Chairperson - Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine

The Chair will be a model of adaptability and possess skills for conflict resolution and management of adversity. Within the Department, the Chair will promote a culture of institutional stewardship, excellence and transparency, including a commitment to improved business operations, efficient and effective use of resources, and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. PSCOM prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as core values essential to achieving excellence in their clinical, education, and research missions. As such, the Chair will value individuals with multidimensional diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives that contribute to the cognitive diversity and energetic culture that enriches our organization.

The Department Chair will emphasize building, leading, growing, and connecting the research and clinical enterprises, ultimately fostering an environment that promotes academic productivity, and national prominence, improving outcomes, and bringing national distinction to the enterprise. The Chair will recognize the value of contributions from and the needs of faculty members across the Department and will recognize the importance of creating an environment where diverse points of view are solicited and encouraged. The PSCOM is deeply committed to ensuring that the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine is recognized among the best in the nation and has set the table for its next Chair to successfully lead the Department in that direction.

Responsibilities:

• The Chair will be responsible for the Department's continued progression and success in its academic, research and educational missions.

• The Chair will be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Department.

• The Chair will foster collaborations among basic science, Public Health Sciences, and clinical Departments, the University, and other clinical affiliates.

• The Chair will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the academic, research, and educational programs, creating an environment and sense of community that supports the Department's faculty, staff, and students, leading to the recruitment, retention, development and support of outstanding faculty and staff.

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