Chair of the Department of Primary Care

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado•Greeley, CO

1d•$210,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The full-time Chair 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 of Primary Care and directly oversees and manages the department’s faculty. The role also participates in curricular development and teaches clinical medicine throughout the curriculum. The Chair collaborates on curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement; incorporates simulation and Standardized Participants into student instruction and assessment; supports interprofessional education; and develops educational materials. The role also directs and participates in medical-student instruction, mentorship, 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, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff, assessing staffing needs, and supporting faculty development. The Chair participates in UNC COM leadership and ensures compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. The position also includes committee service, advising a student club as time allows, participating in faculty assembly and development activities, and contributing to student admissions as needed. The position is contingent on Colorado State Legislature funding and Board of Trustees approval. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. A background check, educational check, and work authorization verification are required after a conditional offer. 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.
Relevant experience in teaching, educational design, evaluation, scholarly activity, and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
Eligible for coverage by UNC COM’s malpractice insurer.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
Submit a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States after a conditional offer.
Submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of academic experience.
Knowledge and skill in medical education, including creating and analyzing 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 and foster collaboration.
Ability to apply technological innovation to traditional learning methods to facilitate student learning.
A holistic approach to student success throughout the student lifecycle, from orientation through graduation.
Support for UNC’s Strategic Plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030.
An inclusive management approach that fosters belonging, integrity, transparency, and a welcoming environment across heterogeneous communities.
A leadership style grounded in partnership, collegiality, consensus building, and the ability to make and stand by decisions.
Respectful and transparent spoken and written communication, including active listening.
Ability to establish and communicate a clear vision and advocate for employee development.
Leads by example and supports upward mobility and opportunity for team members.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, a growth mindset, self-motivation, stakeholder-informed decision-making, focus on outcomes and data, and dedication to the profession, students, colleagues, and patients.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with chairs, faculty, and administration on curriculum development, assessment, modification, and 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, voiceovers, and video recordings.
Teach and mentor medical students and support their learning, research, and scholarly activity.
Develop strategic plans describing departmental goals and objectives.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare annual departmental financial and budget plans.
Oversee daily operations of the Department of Primary Care.
Lead regular department meetings addressing planning, goals, progress, and issues.
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
Assess faculty and staff needs in support of departmental goals.
Assist with planning and delivering ongoing faculty development activities.
Participate in UNC COM leadership planning, goal setting, policy development, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Serve on assigned COM committees, including 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 plans for full-time positions
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 at 0.5 FTE or above