Chair of Biomedical Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Baptist • Memphis, TN

19h

About The Position

Plan, direct, implement programs, policies and procedures for the Department of Biomedical Sciences that ensures the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge. Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Biomedical Sciences faculty and staff in planning, developing and implementing the College’s curriculum Collaborate with clinical services to best align biomedical curriculum with current or evolving clinical services. Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities. Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Biomedical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members. Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff. Plan, develop, and manage the Department of Biomedical Sciences budget to allow the department to implement educational programs for the COM, ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established college policies. Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned. Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical Doctor, PhD, EdD)
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research or education.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.
• Physicians must have with current Board Certification by AOA or ABMS.
• Physicians must have an active medical license.

Nice To Haves

• Seven years (7) academic experience as a full time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or seven years (7) experience as a full time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program.
• Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience in clinical, professional, research or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Biomedical Sciences faculty and staff in planning, developing and implementing the College’s curriculum
• Collaborate with clinical services to best align biomedical curriculum with current or evolving clinical services.
• Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Biomedical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.
• Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
• Plan, develop, and manage the Department of Biomedical Sciences budget to allow the department to implement educational programs for the COM, ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established college policies.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees