Director, Center for Public Health & Professor of Clinical

About the University of Cincinnati

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.

The Opportunity

The University of Cincinnati 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.

The new UC Center for Public Health unifies public health efforts across the College of Medicine, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology 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 Director will report directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and work closely with leadership across UC's colleges and administrative units. 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

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all public health academic programs
• Oversee the planning and implementation of new academic offerings, including new concentrations and potential doctoral (DrPH) programs
• Coordinate and integrate the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Public Health (MPH), and 4+1 programs across participating colleges
• Lead efforts to attain joint accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
• Collaborate with academic units to recruit public health faculty aligned with each college's strategic priorities
• Drive undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth through unified marketing, recruitment strategies, and program excellence
• Serve as a faculty member through teaching and/or research contributions to the field of public health

Minimum Requirements

• Terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DrPH, or equivalent)
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Professor level
• Distinguished track record in scholarship and academic accomplishment
• Experience in academic affairs, curriculum, accreditation (including CEPH), or higher education administration

Additional Qualifications

• Significant management and operational experience in a complex academic organization, including financial/budgeting and strategic planning
• Demonstrated ability to create and articulate a shared vision and engage others in its implementation
• Extensive experience leading public health research initiatives, securing and managing grant funding
• An ability to attract, retain and develop outstanding faculty, students, and staff
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality instruction in online or hybrid learning environments
• An entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate

Compensation & Benefits

UC offers competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, robust retirement plans (14-18% UC contribution), generous time-off including 11 paid holidays and Winter Season Days, 6 weeks paid parental leave, comprehensive health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

To apply for this position, please visit the University of Cincinnati careers portal at https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Director%2C-Center-for-Public-Health-&-Professor-of-Clinical/99595-en_US/

Internal UC employees should apply through the SuccessFactors system.

For questions about this position, contact the UC Office of Human Resources.