Job Description
FOUNDING DEAN
JOINT SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk State University (NSU) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) have entered into a historic collaboration to establish the first school of public health in Virginia.
The joint School of Public Health will improve population health by preparing the next generation of public health scholars, practitioners and leaders. Through education, scholarship and community engagement, the school will illuminate public health challenges and translate research into practice and partnerships to advance health equity in Eastern Virginia and to serve public health needs and interests across the nation.
ODU, NSU and EVMS seek a founding dean to engage stakeholders and community partners in articulating a vision and forging a distinctive identity for Virginia’s inaugural school of public health. The dean will inspire the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, education, research, service and practice, guiding the school through CEPH accreditation and propelling it towards pre-eminence as the nation’s newest leading school of public health.
Learn more about the partner institutions and the joint School of Public Health here.
Candidates must possess a demonstrable record of commitment to enhancing health equity, substantive prior administrative leadership experience, and a combination of distinguished scholarship, teaching and professional accomplishments meritorious of appointment as a full professor with tenure.
Application Details
Applicants should provide the following using WittKieffer’s candidate portal: 1) a letter of interest stating how their experiences and qualifications align with the themes expressed in the leadership profile; 2) a CV; and 3) a statement that reflects their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as their demonstrated experience working in diverse communities and with students from underrepresented groups.
The search which will remain open until an appointment is made.
Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to the search consultants, Robin Mamlet, Philip Tang and Ashley Rittgers, at SPHFoundingDean@wittkieffer.com.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Old Dominion University began its tradition of excellence when it was founded in 1930 by the College of William and Mary, the second oldest university in the United States. Established as an extension of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, Old Dominion began educating teachers and engineers. The two-year school rapidly evolved into a four-year institution, and was granted independence in 1962 as Old Dominion College.
Considerable growth in enrollment, the expansion of research facilities and preparation for the addition of graduate programs led the Board of Visitors to approve the name change to Old Dominion University. Now Old Dominion is a powerhouse for higher education with six colleges: Arts and Letters, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences and Sciences. Old Dominion has offered master's degrees since 1964 and Ph.D.s since 1971. The University has achieved designation as a Research University (high research activity) from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Proud of its past, Old Dominion constantly looks to the future and prides itself on its continually expanding research and teaching programs. An ever-evolving university, Old Dominion is an agent of change for its students, for the region and the nation it serves. Old Dominion is Virginia's forward-focused, public doctoral research university for students from around the world who want a rigorous academic experience in a profoundly multicultural community. Our nationally recognized faculty use real-world expertise and innovative teaching methods to challenge students to achieve their highest goals. Our determined entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving drives cutting-edge research, eminent scholarship and strategic partnerships with government, business, industry, organizations and the arts.