Director, Master's in Public Health (MPH) Program: School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 496093

Work type: Full-time

Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT

Categories: Staff

Overview:The Director of the MPH program, in collaboration with the University's other health and professions schools and the Institute for Global Public Health, will be responsible for developing the organizational structure, recruiting faculty and staff, overseeing curriculum development, and directing the process leading to Council on Education for Public Health accreditation. The Director will have the academic and administrative leadership skills to develop, implement, and administer the program. The MPH program will reside within the Frank K. Netter School of Medicine's Institute for Global Public Health, and report to the Institute's leadership. The Institute for Global Public Health brings together many of the public health and international initiatives within Quinnipiac University.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the applications for Quinnipiac University and CEPH approval and accreditation


• Recruitment of faculty and staff


• Development of curriculum in the concentration areas of the MPH


• Liaise with University leadership, and CEPH representatives


• Develop and oversee the budget for the MPH program


• Collaborate with other Schools, Departments and programs of Quinnipiac as needed to achieve the goals of the MPH, including the awarding of joint degrees


• Contribute to developing on-line public health education


• Strategic oversight of public health education


• Collaboration and engagement with community, regional and international partners for global public health education


• Faculty development


• Meet ongoing CEPH accreditation requirements

Education Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Social and behavioral health, Biostatistics, Environmental health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health policy and management required


• Master's in Public Health preferred

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in academic leadership, preferably within an MPH program or other public health educational setting


• Experience with Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation processes, including application preparation, compliance, and ongoing maintenance


• Proven track record of curriculum development and program evaluation in public health education, including online education modalities


• Experience in faculty recruitment, development, and management within higher education


• Experience in budget development and financial oversight of academic programs


• Demonstrated success in collaborative work across various departments, schools, and external partners


• Experience with strategic planning and oversight in public health education or related fields


• Strong leadership and administrative skills, with a proven ability to develop, implement, and manage a complex academic program.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external partners


• Commitment to community engagement and the development of partnerships that enhance global public health education.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:



Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.



Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: September 10, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

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