Clinical Chair of Surgery (CUSOM)

About the role

The Chair of Surgery is a member of the Clinical Faculty for Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM). The role includes instruction in the Clinical Skills course, assisting with the curriculum, faculty recruitment, and faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in the Clinical Skills course, including Simulation activities, and during Friday morning clinical cases and Friday afternoon open labs and Callback Fridays.
• Serves as a faculty Course Director as needed during Blocks 1-8 of years one and two.
• Assists in the grading of student OSCE cases through all four years of the curriculum.
• Provides instruction in clinical skills, simulation, and other topics as needed during Simulation Month.
• Serves as the liaison between the students, clinical faculty, and the Associate Deans.
• Recruits faculty/staff as needed to ensure successful delivery of the specialty curriculum.
• Provides input for the annual budget for the Biomedical and Clinical Education Department in collaboration with Department Chairs, Course Directors, Assistant Deans, DME’s or DSME; ensures they support the Mission, vision, and priorities of CUSOM and reviews the outcomes of the programs and budgets on a regular basis.
• Provides administrative oversight to the specialty faculty during the pre-clinical and clinical years.
• Serves as a consultant committed to monitoring, evaluating, developing, and implementing educational, administrative, and research programs to meet established faculty and departmental requirements.
• Facilitates annual evaluation of each faculty member of the specialty division.
• Participates in the requisite number of faculty interviews of CUSOM applicants.
• Participates in faculty meetings and committees as assigned.
• Serves as a consultant committed to monitoring, evaluating, developing, and implementing educational, administrative, and research programs to meet established faculty and departmental requirements.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Upholds and abides by all Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, Title IX and FERPA guidelines.

Requirements

An earned D.O. or M.D. degree from an accredited COCA or LCME medical school. A valid medical license and ability to obtain North Carolina licensure. Appropriate board-eligible status or board certification in General Surgery or a Surgery Subspecialty. Preferred three years of successful academic experience in a medical school and/or higher education. Preferred track record in teaching and leadership from an accredited medical school. Be a member in good standing in all appropriate professional and governmental organizations.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Ability to work as a group leader and group member, strong team player.
• Ability to prepare program and grant proposals and academic evaluative reports.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in emotional situations.
• Ability to listen and communicate in a positive manner.
• Proficient in word processing and computer usage experience.
• Experience and demonstrated abilities for working in an academic setting.
• Ability to collaborate and interact with health care professionals.
• Ability to organize, direct, prioritize, and delegate work appropriately.
• Ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Ability to interact with and develop strong relationships with a variety of people, groups, and institutions.
• Ability to maintain a positive and fresh approach and attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple, cross discipline, projects to meet required deadlines.
• Demonstrate an active and consistent commitment to CUSOM and Campbell University Mission and values.
• Possess excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to speak comfortably before large groups.
• Demonstrate ability to complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent analytical skills necessary for preparing financial, legal, and administrative tasks.