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Job Description POSITION SUMMARYThe Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM) at Marshall University seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The Department of Biomedical Sciences is the sole basic science department within the medical school and serves as the primary academic home for nearly 50 full-time faculty members. Located primarily in the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center on the campus of Marshall University, the department interacts with faculty from across campus, other professional programs and clinical faculty. Research within the department is focused on addiction sciences, cardiovascular disease, obesity and obesity - related diseases, cancer, infectious diseases, sleep disorders and toxicology. Educational activities of the faculty include teaching medical students, doctoral and graduate students in the Biomedical Research Graduate Program, and in other professional programs. For medical students, faculty contribute to the teaching of all basic sciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and toxicology. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate for Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine will exemplify the following qualities essential for effective academic and scientific leadership: Visionary, Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to guide and shape the future of biomedical sciences within a dynamic medical school setting. Inspires and leads with integrity, fostering teamwork, trust and a shared commitment to excellence. Strategic Relationship Builder: Establishes and nurtures strong internal and external relationships, engaging effectively with faculty, students, institutional leaders and external partners. Education-Oriented: Committed to high-quality teaching, mentorship and learner development across graduate and professional programs. Research-Focused: Supports faculty in conducting impactful, collaborative research aligned with institutional and regional priorities; actively promotes and pursues funding and innovation. Financially Astute: Balances academic and research goals with sound fiscal management and strategic resource allocation. Program Developer: Experienced in growing programs, recruiting top talent and aligning departmental efforts with institutional objectives. Politically Savvy: Navigates academic and institutional dynamics with diplomacy and discretion; unites diverse stakeholders around common goals. Effective Communicator: Possesses strong interpersonal and presentation skills; communicates with clarity, respect and transparency across audiences. The Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to advance the department’s mission in research, education, and service. This role is critical in fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovative basic and translational research, and high-quality teaching. The Chair will guide the department’s research direction, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support faculty recruitment, retention, and development. Working closely with the Dean, the Chair will lead efforts to expand nationally recognized research programs, especially in the school’s mission areas of obesity-related diseases, addiction, aging, and rural health. Responsibilities include supporting grant activity, securing resources, promoting teaching excellence, and managing the departmental budget with fiscal responsibility. Key responsibilities include: ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP Oversee and continuously enhance the biomedical sciences curriculum, with a focus on the pre-clinical years of medical education. Foster interdisciplinary teaching in collaboration with the Department of Medical Education and the vice dean for education. Promote a culture of teaching excellence, innovation, and mentorship across all levels of learners. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ADVANCEMENT Guide and grow a dynamic, collaborative research environment aligned with institutional priorities such as obesity-related diseases, addiction, aging, and rural health. Support faculty in securing extramural funding, developing translational research, and sustaining nationally recognized research programs. Identify and address departmental research infrastructure and resource needs. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND RECRUITMENT Recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and high-performing faculty. Conduct faculty evaluations and support professional growth through mentorship, development opportunities, and performance recognition. Encourage collaborative and cross-disciplinary academic activity. STRATEGIC AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT Collaborate with the Dean and leadership team to shape and implement a strategic departmental vision that supports institutional goals. Oversee departmental finances, ensuring fiscal responsibility, effective resource allocation, and compliance with institutional policies. INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Represent the department within the medical school, across the university and with external partners and agencies. Serve on key committees and support initiatives that advance institutional priorities and regional impact. Foster a sense of community, transparency, and shared purpose among faculty, learners and staff. Promote community partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration in medical education. HOW TO APPLY Marshall University has retained AMN Healthcare, an executive search firm, to lead this terested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest outlining key leadership experiences to Charlotte Tinsley at of AMN Healthcare. All interactions will remain confidential.To offer a nomination, please use the following secure link: Nomination for the Chair of Biomedical Sciences - Marshall University The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s vision and relevant leadership experience. Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications Education Terminal degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution Experience Academic credentials that merit appointment at the rank of full Professor with tenure at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Proven record of sustained, externally funded research in biomedical sciences Demonstrated success in leadership roles, including faculty and student mentorship, strategic planning and organizational development Experience with fiscal management, academic program oversight and a record of building and sustaining a nationally funded research program Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills. Preferred Qualifications Education Experience National or regional reputation in biomedical research and/or medical education Experience in interdisciplinary research or teaching initiatives Familiarity with challenges and opportunities unique to rural health and community-based research Ability to advocate effectively for the department’s mission within a complex academic and healthcare environment Posting Detail Information