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Department Chair of Biomedical Science

Confidential, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49001

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Department Chair of Biomedical Science

About the Company

Research-driven school of medicine

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 2012

Employees 501-1000

Categories

Education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Department Chair for Biomedical Sciences to provide academic leadership in the discipline. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and leading a department that supports a large interdisciplinary community of faculty educators, residents, and students. This role involves the recruitment, mentorship, administrative supervision, and evaluation of all faculty within the department. The Chair will also oversee the design, development, and management of the curriculum in the basic medical sciences, ensuring it meets the educational and accreditation needs of the medical school. Additionally, the Chair is expected to develop interdisciplinary research teams and participate in the evaluation of the basic science curriculum.

Applicants for the Department Chair position must have a Doctorate in a basic science discipline (PhD or MD/PhD) with a minimum of 10 years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a record of sustained accomplishments and evidence of leadership in both a basic science discipline and medical education. The role requires a commitment to teaching, scholarly activity, research, and professional and community service. The Chair should be a role model for faculty and learners, demonstrating the highest level of personal and professional commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, and support for the medical school's mission, vision, and values. The position also demands the ability to align the department with the medical school and to strive for excellence in all aspects of department operations.

Hiring Manager Title Chair, Department of Medical Education Assistant Dean for Clinical Applications

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Medical Care/Hospital Administration