Position Announcement

The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Graduate School at Kansas State University is seeking a Full or Associate Professor to serve as Director for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, provide leadership for the advancement of the Program, and contribute to scholarly activities. The MPH Program at Kansas State University (http://www.k-state.edu/mphealth/index.htm) is a collaborative, interdepartmental graduate degree-granting program. Students select an emphasis in one of four areas that take advantage of academic strengths at Kansas State University. Program Areas of Emphasis are: 1) Food Safety, 2) Infectious Disease / Zoonoses 3) Human Nutrition, and 4) Physical Activity.

The full-time, 12 month faculty and Program Director position will begin as early as the fall of 2008. The successful Director candidate must have an earned doctorate in a related area (PhD, DrPH, DVM, MD, DDS, etc.), administrative experience, and a broad understanding of the field of public health. An earned Master of Public Health (MPH) or related professional degree (e.g. MSPH) is desired. The Director will have an administrative home in the College of Veterinary Medicine and will report directly to the head of the department to which he/she is housed. Applicants with experience and a proven track record of scholarly achievement will be considered for a tenured or tenure-track appointment in one of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s academic departments.

The successful candidate will contribute his or her expertise to existing and growing interdisciplinary public health emphasis areas throughout the University. The Director must have outstanding oral and written communication skills, experience with obtaining and managing funding, and a demonstrated ability to relate positively and effectively with colleagues and professional staff.

The Director will coordinate the MPH Program’s application for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and will oversee all aspects of the program including management of the support staff. Administrative support for the position will be provided. The Director will provide programmatic leadership through interactions with the Dean of the Graduate School and the leadership of Colleges and Departments actively participating in the MPH Program. As a faculty member, the Director also will actively contribute to public health research and instruction.

To apply, send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest that addresses public health experience and vision for the MPH Program at Kansas State University to Dr. Robert L. Larson, MPH Search Committee, 111B Mosier Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506. Screening for the Director position will begin July 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Dr. Larson at Rlarson@vet.ksu.edu .

Kansas State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Kansas State University encourages diversity among its employees. Paid for by Kansas State University.