Chair at the Rank of Professor in Health Behavior, Society and Policy
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The Rutgers School of Public Health ( SPH ) is
seeking outstanding candidates for the next Chair of the Department
of Health Behavior, Society and Policy ( HBSP ). HBSP focuses on
health systems and policy, health economics, social and behavioral
health, aging and mental health through its research, educational
programs, and community engagement activities. The mission of the
Rutgers SPH is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease
locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public
health leaders, scholars, and practitioners, conducting public
health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with
communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services
with a focus on equity and social justice. The Department Chair
will serve as a key member of the school’s leadership team and be
responsible for assuring the quality and growth of programs in
collaboration with departmental faculty. The Chair will demonstrate
a broad understanding in key content areas of the department and
possess exemplary academic achievements, strategic leadership
ability, strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial
skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as thorough
understandings of pedagogical research and processes. The Chair
will work with faculty and staff to enact department vision;
recruit, and develop a set of diverse, high-performance faculty;
maintain an atmosphere conducive to collaboration and transparency;
and work with SPH leadership to advance the mission of the school.
Moreover, the chair must demonstrate evidence of commitment to
diversity and inclusion with the dedication and skills needed to
assist SPH to continue to build a faculty that reflects the
population of our state and our nation— diverse in terms of
numerous indicators including but not limited to race, ethnicity,
culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class,
and nation of birth. Key areas of interest for the Department
include but are not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, and other
substance use; sexual and reproductive health; LGBTQ health; mental
health; structural, commercial, and social determinants of health;
disparities among vulnerable or marginalized populations
(domestically and globally); public health nutrition; public health
communication; aging and the life course; and public health ethics.
Overview Why Rutgers School of Public Health? Our mission is to
advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally,
nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health
leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health
research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with
communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services
with a focus on equity and social justice. At Rutgers School of
Public Health , you will find a collaborative environment with a
diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers
Health , and the wider Rutgers University community. We offer
multiple master’s and doctoral degrees, dual-degree, certificate,
and articulated BA/BS- MPH degree programs. We also offer robust
online and global programming, with partnerships in China, Greece,
Italy, and Tanzania. Under the leadership of Dean Perry N.
Halkitis, the CEPH -accredited Rutgers School of Public Health
continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth. Rutgers
School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the
diversity of our academic community. Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who are board certified or eligible in Public Health are
preferred.
Keywords: Rutgers University, East Brunswick , Chair at the Rank of Professor in Health Behavior, Society and Policy, Healthcare , Piscataway, New Jersey
