Chair, Biomedical Sciences
On-siteMacon, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Department of Biomedical Sciences across three campuses by overseeing academic program growth, research infrastructure, and external funding. Serve as a liaison to university committees and support faculty in educational and research initiatives. Manage faculty assignments for large and small group teaching settings while ensuring readiness for accreditation and continuous quality improvement. Teach Biomedical Sciences in diverse group formats and collaborate with national organizations to enhance administrative and educational skills. Maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program and contribute to graduate and medical student education.
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
Desired Qualifications
- Current extramural research funding
- 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
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