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- Director, Oregon Master of Public Health (OMPH) Program/
Assistant Professor - School of Community Health - Fixed-Term
Position
revised 5/7/08
The
Oregon Master of Public Health (OMPH) Program invites applications
for an experienced leader for the position of Director with
the fixed-term rank of Assistant Professor. The successful
candidate will direct this accredited collaborative Master
of Public Health Program, offered through a partnership
of Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Oregon State
University (OSU), and Portland State University (PSU). The
Director will effectively lead the Program toward the fulfillment
of the OMPH mission to provide innovative leadership, education,
research, and service in public health throughout Oregon,
regionally, nationally, and internationally. For further
information on the OMPH Program, please refer to our website
(www.oregonmph.org).
Description
The
Director will provide vision, leadership and administrative
oversight for the OMPH Program. Duties include a broad range
of responsibilities and roles including program enhancement,
policy development, accreditation, and curriculum oversight.
The
Director serves as a liaison among the three partner universities,
faculty, students and the community and represents the program
in all interactions with external agencies. The OMPH Program
Director reports directly to the OMPH Deans Oversight Council
Required
qualifications and characteristics
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Qualified
candidates must have an earned doctorate.
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Candidates
must also have an MPH, related degree, or relevant experience
in public health.
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Candidates
must also demonstrate professional experience in, and
contributions to, the public health field.
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The
incumbent must be highly organized, with advanced skills
in balancing competing priorities.
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Candidates
must also have outstanding written, verbal, organizational,
and analytic skills, as well as display strong leadership
qualities and demonstrated experience in fostering collaborative
and collegial relationships with faculty, students, staff,
external stakeholders, and community members.
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Evidence
of and a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
is required.
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Travel
to partner campuses and to regional and national meetings
is required.
- A minimum of two years experience
in academic programs, as well as evidence of administrative
experience, is required.
Desired
qualifications and characteristics
In
addition to the required qualifications, it is desirable
for candidates to possess experience with:
- academic program accreditation
processes
- academic program development
and curricular design
- diversity development
in academic settings
- linking the practice
of public health with academia
- mediation and conflict
resolution
Duration,
Rank and Location
This
is a 12-month non-tenure-track appointment at the
rank of Assistant Professor with a fixed term contract at
.75 FTE; a multiyear contract is negotiable. Opportunities
for limited teaching and research are also negotiable.
This
position and program office are currently administratively
housed at Portland State University; primary faculty appointment
and program office location may be negotiated at any one
of the three participating universities.
Salary
Salary
will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
for the rank of Assistant Professor. A competitive compensation
package is also offered with excellent benefits, including
healthcare, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement
and vacation package.
Applications
Candidates
should send a letter of interest outlining qualifications
specified in this posting; current Curriculum Vitae; and
complete contact information, including email address, for
three references. Communication will take place primarily
by email. Please include email address, or indicate that
you do not have email. A
review of completed applications will begin in August
1, 2008 and will continue until finalists are identified.
Email
submissions are highly preferred. Please send application
materials electronically to:
Craig
Wollner, Associate Dean - College of Urban and Public
Affairs
c/o
Alison
Schneiger
If
you need to mail applications, please send to:
Craig
Wollner, Associate Dean - College of Urban and Public
Affairs
C/O
Alison
Schneiger
Program
Coordinator
Oregon
Master of Public Health Program
506
SW Mill St, Suite 450
Portland,
OR 97201
Mail
Code: OMPH-SCH
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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