Director, Center for Public Health & Professor of Clinical
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Director, Center for Public Health & Professor of Clinical Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks a leader to serve as the Inaugural Director of the newly formed Center for Public Health. The Director will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Center during a critical growth phase. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of public health at UC, guiding program development, faculty recruitment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic growth across a complex academic environment. Public health at the University of Cincinnati is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that spans across the College of Medicine, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. There are also a growing number of embedded concentrations and dual degree programs and initiatives spanning multiple colleges university wide. The new UC Center for Public Health unifies these efforts under a collaborative framework of shared governance. The Center serves as a central hub that eliminates fragmented efforts, streamlines decision-making, and fosters synergy among stakeholders. It will create a strong, cohesive identity for public health at UC, enhancing internal coordination, community engagement, institutional visibility, and national competitiveness. The Center supports UC's broader strategic goals by advancing public health education, research, and service. It will also provide a platform that enables colleges to maintain their autonomy while contributing to and benefiting from unified programs and shared resources. The Director will lead efforts to develop a foundational structure and policies and procedures necessary to launch and operationalize the center and itsactivities. The Director will report directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and work closely with leadership across UC's colleges and administrative units. The ideal candidate will bring a visionary yet pragmatic approach to leadership, with a proven track record in managing educational programs in a matrixed academic or public health environment. This role is ideal for an academic leader who is passionate about public health and driven to build a nationally recognized program that integrates education, research, and community engagement. Essential Functions
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Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:99595 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Director, Center for Public Health & Professor of Clinical Date:
Jul 25, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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