Department Head, Population Health Sciences
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
The Department of Population Health Sciences in the Virginia
Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech seeks a
strategic and visionary leader for the position of Department Head.
The Department of Population Health Sciences embraces a One Health
approach as it implements a vision to continue the expansion of
population health sciences at Virginia Tech through discovery,
learning and engagement. The department is home to: (1) the Public
Health Program which offers accredited Master of Public Health
(MPH) and Bachelors of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degrees; (2)
several centers, including the Center for Public Health Practice
and Research (http://www.cphpr.mph.vetmed.vt.edu/ ) and the Center
for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine
(https://career-transition.vetmed.vt.edu/ ); and (3) strategic
planning for and coordination of international programs for the
College. Additionally, department faculty contribute to instruction
of population health related courses in the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM) program. The Department Head will provide leadership
and management of all departmental academic, research and service
activities and will serve on the College Executive Board. This
entails supervision of faculty and staff, administrative
responsibility for planning, fiscal management, human resources and
communication. In addition, the Department Head is expected to
advance the research and teaching missions of this growing
department, nurture interdisciplinary collaboration and advance
strategic goals of the department, college, and university.
Required Qualifications A doctoral degree with experience/training
in population health/public health Ability to articulate a vision
for the continued advancement of population health sciences and
experience in effectively leading change Commitment to advancing
One Health Commitment to advancing Public Health in rural
communities Demonstrated sustained intellectual and administrative
leadership in population health/public health teaching and research
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of
excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and history of
external funding, sufficient to be eligible for tenure in the
Department Experience mentoring and developing faculty Commitment
to advancing diversity, inclusivity and well-being for all
individuals in an academic environment Fiscal management and
budgeting experience Preferred Qualifications Experience working
with students as academic or career advisor Experience in mentoring
students, either undergraduate or graduate, in research activities
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration Appointment Type
Regular Additional Information Please include a diversity statement
along with cover letter, CV and list of references. The successful
candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May
Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking
a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to
knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more
than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight
undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine
college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a
significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation
Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology
Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous
Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research
institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in
research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages
participation in professional development opportunities and
university shared governance. These valuable contributions to
university shared governance provide important representation and
perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful
professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate
against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age,
color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or
national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual
orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against
employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose
their compensation or the compensation of other employees or
applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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