Job ID: 61
Job Title: Chair, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM/OPP)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Chair, Osteopathic Principles And Practice / Manipulative Medicine (OPP/OMM)
The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (proposed)
Phoenix, AZ
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A unique opportunity as the Chair of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP/OMM) for the The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine, a new college in Phoenix, Arizona. The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine is actively hiring a passionate and dedicated academic leader to support our mission of training the next generation of osteopathic physicians across the valley and beyond. With only 43 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States, The Valley COM will be joining a select group of D.O. colleges that attract students from not just Arizona and the region, but across the country.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Academics & Assessment, the Chair, Osteopathic Principles & Practice / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OPP/OMM) will be charged with oversight of the development, implementation and updating of the Osteopathic Principles & Practice Curriculum in all four years of the curriculum. The Chair will also be responsible for oversight of all personnel in the department including faculty, staff, and any students engaged in a teaching or mentoring component of the curriculum.
In collaboration with the Office of Clinical Education & GME, the Chair will help develop critical teaching points in the clinical education phase of the OPP curriculum to include collaboration and assistance in training of partnering adjunct faculty and preceptors. The Chair will collaborate with faculty, students, and community partners to foster a culture of excellence in osteopathic medicine and ensure alignment with the school’s mission and values.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mission Driven:
- Provide day to day oversight of the entire department including faculty, staff, and any other persons providing delivery of the OPP curriculum and practices in all four years to ensure mission aligned excellence of The Valley COM.
- Serve on committees and actively participate in service engagements as needed by The Valley COM.
Leadership:
- Manage the daily operations of the department, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and faculty and staff supervision.
- Provide mentorship, training opportunities, support annual goal setting and complete evaluations of all direct reports.
- Actively recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate department faculty members, fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, community and professional development.
- Identify and support department faculty and staff engagement on committees and service needs of The Valley COM
Curriculum Development & Instruction:
- Collaborate with department chairs and faculty on the design, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive integrated OPP curriculum across all four years.
Evaluation/Assessment:
- Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs and Assessment and the Curriculum Committee to assure effectiveness of the OPP curriculum, delivery methods, and outcomes, as well as curriculum revisions for ongoing quality improvement.
Professional Development:
- Provide appropriate training and professional development applicable to the department either directly or in collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Professional Development team.
Student Support Services & Mentorship:
- Mentor and support students in their academic and professional development.
- Support programs to enhance student learning and engagement, including advising, mentoring, and supporting student organizations.
Collaboration:
- Foster collaboration within the COM and extending to our clinical and community partners.
Research & Innovation:
- Promote and support research in osteopathic philosophy and OPP, encouraging publication and dissemination of findings to advance the field.
- Participate in research in osteopathic philosophy and OPP.
Accreditation, Quality and Compliance:
- Ensure program(s) meet all accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest quality of education and experience.
Strategic Planning and Development:
- Contribute to the strategic planning and vision of the COM, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation that promotes the mission of The Valley COM.
WORKLOAD ASSIGNMENT
- Teaching 20%
- Service 20%
- Research and Scholarship 20%
- Administration 40%
QUALIFICATION(S):
- DO Degree with a minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience.
- Demonstrated experience as an educational leader at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
- Active medical license without disciplinary action and active Board Certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or a Certificate of Special Proficiency in OMM (C-SPOMM).
- Proven experience in developing and delivering OMM/OPP curriculum at a COM.
HOW TO APPLY:
Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) and can be directed to The Valley COM’s executive search partner Eric Dickerson at Kaye/Bassman International via email at ericd@kbic.com / academicmedicine@kbic.com
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