until filled. Please send a letter of interest, current vitae, representative papers, and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references specific to this position.

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and should be emailed to bowersjc@evms.edu. Please address specific questions related to this position to Frances D. Butterfoss, Ph.D., Division Director and Professor, at (757) 668-6429 or butterfd@evms.edu.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Eastern Virginia Medical School is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.