KCOM - Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor Biochemistry

A T Still University of Health Sciences•Kirksville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking an exempt, full-time Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor Biochemistry on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. The Department Chair will model collaborative leadership, promote scholarly productivity, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion—ensuring the department continues to thrive as a cornerstone of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM). The Department Chair is a highly visible, faculty, staff, and student facing position which requires residential face-to-face daily presence. This position reports to the Associate Dean Medical Education.

Requirements

PhD in Biochemistry or equivalent terminal degree in closely related field.
Demonstrated knowledge in departmental area, higher education leadership, pedagogy, and scholarly research.
Greater than nine year work experience.
Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education preferred.
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, faculty mentorship, and program development.
Proven ability to lead collaboratively and communicate effectively across disciplines.
Administration experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management.
Commitment to diversity and innovation in medical education.
Knowledge of/or experience with osteopathic medical education is preferred.
Excellent communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills.
Administrative competence in budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning.
Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and unite faculty around shared goals.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and research settings.
Demonstrates integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
Adaptable, organized, and solution-oriented.
Passionate about advancing medical education, research, and the osteopathic mission.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education.
Knowledge of/or experience with osteopathic medical education.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership; aligning departmental goals with KCOM and ATSU missions.
Cultivating excellence in teaching; advancing innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment; ensuring continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
Recruiting, retaining, and supporting exceptional personnel; mentoring faculty in teaching, research, and leadership; promoting professionalism and collegiality.
Promoting and supporting research, grant activity, and interdepartmental collaboration; encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship across ATSU.
Managing departmental resources responsibly (budget, personnel, infrastructure).
Fostering a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing departmental culture grounded in respect, integrity, and shared purpose.
Ensuring continuous improvement through meaningful assessment and quality enhancement initiatives.
Representing the department within the college and university; engaging in professional service in the broader academic community.
Performs other duties as assigned.