Chair, Department of Behavioral Science in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

PhD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent

THE OPPORTUNITY
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science seeks a visionary chair with demonstrated leadership abilities, a strong record in academic behavioral medicine, and a currently funded research program, ideally with a strong history of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funding. The ideal candidate has administrative experience, and can provide strong leadership skills as a listener, decision-maker, humanist, and effective advocate for the discipline, and its faculty and staff.

SCOPE OF ROLE
As an oversight position, the chair of science will ensure that department faculty work in conjunction with one another and with other groups across the college and campus, sharing research resources whenever possible. This will also include administrative, teaching, laboratory, and mentoring support. The chair will work closely to maximize the net yield of each project and avoid separation or duplication of work in multiple isolated units.

For full details and consideration for this position, click here: Behavioral Science Chair Prospectus for the full job prospectus.

The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its missions and share its commitment to building a strong community.

Interested applicants should apply through the job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/611204. Please include curriculum vita and cover letter when prompted in the application process.

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Rebecca Dutch, PhD, vice chair for research, co-chair of the search committee at Rebecca.Dutch@uky.edu

Matthew Bush, MD, chair of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, co-chair of the search committee at Matthew.Bush@uky.edu

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.

Ideal Candidate Experience and Attributes

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.