Clinical Sciences Program Chair - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Summary

Plan, direct, implement programs, policies and procedures for the Department of Clinical Sciences that ensures the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff in planning, developing and implementing the College's curriculum.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.
• Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Clinical Sciences faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition of faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.
• Plan, develop, and manage the Department of Clinical Sciences budget to allow the department to implement educational programs for the COM, ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established college policies.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional and clinical services in a clinical setting consistent with training and degree as assigned by administration.
• Provide service to the university community and students through serving on COM and department committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to student, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Desired: Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with current Board Certification in a primary care specialty of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.

Minimum:

Experience

Desired: Demonstrated leadership, productivity, and administrative experience in clinical, professional, research or educational settings.Seven years (7) academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or seven years (7) experience as a full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program.

Minimum:

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Desired: Must have an active medical license.Eligible for coverage by college's malpractice insurer if applicable.

Minimum:

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 17160 - Program Chair - Clinical Sciences
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Medical Education - Admin University
Category: Academics
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area