Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Position Number: 355008 / 21-06

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  The Chair of Specialty Medicine mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs, overseeing the development, delivery, and assessment of the specialty medicine components of the clinical curriculum. The Chair will oversee a strong program of research and scholarly activity related to specialty medicine. The Chair will also serve as a division chief of their specialty within the department.

Reports to:  Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Academic:

1. Mentors and assists the division chiefs in the delivery of the specialty medicine curriculum including topics, courses, methods of instruction, and assessments in years 1- 4 as assigned.
2. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the development and implementation of the specialty medicine curriculum for all four years.
3. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs, in cooperation with biomedical chairs, to deliver a consistent and well-rounded curriculum, which aligns with national guidelines and allows for the assessment of biomedical and clinical outcomes.
4. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the development of early clinical experience opportunities for students in years 1 and 2.
5. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the development and implementation of interprofessional educational programs.
6. Oversees and provides guidance for specialty medicine division chiefs in their supervision and mentorship of Clerkship Directors, faculty at the COM, and faculty at Regional Clinical Sites. 

Administrative:

1. Promotes a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought, and inquiry within the University, the COM, and clinical settings.
2. Promotes a general atmosphere of respect for students, faculty, staff, and patients within the University, the COM, and the community.
3. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the planning, development, and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.
4. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the management of the departmental budget, allocating funds appropriately to efficiently utilize resources.
5. Motivates and provides feedback on the performance for the specialty medicine division chiefs.
6. Mentors the specialty medicine division chiefs in the appointment and promotion process for faculty within each division.
7. Meets regularly with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs to provide updates on the specialty medicine department.
8. Participates in fundraising activities.

Clinical Practice:

1. Participates in clinical activity with designated clinical partners providing quality clinical care and meeting expectations for practice such as timely completion of medical records and measures for quality care as mutually agreed upon.
2. Participates in international and regional medical mission trips and programs including required travel, preparation, clinical care, and supervision.
3. Participates in regional community outreach programs to support the mission of the COM.
4. Maintains competency, licensure, and certification in the field including required continuing medical education hours.
5. Keeps abreast of new developments, guidelines, and advancements in literature. 

Service:

1. Serves on committees within the medical school and University as assigned.
2. Represents the COM by serving on state and national specialty medicine committees.
3. Serves as the faculty mentor for specialty medicine student interest groups as needed.
4. Serves as a faculty advisor and provides mentorship for medical students including students pursuing specialty medicine residency programs according to the established procedure for career planning and counseling.
5. Mentors and oversees division chiefs in the residency match mentoring, chair letter writing process in collaboration with division chiefs, and other key aspects of providing career guidance to medical students.
6. Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.
7. Participates in required COM faculty development.

Research:

1. Oversees the division chiefs in their research and scholarly activity strategic plans.
2. Encourages division chief leadership and faculty involvement with educational, clinical, or other specialty medicine-related research and scholarly activity.
3. Oversees the division chiefs in the development of a strong research-focused team dedicated to advancing clinical medicine.
4. Participates as an item writer for the USMLE and NBOME.

Supervisory:

1. The Chair is responsible for supervising the Department's division chiefs and assigned staff.
2. Completes other duties as assigned.

• MD or DO degree required.
• Must have an active and unrestricted state medical license and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license and be able to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in PA.
• Board certification is required within a specialty medicine specialty (OBGYN, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Pathology, Surgery) by either the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Must have a previously demonstrated commitment to education with a minimum of five years of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting. Previous experience in graduate or undergraduate medical education is preferred.
• Strong candidates will have significant experience with curriculum development, clinical skill education (clinical cases, entrustable professional activities, and milestones), medical student assessment, student career advising (including the residency match system), graduate medical education standards, and standardized patient and simulation education.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Must have excellent written, verbal, management, administrative, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students as well as build and unify teams.
• Must have the ability and a track record of mentoring faculty and students
• Must be able and willing to practice family medicine clinically and supervise Duquesne University medical students.
• Must be supportive of the mission of the COM and be willing to collaborate with the University and COM leadership to achieve the mission and vision.
• Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.