Endowed Chair in Prevention and Lifestyle Medicine (Tenured)

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) at the University of Arizona seeks a distinguished and experienced professional to serve as an Endowed Chair in Prevention and Lifestyle Medicine. This prestigious position is dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation in the fields of healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention. The endowed chair will be instrumental in developing and leading a visionary program aimed at promoting health and preventing chronic diseases through lifestyle interventions. The endowed chair will lead transformative initiatives in areas such as but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, mental health promotion, sleep health, and other lifestyle interventions aimed at improving overall well-being and preventing chronic diseases.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic record, demonstrated leadership in lifestyle medicine or related disciplines, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Research and Scholarship:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in healthy lifestyle, preventive health, or related fields.
• Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Secure external funding to support research activities.

Academic Leadership:

• Develop and lead innovative educational programs in healthy lifestyle for undergraduate, graduate, and professional learners.
• Mentor students of varying levels and backgrounds.
• Assist in the development of innovative approaches to enhance student engagement.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the institution and with external partners.

Program Development:

• Establish or expand healthy lifestyle research initiatives.
• Develop community-based programs aimed at translating research into practice.
• Serve as a thought leader in public health initiatives focused on promoting healthy behaviors.
• Support the development of aligned staff.

• PhD, MD, DrPH or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field such as public health, nutrition, exercise science, behavioral medicine, or lifestyle medicine.
• Established record of academic achievement, including research, teaching, and leadership.
• Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding.
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.
• Experience in clinical, systems, or community-level interventions related to healthy lifestyle, wellness or lifestyle medicine.

Service and Advocacy:

• Engage with healthcare organizations, policymakers, and community leaders to advocate for evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
• Represent the institution at national and international forums on healthy lifestyle and lifestyle medicine.
• Provide service professionally and across Department, College and/or The University.
• Foster collaboration with community partners and inter and intra-health profession colleges to promote lifestyle and wellness-related research, instruction, and/or outreach.
• Advise and mentor junior faculty and postdoctoral scholars
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Department Chair or College Dean.

• Experience in the development and successful implementation of transdisciplinary research in chronic disease prevention, health behavior change, and/or addressing social determinants of health.
• Experience in leading inclusive and community-responsive scholarship.
• Professor rank or positions with commiserate professional and research achievements of national and global impact.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidenced by course evaluations, teaching awards, or other means.
• Multiple years in Professor rank or positions with commiserate professional and research achievements of national global impact.Demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidenced by course evaluations, teaching awards, or other means.