What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Chair of Clinical Sciences position at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine?
Position Title :
Department Chair of Clinical Sciences
Unit / Division : Academic Affairs
FLSA Status : Exempt
Job Description Summary :
The Chair of the Department of Clinical Science (Chair) at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will provide leadership and vision to the department and institution with osteopathic medical education and the recruitment of new faculty. The Chair is responsible for the effective management of the departments academic, administrative and budgetary responsibilities. The Chair will provide leadership for the faculty as they deliver the curriculum and will work to assure faculty excellence through recruitment, faculty development, and evaluation of faculty for recommendation for promotion and tenure to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The Chair will also participate in the curricular duties of the Clinical Sciences faculty in training / teaching all four years of osteopathic medical students. Academic responsibilities may include preparing and delivering lectures, instruction in labs, development of test questions, and small-group activities. Clinical practice occurs at the Robert C. Byrd Clinic adjacent to the school campus and may include precepting students and residents. Research or scholarly activity opportunities are available.
The Department Chair of Clinical Science reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean.
This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. This position is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. There is an excellent state benefits package including relocation. Salary and faculty rank is commensurate with education and experience. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8 : 00-4 : 30 schedule and may require evening and weekend scheduling as needed. The weekly schedule for this position will be established between the supervisor and the employee and approved given the needs of the department and the institution. This position is not eligible for telework and must be in-person on the WVSOM Lewisburg Campus. This position does allow for a clinical practice. This position has been designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.
Applications are considered confidential. The search committee will begin its review of applications upon receipt. Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, reference and background checks. For additional information contact : Leslie Bicksler, Vice President of Human Resources at lbicksler@osteo.wvsom.edu or 304 / 647-6279.
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required :
- This position requires an earned degree as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from a COCA accredited college of osteopathic medicine. Candidate must be board certified in primary care specialty.
- Eligible for a current license to practice osteopathic medicine in the state of West Virginia. Must possess currently unencumbered Drug Enforcement Agency certification.
- A record of leadership and administrative experience in higher education for a minimum of three to five (3-5) years that includes mentoring and faculty development, budgeting, assessment, and scholarly activity.
- A strong working knowledge of Osteopathic Medical Education.
- Strong leadership skills with experience with budgets and effective management. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Special Instructions :
WVSOM requires official transcripts of your highest degree earned and / or the degree in which qualifies you for the position. WVSOM requires these transcripts prior to an offer of employment, and we do recommend you send those to WVSOM once you have been selected for an interview. A transcript is official if it bears the authorizing signature and the official seal of the issuing institution and is sent directly by the school or college to the Office of Human Resources. Should your college or university provide this information electronically, we would ask that you submit that to Sherri Miller at emiller@osteo.wvsom.edu
Quick Link to Posting :
https : / / careers.wvsom.edu / postings / 3351
