Working title:

Associate Dean for Public Health, CHS or C-T appt. in an Academic Department

Official title:

ASSOCIATE DEAN/L(N23NL)

Degree and area of specialization:

M.D./D.O and/or Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree. If practicing MD or DO, board certification or eligibility in the candidate's field of medical expertise is required.

License/certification:

If candidate will practice medicine as a UWSMPH faculty member, Wisconsin medical licensure is required

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of public health is required. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a history of experience in highly collaborative organizations.

For CHS track appointment, the successful candidate will hold or be eligible for an appointment as Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS) in the School of Medicine and Public Health, based on established SMPH criteria.

For Clinician-Teacher track appointment, the successful candidate will hold or be eligible for an appointment as Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine and Public Health, based on established SMPH criteria.

Principal duties:

The Associate Dean for Public Health will provide oversight and direction for the development and integration of public health into all missions of the School of Medicine and Public Health. The Associate Dean will provide leadership, guidance and assistance to Deans, Chairs, and Center Directors as this integration is incorporated into all units within the School. This Limited position reports to the Dean and will work closely and collaboratively with the Senior Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Administration, Clinical and Translational Research, Clinical Affairs, and Research and Graduate Studies, to focus on the following:

Assume a key leadership role in the transformation of the School into an integrated School of Medicine and Public Health.

Provide leadership in the development of the expanding public health research profile.

Provide leadership and coordination of existing public health activities; determine appropriate opportunities for new program development.

Act as primary contact with School and campus public health resources.

Coordinate academic activities at the SMPH with the state wide public health community.

Work closely with other Senior Associate/Associate Deans, particularly in the areas of Academic Affairs, Clinical and Translational Research, and Faculty Development to support integration of public health into those areas.

Serve as a liaison between the Dean's Office and key partners in the transformation.

Serve to facilitate the SMPH's efforts to assist in ameliorating the most critical health problems consistent with SMPH capabilities and mission.

Serve as an advocate for public health.

Participate in the Wisconsin Partnership Program including active membership on the appropriate governance committees.

Concurrent appointment as Associate Professor (CHS) or Professor (CHS) will involve participation in teaching, clinical activity, and/or clinical research in one or more academic departments of the SMPH.

Concurrent appointment as Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor will involve participation in clinical activity, clinical teaching, and/or clinical research in one or more academic departments of the SMPH.

Additional Information:

If candidate is clinically active, total compensation may include a clinical/UWMF component if the incumbent is clinically active, and the Wisconsin Caregiver Law will apply.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59202 to