Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Not Available, WV
Position Information
Position Title: Chair, Family and Community Medicine
Staff/Faculty: Faculty
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary Information
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Medicine (COM) seeks an established, innovative board-certified family physician leader for a vibrant and impactful Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM). The candidate should have a strong interest in enhancing the missions of the University and the COM. The candidate must embrace and embody the COM’s vision: The NEOMED College of Medicine will be a national leader in community-centered medicine, challenging and empowering its students and faculty to lead transformational change to improve the health of Ohio communities and address healthcare disparities by pioneering best practices in community-based care, relevant scholarship, and clinical care.
The DFCM is focused on primary care, public and community health, behavioral health, geriatrics, palliative care, bioethics, and the humanities, and the ideal candidate will further develop and enhance these focus areas. The individual should be a scholar and educator in research and teaching in an area of family medicine, population science, behavioral science, or health outcomes and/or implementation research. A track record of strong mentorship and facilitation of research is important.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with community-based medical schools and affiliated hospital residencies and relationships. The chair will take a leadership role in supporting teaching in an interdisciplinary model and promoting faculty teaching and curriculum development. The chair may also take a leadership role in the Student Run Free Clinic (SRFC).
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Lead the department’s strategic vision:
- Responsible for carrying out the mission of NEOMED by providing faculty and staff opportunities for education, research, clinical care, and scholarship.
- Develop shared departmental vision in alignment with NEOMED’s mission and growth-oriented vision.
- Provide innovative, inspiring leadership to the faculty, students, staff, clinical preceptors, affiliate organizations, and the community.
- Provide leadership in refining and advancing NEOMED’s unique approach to interprofessional education, incorporating increased opportunities for interdisciplinary practice.
- Champion diversity initiatives at NEOMED, maintaining a culture that supports and nurtures a diverse student body, staff, faculty, and administration.
Education:
- Engage with students and prospective students, serving as a model of medical professionalism.
- Maintain strong ties with students as they graduate and progress in their training and practice in various settings.
- Build and maintain strong ties with our family medicine residency partners.
- Support the growth and excellence of the Student Run Free Clinic.
Provide administrative leadership:
- Recruit, retain, and mentor faculty with expertise in teaching, research, and clinical practice in family medicine.
- Oversee, monitor, and evaluate departmental operations, operating budgets, and performance of faculty and staff.
- Serve on other University and College committees as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Enhance and expand departmental research:
- Further enhance and expand a competitive research portfolio which obtains funding from federal, state, and local sources.
- Disseminate scholarly activity and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Education/Degrees: Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine is required. Additional advanced degree(s) preferred.
Experience:
- At least ten years’ experience in the practice of family medicine, preferably in public and community settings.
- A record of success as a leader in a higher education and clinical environment.
- A record of contribution to improving family medicine, including program development, research/scholarship, and teaching.
- Experience in research and fostering research initiatives.
Key Skills, Personal Characteristics, and Key Competencies:
- A respected individual who engages effectively with the university community and external stakeholders.
- A leader who can craft an inspiring vision and translate it into a successful program.
- Committed to diversity and to the unique needs and cultures of diverse populations.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer, and screen and other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
NEOMED EEO Statement
NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of any protected category.