The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) College of Public Health is seeking applications
for a nationally recognized leader to serve as Chair in the Department of Biomedical Health
Sciences. The College is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. For
over fifty years, the College has had a strong working relationship with a wide range of regional
partners across the Appalachian Highlands, Tennessee, and the country. The College is one of
five Colleges that make up ETSU Health.
With a strong regional focus, rich history, and deep commitment to educational excellence, the
department’s educational programs include a BS in Biomedical Health Sciences and a BS in
Microbiology. An overview of the department and its programs can be found on the College
website: Biomedical Health Sciences The new chair will be expected to contribute to the
development and growth of academic programs within the College.
The Biomedical Health Sciences Chair position is a 12-month faculty position at the level of
associate or full professor (tenured or tenure-eligible) at the time of appointment.
Applicants should have a terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DrPH) in anatomy, physiology,
microbiology, human health, or a terminal degree in a related field with extensive relevant
experience. They should also possess a faculty history consistent with appointment as an
associate or full professor in a department. Significant experience with conducting and
developing extramurally funded research is required. The successful candidate should expect
to maintain an active research and teaching program with the ability to work collaboratively
within the College and University.
Applicants must also have an interest in the broader implications of their research as it relates to
policies and practices that impact human health. The ETSU College of Public Health is a
frequent partner with the community, local and state government, and international
organizations that are focused on providing public health training in areas of high need. An
energetic and visionary leader is desired to continue with the considerable success in this
arena.

Applicants should have a terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DrPH) in anatomy, physiology,
microbiology, human health, or a terminal degree in a related field with extensive relevant
experience. They should also possess a faculty history consistent with appointment as an
associate or full professor in a department. Significant experience with conducting and
developing extramurally funded research is required. The successful candidate should expect
to maintain an active research and teaching program with the ability to work collaboratively
within the College and University.