East Tennessee State University’s College of Medicine is seeking an innovative and accomplished leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Medical Education (DME). The Department Chair will play a central role in shaping the future of medical education, overseeing the delivery of innovative teaching in the pre-clinical, clinical, and graduate medical education programs. This position combines leadership in both administrative functions and academic duties, with a focus on continuous curricular improvement, faculty collaboration, and the advancement of educational methods. The Chair will work closely with the Dean of Medicine, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, and other key stakeholders to ensure the department’s alignment with the university’s mission, policies, and goals.
The Chair will be responsible for fostering a collegial, scholarly environment that supports faculty excellence, while promoting student and faculty mentoring, career development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role includes recruitment, development, and performance evaluation of faculty, as well as overseeing departmental budgeting, policies, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will maintain an active research and teaching program, engage in student recruitment and community outreach, and contribute to the advancement of educational scholarship. With responsibilities in academic oversight, fundraising, and advocacy, the Department Chair will be a key figure in advancing the department’s educational goals and promoting a positive and productive work environment for faculty, staff, and students.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional academic leader to make a lasting impact on the educational programs at the College of Medicine, and to drive the continued growth and success of the Department of Medical Education.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of general academic policies and curriculum issues
• Knowledge of university and college policies
• Knowledge of accreditation policies where appropriate.
• Ability to engage in constructive problem-solving and to make sound decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff within the department, college, university and diverse campus and community constituencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the leadership of other academic and administrative units to develop appropriate policies and/or programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the college and faculty and staff in the department.
• Ability to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the college and university is essential.
• An earned terminal degree in a field recognized within the discipline of medical and biomedical sciences.
• The successful candidate should expect to maintain an active program of research and teaching.
• A solid record of teaching and scholarly activities required for a minimal appointment to the rank of associate professor.
• Eligible for appointment to Professor
Required Qualifications:
• An earned terminal degree in a field recognized within the discipline of medical and biomedical sciences.
• The successful candidate should expect to maintain an active program of research and teaching.
• A solid record of teaching and scholarly activities required for a minimal appointment to the rank of associate professor.
• Eligible for appointment to Professor
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Johnson City TN United States