Chair- AZ- Microbiology & Immunology

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona invites applications for a stipend position as Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, available in the current academic year. The Chair is expected to provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels. The successful candidate will participate in one or more team-taught courses for Osteopathic Medical, Dental, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary students. The Chair will provide leadership and vision for the department while participating with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance of the colleges and programs supported by the College of Graduate Studies and the academic department that they manage. Lastly, the Chair will oversee workload assignment, faculty recruitment, performance evaluation, retention, and professional development of faculty. They will also provide guidance for and monitor academic, curricular participation, scholarly, and service activities of the department.

Requirements

• Must be tenured faculty
• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a microbiology or immunology-related field or medicine
• Possess a strong academic record
• Must hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher at the time of hire
• A minimum of five years of experience in academia is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to the education of future health-care professionals
• Demonstrated or have the potential to lead and administer an academic department
• Interacting effectively with students, faculty members, and administrators
• Collaborating with others in a multidisciplinary teaching and research environment
• Engaging in the local and national communities and promoting the engagement of others
• Showing commitment to diversity in the actions and plans of the Department

Responsibilities

• Provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels
• Participate in one or more team-taught courses for Osteopathic Medical, Dental, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary students
• Provide leadership and vision for the department
• Participate with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance of the colleges and programs supported by the College of Graduate Studies and the academic department that they manage
• Oversee workload assignment of faculty
• Oversee faculty recruitment
• Oversee performance evaluation of faculty
• Oversee retention of faculty
• Oversee professional development of faculty
• Provide guidance for and monitor academic activities of the department
• Provide guidance for and monitor curricular participation of the department
• Provide guidance for and monitor scholarly activities of the department
• Provide guidance for and monitor service activities of the department

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• Competitive time off package
• Paid holidays
• Sick/flex days
• Personal days
• Vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care subsidy reimbursement program
• Identity theft protection
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees