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Associate Chair, Department of Primary Care

Job Locations US-NY-Middletown
ID
2025-12619
College
TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
None
Category
Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks an actively licensed osteopathic physician with experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting to serve as the Associate Chairperson of the Department of Primary Care on its Middletown, NY campus.

Responsibilities

The Associate Chair will oversee faculty, resources, and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation for the Primary Care Department at the Middletown campus, and report to the TouroCOM Middletown Associate Preclinical Dean.

 

The Associate Chair will collaborate with faculty on the Harlem, NY, and Great Falls, MT campuses to develop, organize, and deliver the Primary Care curriculum, including courses such as Clinical Systems, Physical Diagnosis, Early Clinical Experience, Medical Simulation, and the Standardized Patient Program, and may serve as Course Director or Associate Course Director as needed

 

In addition to excellence in leadership and teaching, the Associate Chair will contribute to the college through student advising, interviews, and committee service, and have the opportunity to engage in scholarly activity that leads to peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
  • The successful candidate must be a DO with proven experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting, with an active medical license and board certification from the AOA or ABMS in a primary care discipline.
  • The preferred candidate will have experience managing the financial, physical and human resources needs of the department.
  • Experience with medical simulation is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • In addition to leadership and management skills, the ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, have relevant content and clinical expertise, and have a passion for teaching at the undergraduate medical education level.

Computer Skills

  • Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (eg, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel), electronic medical record (EMR), and exam preparation software and Learning Management Systems.
  • Experience with simulation capture software would be a plus.

Certifications/Licensures

  • American Osteopathic Association
  • American Board of Medical Specialties
  • Active medical license and board certification from the AOA or ABMS in a primary care discipline.

Travel

  • Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Dean.

Working Conditions

  • Able to lift 5lbs.
  • Sitting for long periods of time

Maximum Salary

USD $174,346.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $139,476.00/Yr.

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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


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