Chair, Population and Public Health Sciences - Associate Professor or Full Professor

The Chair of the Department of Population & Public Health Sciences (PPHS) serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the department within the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) at Wright State University (WSU). The Chair provides innovative and strategic leadership to advance the department’s mission in education, research, and community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs; supporting student success and recruitment; fostering faculty and staff development; and strengthening the department’s research profile consistent with an R2 university.

The Chair represents and advocates for the department within the school, university, and broader public health community. They build partnerships with health systems and organizations and promote workforce development to address regional and global health needs. Following the formal affiliation with Premier Health, the Chair provides leadership and coordination in partnership with the Dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine/Chief Academic Officer to advance shared strategic priorities and ensure alignment with the university’s mission and goals.

In addition, the Chair maintains an active program of teaching and scholarship consistent with expectations for department chairs while cultivating a culture of collaboration, shared governance, and academic excellence.