Chairperson - Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) seeks a nationally recognized, accomplished, and visionary leader to continue to advance the research, education, and philanthropic missions of the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine. This new Chair will build on the significant departmental and institutional strengths, commitment to research innovation, and superb education. The Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine has 15 tenure/tenure line faculty and 15 full-time fixed term/research faculty. The new Chair of Molecular and Precision Medicine must be a compelling, innovative leader and talented researcher whose passion for the educational and research missions energizes the faculty, staff, and learners, focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence. The Chair will exhibit leadership skills that foster collaboration, planning, communication, and benchmarking of results in their approach to problem-solving and program building. Mentoring of early career faculty, recruitment, and career development of new faculty members are important components of the position. The Chair must also be a competent and prudent steward of the Department, guiding it through what will almost certainly be uncharted territories of change in the healthcare and social environments. The Chair will be a model of adaptability and possess skills for conflict resolution and management of adversity. Within the Department, the Chair will promote a culture of institutional stewardship, excellence and transparency, including a commitment to improved business operations, efficient and effective use of resources, and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. PSCOM prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as core values essential to achieving excellence in their clinical, education, and research missions. As such, the Chair will value individuals with multidimensional diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives that contribute to the cognitive diversity and energetic culture that enriches our organization. The Department Chair will emphasize building, leading, growing, and connecting the research and clinical enterprises, ultimately fostering an environment that promotes academic productivity, and national prominence, improving outcomes, and bringing national distinction to the enterprise. The Chair will recognize the value of contributions from and the needs of faculty members across the Department and will recognize the importance of creating an environment where diverse points of view are solicited and encouraged. The PSCOM is deeply committed to ensuring that the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine is recognized among the best in the nation and has set the table for its next Chair to successfully lead the Department in that direction.

Responsibilities

• The Chair will be responsible for the Department’s continued progression and success in its academic, research and educational missions.
• The Chair will be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Department.
• The Chair will foster collaborations among basic science, Public Health Sciences, and clinical Departments, the University, and other clinical affiliates.
• The Chair will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the academic, research, and educational programs, creating an environment and sense of community that supports the Department’s faculty, staff, and students, leading to the recruitment, retention, development and support of outstanding faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed