Welcome page

Associate Chair, Department of Anatomy

Job Locations US-MT-Great Falls
ID
2025-11846
College
TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Varies
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

The Associate Chairperson operates under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Preclinical Dean. She/He 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. 

Responsibilities

Basic responsibilities of this position include:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve as a role model.
  • Other duties are to be assigned as necessary by the Assistant Preclinical Dean.

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

  • The ideal candidate will be proficient in the following areas: leadership, personnel management and 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 Microsoft Office Suite, including Powerpoint, Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as software used to prepare and administer written exams electronically are preferred.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed


Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.