Chair of Clinical Sciences

Department: School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM)

Entity: Benedictine College

Reports to: Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt 

Job Summary:

This position is for a preclinical faculty member whose FTE will focus on administrative duties. It will also include additional work required in the areas of teaching, research and scholarly activity and service to the institution, although to a lesser degree to allow time for administrative duties.

The qualified candidate works with faculty and SOM leaders to create and implement policies and procedures for the Department of Clinical Sciences, integrating clinical science applications and medical decision making into foundational biomedical science disciplines within a framework of osteopathic principles and practices and Catholic bioethics to train and form SOM students. This position also requires oversight of recruiting, hiring, management and

evaluation of clinical science faculty, as well as service to the SOM in teaching, research and scholarly activity, committees and student mentorship.

Job Responsibilities:

Administrative:

1. Collaborate with SOM leadership, the Chair of Biomedical Sciences, Associate Dean OMM, Simulation Director and pre-clinical faculty to build a mission aligned, Osteopathic preclinical curriculum that prepares students for the clinical years.
2. Collaborate with Chair of Biomedical Sciences to create a cohesive and unified preclinical faculty approach to teaching, mentorship and academic excellence.
3. Collaborate with other Associate and Assistant Deans, leaders and staff to ensure efficient and effective operations and curriculum delivery.
4. Develop interprofessional collaborative experiences with leaders and faculty from other health science programs and departments to advance interprofessional education and practice initiatives.
5. Ensure and support mission alignment and achievement of SOM goals.
6. Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum and SOM Dean to determine the individual clinical science faculty FTE contributions to research and scholarly activity, service, teaching and administrative duties according to the needs of the SOM.
7. Develop and implement annual evaluation plan for clinical science faculty to direct faculty development and promotion activities.
8. Report evaluation data and recommendations to Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum and Dean regarding the need for discipline, faculty development, promotion and/or recognition of faculty achievements.
9. Plan, develop and manage the Department of Clinical Sciences budget in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum and SOM Dean to ensure fiscal responsibility without compromise of academic product.
10. Oversee and manage any applicable administrative staff supporting preclinical courses.

Teaching Responsibilities:

1. Provide lectures in discipline of specialty and facilitate interactive group discussions per mutually agreed upon number of hours based on availability.

Research and Scholarly Activity:

1. Collaborate with Assistant Dean of Research, Associate Dean of Medical Education, and Assistant Dean of Learning Outcomes to discern publishable work based on curricular methodology and student outcomes.
2. Maintain an active program of scholarly activity aligned with institutional expectations for faculty leadership roles. 

Service

1. Participate in applicable committees such as but not limited to, Admissions and Curriculum committees.
2. Collaborate with Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum and Chair of Biomedical Sciences regarding preclinical faculty mentorship programming and scheduling.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Terminal degree (DO, MD)
2. Minimum of 3 years full time, uninterrupted experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience and evidence of productivity in medical education, research and scholarly activity and professional service.
4. Demonstrated experience in oversight, management, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
5. Good standing status with regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
6. Eligible for SOM malpractice insurance, if applicable.

Licensure/Certification:

1. Active, unrestricted medical license (MD or DO)
2. Current AOA or ABMS Board Certification (MD or DO)

EOE