Saybrook University
Chair, Department of Medicine and Primary Care
Saybrook University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Chair, Department of Medicine and Primary Care
Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe proposed Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks an accomplished physician, educator, and leader to serve as the founding Chair of the Department of Primary Care and Medicine. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, the Chair will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Department, oversee and manage departmental operations and administration, recruit and oversee the evaluation, mentoring, and development of departmental faculty, and represent the Department's interests at the College and University levels. The Department Chair will lead an interdisciplinary team of physician educators in developing and delivering an innovative osteopathic medical curriculum encompassing internal medicine, family medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and related medical specialties.The successful candidate will establish the Department's goals and objectives, manage faculty and staff, oversee the Department's contributions to the curriculum, develop internal and external partnerships, manage budgets and resources, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The Chair will be responsible for advancing osteopathic excellence through innovative education, research, and clinical partnerships across the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum. Applicants are expected to merit the rank of associate or full professor.The position is based on the Chicago, IL campus, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.PRINCIPAL DUTIESDepartment Vision and PrioritiesFostering the College’s vision, mission, values, goals, and agenda within the department and align the department’s focus and activities with the College's strategic prioritiesWorking across interdisciplinary teams to develop curriculum integrating osteopathic principles across all learning modalities: classroom and lab instruction, simulation (working with the Associate Dean of Simulation), ambulatory care, inpatient serviceRecruiting and developing talented physician educators with exemplary teaching, scholarship and practitioner capabilitiesSecuring diverse affiliations with clinics, hospitals and healthcare centers to provide robust clinical training environments (working when necessary with the Office of Clinical Affairs).Fostering passion for lifelong learning and commitment to underserved communities among traineesBuilding partnerships to increase research capacity and external fundingAchieving early programmatic accreditation milestones and helping prepare for COCA site visitsEducation LeadershipAs Chair you will provide vision, oversight and direction for the Department’s teaching and instruction, including:Partnering with the Office of Academic Affairs to provide oversight of curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation to promote program quality, integrity, and continuous quality improvementCoordinating teaching assignments for Departmental facultyDeveloping and implementing longitudinal assessment plans from early clinical exposure through core rotationsPromoting the adoption of innovative, evidence-based instructional methods and technologiesParticipating in the development and delivery of the curriculum and the assessment of student learningSupporting development of faculty teaching skills as medical educators and osteopathic role modelsPartnering with stakeholders to facilitate student advising and ensure opportunities for student mentoring, scholarly activity and professional growthEnsuring programs meet evolving accreditation and regulatory requirementsStrategic Growth & InnovationThe Chair will build and advance Department infrastructure to meet ambitious institutional goals, including:Recruiting and developing exceptional faculty to deliver the curriculumEstablishing leadership structure, policies and processesDiversifying sources of financial support through partnerships, contracts, grants and philanthropyPromoting faculty scholarship through mentoring, infrastructure and career developmentFostering affiliations with teaching hospitals, health centers and medical groupsDeveloping continuing professional development offeringsInstitutional CollaborationAs a member of medical school leadership, the Chair will help shape college initiatives by:Actively participating in school governance, operations and accreditationDeveloping synergies with other department chairs and administratorsImplementing strategic goals and upholding osteopathic principlesAdvocating for Department priorities and emerging needsBASIC QUALIFICATIONSTerminal degree (DO/MD) in requisite area of expertiseBoard certified with clinical expertise in internal medicine, primary care or associated sub-specialties10+ years academic medicine experience with progressive leadershipSubject matter expertise relevant to department focusExperience in medical education with progressive leadership experienceSubject matter expertise in evidence-based osteopathic practiceIDEAL QUALIFICATIONSExperience with strategic planning, faculty development, curriculum design, and people managementRecord of effective departmental or program leadership at the graduate or medical education levelDemonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and teamsScholarly portfolio and proven external funding recordDemonstrated teaching excellenceExcellent people management and consensus-building skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCreative problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindsetPassion for the osteopathic philosophy and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusionCompensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $175,000-$250,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
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Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe proposed Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks an accomplished physician, educator, and leader to serve as the founding Chair of the Department of Primary Care and Medicine. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, the Chair will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Department, oversee and manage departmental operations and administration, recruit and oversee the evaluation, mentoring, and development of departmental faculty, and represent the Department's interests at the College and University levels. The Department Chair will lead an interdisciplinary team of physician educators in developing and delivering an innovative osteopathic medical curriculum encompassing internal medicine, family medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and related medical specialties.The successful candidate will establish the Department's goals and objectives, manage faculty and staff, oversee the Department's contributions to the curriculum, develop internal and external partnerships, manage budgets and resources, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The Chair will be responsible for advancing osteopathic excellence through innovative education, research, and clinical partnerships across the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum. Applicants are expected to merit the rank of associate or full professor.The position is based on the Chicago, IL campus, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.PRINCIPAL DUTIESDepartment Vision and PrioritiesFostering the College’s vision, mission, values, goals, and agenda within the department and align the department’s focus and activities with the College's strategic prioritiesWorking across interdisciplinary teams to develop curriculum integrating osteopathic principles across all learning modalities: classroom and lab instruction, simulation (working with the Associate Dean of Simulation), ambulatory care, inpatient serviceRecruiting and developing talented physician educators with exemplary teaching, scholarship and practitioner capabilitiesSecuring diverse affiliations with clinics, hospitals and healthcare centers to provide robust clinical training environments (working when necessary with the Office of Clinical Affairs).Fostering passion for lifelong learning and commitment to underserved communities among traineesBuilding partnerships to increase research capacity and external fundingAchieving early programmatic accreditation milestones and helping prepare for COCA site visitsEducation LeadershipAs Chair you will provide vision, oversight and direction for the Department’s teaching and instruction, including:Partnering with the Office of Academic Affairs to provide oversight of curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation to promote program quality, integrity, and continuous quality improvementCoordinating teaching assignments for Departmental facultyDeveloping and implementing longitudinal assessment plans from early clinical exposure through core rotationsPromoting the adoption of innovative, evidence-based instructional methods and technologiesParticipating in the development and delivery of the curriculum and the assessment of student learningSupporting development of faculty teaching skills as medical educators and osteopathic role modelsPartnering with stakeholders to facilitate student advising and ensure opportunities for student mentoring, scholarly activity and professional growthEnsuring programs meet evolving accreditation and regulatory requirementsStrategic Growth & InnovationThe Chair will build and advance Department infrastructure to meet ambitious institutional goals, including:Recruiting and developing exceptional faculty to deliver the curriculumEstablishing leadership structure, policies and processesDiversifying sources of financial support through partnerships, contracts, grants and philanthropyPromoting faculty scholarship through mentoring, infrastructure and career developmentFostering affiliations with teaching hospitals, health centers and medical groupsDeveloping continuing professional development offeringsInstitutional CollaborationAs a member of medical school leadership, the Chair will help shape college initiatives by:Actively participating in school governance, operations and accreditationDeveloping synergies with other department chairs and administratorsImplementing strategic goals and upholding osteopathic principlesAdvocating for Department priorities and emerging needsBASIC QUALIFICATIONSTerminal degree (DO/MD) in requisite area of expertiseBoard certified with clinical expertise in internal medicine, primary care or associated sub-specialties10+ years academic medicine experience with progressive leadershipSubject matter expertise relevant to department focusExperience in medical education with progressive leadership experienceSubject matter expertise in evidence-based osteopathic practiceIDEAL QUALIFICATIONSExperience with strategic planning, faculty development, curriculum design, and people managementRecord of effective departmental or program leadership at the graduate or medical education levelDemonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and teamsScholarly portfolio and proven external funding recordDemonstrated teaching excellenceExcellent people management and consensus-building skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCreative problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindsetPassion for the osteopathic philosophy and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusionCompensation & BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $175,000-$250,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
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