Chair, Professor, Community Health Sciences

University of South Florida · Tampa

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With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the largest department within the University of South Florida's College of Public Health (COPH) and is a dynamic academic community dedicating to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through excellence in education, research,
practice, and service. The Department of Community Health Sciences offers a diverse portfolio of graduate programs, including MPH concentrations in Maternal & Child Health, Nutrition & Dietetics, Community Nutrition, and Health Promotion & Behavior; an MSPH in Genetic Counseling; and a PhD in Public Health with a
concentration in Community & Family Health. The department also offers graduate certificates in Applied Lifestyle Medicine Coaching and Maternal and Child Health. Through these programs, CHS prepares public health professionals, researchers, and practitioners to address complex health challenges. CHS also contributes to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary public health training across the university.  The department's faculty conduct innovative, community-engaged and translational research addressing critical public health challenges.

Areas of research and practice include maternal and child health; health promotion and behavioral health; nutrition, dietetics and community nutrition; genetic counseling and genomics; lifestyle medicine; injury and violence prevention; health disparities; chronic disease prevention; and community-based interventions.
CHS faculty and students engage with nationally recognized research and practice centers, including the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center, USF Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science and Practice, Sunshine Education and Research Center, James and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence, and Center for Applied Lifestyle Medicine. These centers provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, research, experiential learning, and community engagement. The department is committed to preparing the next generation of public health scientists, practitioners, educators, and leaders. CHS provides an environment that connects innovative research, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary education, and meaningful community partnerships to address
complex and evolving public health challenges locally, nationally, and globally. Learn more at https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/departments/chs/

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

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