Chair, Department of Behavioral Science

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status.

Job Title:

Chair, Department of Behavioral Science

Requisition Number: FE04769

Working Title:

Department Name7H150: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:
Faculty

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:
Tenure Track

Required

Education:

MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent

• Terminal degree in a behavioral science field (e.g., psychology, behavioral science, social science, health behavior, sociology, etc.) with a sustained record of scholarly activity and current research funding.
• National recognition as demonstrated through involvement in academic/professional societies at a national level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with preference for previous experience in administrative positions in an academic medical center setting.
• Proven record of recruitment, mentorship, and retention of talent.
• Demonstrated track record of teaching undergraduate and medical students, as well as research training for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky.

THE OPPORTUNITY The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science seeks a visionary chair with demonstrated leadership abilities, a strong record in academic behavioral medicine, and a currently funded research program, ideally with a strong history of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funding. The ideal candidate has administrative experience, and can provide strong leadership skills as a listener, decision-maker, humanist, and effective advocate for the discipline, and its faculty and staff.

As an oversight position, the chair of science will ensure that department faculty work in conjunction with one another and with other groups across the college and campus, sharing research resources whenever possible. This will also include administrative, teaching, laboratory, and mentoring support. The chair will work closely to maximize the net yield of each project and avoid separation or duplication of work in multiple isolated units.

• Grow the department's research faculty and research portfolio, and provide oversight.
• Facilitate faculty mentoring in research.
• Facilitate an environment of collaborative research and conduct, including maintaining records of accomplishments and facilitating the acquisition of external funding.
• Continue independent research in alignment with the department's goals.
• Publish in peer-reviewed literature as an author and co-author.
• Provide oversight for the department's educational portfolio.
• Participate in and advocate for quality teaching programs for all learners within the department.
• Assign faculty to teaching roles and manage the distribution of educational assignments among faculty.
• Mentor faculty in various professorial series and oversee the academic development and productivity of the department.

For full details and consideration for this position, :
Behavioral Science Chair Prospectus (full job prospectus).

The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its missions and share its commitment to building a strong community.

Interested applicants should apply through the job posting: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please include curriculum vita and cover letter when prompted in the application process.

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Rebecca Dutch, PhD, vice chair for research, co-chair of the search committee ch;
Matthew Bush, MD, chair of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, co-chair of the search committee h.

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.

Ideal Candidate Experience and Attributes:

• A strong visionary and inspirational leader who can artfully convey a long-term vision for the department yet is equally skilled at implementing a detailed plan to achieve that vision. Highly approachable and compassionate; a record of promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, teamwork, respect, and honesty; a professional and personal demeanor characterized by integrity, graciousness, humility, genuineness, empathy, and sincerity; and a passion for the organization's mission and objectives.
• Exceptionally team-oriented; skilled at working well and partnering with scientists across the college and University to identify, build, and negotiate "win-win" relationships and collaborations; able to break down silos and ensure a collegial and productive work environment.
• Highly adept and at ease managing the day-to-day operational details with the ability to make strong and decisive decisions when needed, while simultaneously creating unity within the department.
• Able to conceptualize and analyze complex…