Chair of Clinical Sciences

Department : School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) Entity: Benedictine College Reports to : Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

This position is for a preclinical faculty member whose FTE will focus on administrative duties. It will also include additional work required in the areas of teaching, research and scholarly activity and service to the institution, although to a lesser degree to allow time for administrative duties. The qualified candidate works with faculty and SOM leaders to create and implement policies and procedures for the Department of Clinical Sciences, integrating clinical science applications and medical decision making into foundational biomedical science disciplines within a framework of osteopathic principles and practices and Catholic bioethics to train and form SOM students.

This position also requires oversight of recruiting, hiring, management and evaluation of clinical science faculty, as well as service to the SOM in teaching, research and scholarly activity, committees and student mentorship. Faculty Appointment and Rank: This position will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor within the School of Osteopathic Medicine, based on qualifications and experience.

Tenure is not awarded upon hire but will be available in accordance with the SOM Promotion and Tenure Policy.