Associate Chair, Department of Anatomy

Overview

The Associate Chairperson operates under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Preclinical Dean. This role is an immediate Supervisor and an Academic and Administrative Leader of the Faculty of the Department of Anatomy (the Department). The Associate Chairperson derives responsibility and authority as delegated by the Campus Dean and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department and the long-term development of the Department. The Associate Chairperson is responsible for the judicious use of all resources allocated to the Departmental budget and distribution of Departmental space. 

Responsibilities

The Associate Chairperson is responsible to:

• Report to the Assistant Preclinical Dean the academic progress of the department.
• Evaluate the needs of the department and report those to the Assistant Preclinical Dean.
• Assure that programs within the department are commensurate with the overall goals of the Institution. In the development and implementation of academic programs within the Institution, the Associate Chairperson works closely with the associate/chairpersons of other academic departments.
• Collaborate with the Harlem and Middletown Departmental Chair and Associate Chair on matters of faculty, faculty development, and curriculum but especially those issues which impact all TouroCOM campuses.
• Work with departmental faculty to improve planning, delivery, and assessment of course curricula across the departmental course offerings.
• Work with individual faculty members to assure their professional development within their assigned course research and college activities.
• Other duties are to be assigned as necessary by the Assistant Preclinical Dean.

Basic responsibilities include:

• Policy Implementation.
• Academic Planning and Management.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of all teaching programs of the department.
• Faculty Research.
• Faculty Recruitment.
• Faculty Development.
• Evaluation of Faculty Performance.
• Oversee Student Activities.
• Serve as a Role Model.
• Work cooperatively with the Assistant Preclinical Dean in planning, implementation, and evaluation of courses. The Associate Chairperson is ultimately responsible for all aspects of departmental courses and serves as the final arbiter of course-related decisions at the departmental level.

Qualifications

Education, Experience

• Candidates must have a PhD or relevant degree and 3-5 years experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Proficiency in leadership, personnel management, team building, financial management, relevant content expertise, research techniques, instructional design/delivery/assessment, course management, public speaking, effective written and oral communication, and conflict management.
• Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite including Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as software used to prepare and administer written exams electronically are preferred