KCOM - Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor Biochemistry

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision and Alignment - Provide strategic leadership; aligning departmental goals with KCOM and ATSU missions.
• Curriculum and Pedagogical Excellence - Cultivating excellence in teaching; advancing innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment; ensuring continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
• Faculty and Staff Development - Recruiting, retaining, and supporting exceptional personnel; mentoring faculty in teaching, research, and leadership; promoting professionalism and collegiality.
• Research and Scholarship Advancement - Promoting and supporting research, grant activity, and interdepartmental collaboration; encouraging interdisciplinary scholarship across ATSU.
• Resource and Operations Management - Managing departmental resources responsibly (budget, personnel, infrastructure).
• Culture and Climate Leadership - Fostering a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing departmental culture grounded in respect, integrity, and shared purpose.
• Assessment and Quality Assurance - Ensuring continuous improvement through meaningful assessment and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Internal and External Representation - Representing the department within the college and university; engaging in professional service in the broader academic community.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: PhD in Biochemistry or equivalent terminal degree in closely related field. Greater than nine years of work experience.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education preferred. Proven ability to lead collaboratively and communicate effectively across disciplines; administration experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management; commitment to diversity and innovation in medical education; knowledge of/or experience with osteopathic medical education is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills; Administrative competence in budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning.
• Abilities: Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and unite faculty around shared goals; Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and research settings; Demonstrates integrity, empathy, and professionalism; Adaptable, organized, and solution-oriented; Passionate about advancing medical education, research, and the osteopathic mission.

Pay

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

Schedule

The position requires residential face-to-face daily presence.