<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number FAC00022PO26 Advertised Title Department Chair/ Professor Campus Columbia College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Health Promotion, Education and Behavior Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 10.5 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina invites applications for an exceptional leader and nationally or internationally recognized scholar to serve as Chair of the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (HPEB). We seek a dynamic, forward-thinking researcher with vision and expertise to strengthen the department's scientific impact, expand its extramural funding portfolio, and elevate its national and global presence.</p> <p>The Chair will provide strategic and scholarly leadership in an environment committed to high-impact research, interdisciplinary collaboration, excellence in teaching and mentoring, community engagement, and innovation. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leading or contributing to large-scale, multi-site, or interdisciplinary research initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate sustained extramural research funding from federal agencies (e.g., NIH, CDC, NSF, HRSA), foundations, and other sponsors.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Articulate and implement a strategic research vision that enhances the department's national and international prominence. </li><li>Foster and support interdisciplinary science by cultivating collaborations across academic units, research centers, community organizations, and global partners. </li><li>Expand the department's research enterprise by promoting team science, developing collaborative funding proposals, and strengthening mechanisms for faculty research development. </li><li>Mentor faculty in securing and managing major extramural awards, including program grants, center-level grants, and interdisciplinary multi-investigator initiatives. </li><li>Lead educational program/curriculum development and advancement. </li><li>Support the professional development of faculty, staff, and students, with a focus on building an inclusive and high-performing academic culture. </li><li>Oversee departmental operations, budgeting, and strategic planning. </li><li>Represent the department in school-wide and university-wide initiatives, national professional organizations, and global health and research networks. </li></ul> <p>About the Department</p> <p>HPEB supports two undergraduate minors, master's programs (MPH, online MPH), a PhD program, and graduate certificates in aging, global health, and health communication, as well as the Arnold School's undergraduate BA/BS programs. HPEB faculty engage in rigorous, innovative, and impactful research and prepares future leaders to improve public health locally, nationally, and globally with an emphasis on disadvantaged populations. Our faculty and students address how interventions, social context, health care systems, and physical environments influence health behaviors and health status by employing diverse quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.</p> <p>The department's strong research culture is bolstered by active participation and leadership in multiple interdisciplinary centers and initiatives at the University of South Carolina, including:</p> <ul> <li>Global Health Initiative </li><li>Nutrition Consortium </li><li>Office for the Study of Aging </li><li>Consortium for Latino Health Studies </li><li>USC Big Data Health Science Center </li><li>South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality </li><li>SmartState Technology Center to Promote Healthy Lifestyles </li><li>Prevention Research Center </li><li>Cancer Prevention and Control Program </li><li>Research Center for Child Well-Being </li></ul> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in public health or a related discipline and demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>A distinguished record of scholarly achievement, including high-impact publications and national/international recognition in the field. </li><li>A sustained and substantial record of extramural funding, preferably including leadership roles in center grants, cooperative agreements, or major interdisciplinary research programs. </li><li>Evidence of effective leadership in academic settings, including administrative experience, strategic planning, and faculty development. </li><li>A commitment to advancing team science, translational research, community-engaged scholarship, and cross-disciplinary partnerships. </li><li>Excellence in teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully led or contributed to large, collaborative research initiatives, including but not limited to NIH P-series, U-series, or center grants; multi-institutional partnerships; or globally focused research consortia. </li></ul> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 02/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Applicants should submit:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter describing research and leadership experience, a vision for expanding interdisciplinary research and extramural funding, and a record of scholarship, teaching, and mentoring; </li><li>A curriculum vitae; </li><li>Contact information for three references. </li></ul> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202130 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>