Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) invites applications for the position of Department Chair, for the Biomedical Sciences Department at our Macon, Georgia campus.
Job Title:
Faculty, Chair, Biomedical Sciences
Responsibilities:
The Chair leads a growing, multidisciplinary faculty who are active in research and teaching. The Chair will oversee the growth in academic programs, research infrastructure, and external research funding. Mercer University School of Medicine is a community-based medical school that educates health professionals to provide care in rural, medically underserved areas of Georgia (http://medicine.mercer.edu).
This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. Rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate.
Duties include:
- Provide leadership and administration of the Department of Biomedical Sciences on all three MUSM campuses, located in Macon, Savannah, and Columbus, GA;
- Serve as a liaison to all committees or groups as needed or assure representation from the department of Biomedical Sciences;
- Support the departmental faculty with emphasis on their responsibilities for the educational and research program;
- Participate in on-going readiness for accreditation and ensure that the Department of Biomedical Sciences participates in continuous quality improvement;
- Teach Biomedical Sciences in both small and large group settings;
- Manage Biomedical Sciences faculty to include making sure there are adequate faculty designated to teach both large and small groups;
- Participate and collaborate in research activity and with national organizations that maintain and enhance administrative and educational skills in Biomedical Sciences education and administration
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a biomedical science from an accredited college/university.
- Mission-focused leadership experience.
- A record of excellence in research.
- A commitment to excellence in medical education.
- Familiarity and/or experience with rural areas.
Candidates should have experience recruiting faculty with strong research agendas and mentoring them through the tenure process. Candidates must have a track record of lead author publications in peer-reviewed journals and plans for establishing an independent research program. Should have a strong track record in externally funded research. Must establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in their area of expertise, and contribute to teaching graduate and/or medical students associated with the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Current extramural research funding is highly desirable.
- Experience in teaching Biomedical Sciences to medical students.
- Experience in small group, team-based, interdisciplinary teaching, and student evaluation.
- Administrative experience and the ability to manage department finances, academic, administrative, and personnel matters.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to develop a rural research focus both personally, with other faculty, and students.
- Familiarity and experience with rural Georgia.
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
Required Document Attachments:
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
EEO Statement:
AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability
Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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