Chair of the Department of Primary Care

University of Northern Colorado•Greeley, CO

14h•$210,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The full-time Chair of the Department of Primary Care reports to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Graduate Medical Education. The Chair plans, directs, and implements programs, policies, and procedures for the department and has direct oversight and management of all departmental faculty. The role also contributes to curricular development and teaches clinical medicine throughout the curriculum. The Chair collaborates on curriculum development, assessment, and improvement; incorporates simulation and Standardized Participants into instruction and assessment; supports interprofessional education; and develops educational materials. The Chair directs and participates in medical student instruction and provides mentorship for learning, research, and scholarly activity. Administrative responsibilities include setting departmental goals, developing policies and procedures, preparing annual financial and budget plans, overseeing daily operations, leading department meetings, recruiting and evaluating faculty and staff, assessing staffing needs, and supporting faculty development. The Chair serves on the College of Osteopathic Medicine leadership team, helps ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance, serves on assigned committees, advises student clubs as time allows, participates in faculty activities, and assists with student admissions as needed. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three professional references. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. The position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature and approval by the Board of Trustees. A satisfactory background and educational check is required after a conditional offer, and the successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Requirements

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Current board certification in a primary care specialty: family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics.
Valid and active medical license and ability to become fully licensed in Colorado.
At least three years of academic experience as faculty at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or School of Medicine, or as faculty in a Graduate Medical Education program.
Eligibility for coverage by UNC COM’s malpractice insurer.
Relevant experience in teaching, educational design, evaluation, scholarly activity, and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
Submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of academic experience.
Knowledge and skill in medical education, including creation and analysis of NBOME/NBME-style exam items.
Understanding of curriculum planning and assessment metrics, including Foundational Undergraduate Medical Education Core Competencies, Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), and the COMLEX-USA Blueprint.
Working knowledge of accreditation processes.
Proficiency with educational software, learning management systems, Microsoft tools, and other professional resources.
Ability to encourage interdisciplinary approaches to basic and clinical sciences education, collaboration, and team mentality.
Ability to use technological innovation to reconceptualize teaching and facilitate student learning.
A holistic approach to student success from orientation through graduation.
Support for UNC’s Strategic Plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030.
Commitment to personal integrity, professionalism, growth, self-motivation, consultation, data-informed outcomes, and service to the profession, students, colleagues, and patients.
Inclusive leadership that builds belonging, integrity, transparency, and a welcoming environment across diverse communities.
Leadership grounded in partnership, collegiality, consensus building, respectful communication, clear vision, and support for employee development and advancement.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and implement programs, policies, and procedures for the Department of Primary Care.
Provide direct oversight and management of all faculty in the department.
Collaborate with chairs, faculty, and administration on curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of ongoing quality improvement.
Incorporate simulation, including Standardized Participants, into medical student instruction and assessment.
Support interprofessional education activities within and between the College of Osteopathic Medicine, University departments, and the community.
Create educational materials such as lecture presentations, voice overs, and video recordings as needed.
Teach and direct medical student education, and provide mentorship for learning, research, and scholarly activity.
Develop strategic plans outlining departmental goals and objectives.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare annual departmental financial and budgetary plans.
Oversee daily operations of the department.
Lead regular department meetings on planning, goals, progress, and departmental issues.
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
Assess faculty and staff needs in support of departmental goals.
Help plan and deliver ongoing faculty development activities.
Participate as an active member of the UNC COM leadership team in planning, goal setting, policy development, and related issues.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Serve on assigned COM committees; typical committee assignments include the Academic Leadership Council, Department Chairs Council, Faculty Assembly, Curriculum Committee, and Faculty Evaluation Promotion and Tenure Committees.
Serve as a student club advisor as time allows.
Participate in faculty assembly and faculty development activities.
Participate in the COM student admission process as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Several defined contribution retirement plan options
Sick leave
Other leave options may be available based on position
Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition for eligible dependents and spouses of employees working at least 0.5 FTE
Other benefits may be available based on position