Chair, Biomedical Sciences - Systems-Based Curriculum Leader

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a full-time tenure-track Open Rank Professor and Chair of Biomedical Sciences. This role includes providing leadership for the department in advancing biomedical science education and integrating it into the dental curriculum.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD, DDS/DMD, or MD, along with experience teaching biomedical sciences. Responsibilities include curriculum development, promoting evidence-based teaching, and enhancing research productivity.

Qualifications

• PhD, DDS/DMD, MD or equivalent degree required.
• Experience teaching biomedical sciences with evidence of educational excellence.
• Demonstrated record of academic leadership with progressive responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition to an integrated biomedical sciences curriculum.
• Drive the integration of biomedical sciences into the dental curriculum.
• Collaborate with deans and course directors to align learning outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based teaching practices.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with accreditation expectations.
• Support assessment strategies that measure knowledge integration.
• Enhance the department’s research profile and productivity.
• Support a balanced portfolio of research.
• Serve as a key leader for the department within the College.
• Build partnerships with clinical departments for competency development.

Skills

Biomedical sciences curriculum development

Leadership in education

Research productivity

Collaborative teaching practices

Education

PhD, DDS/DMD, MD or equivalent degree

Job description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a full-time tenure-track Open Rank Professor and Chair of Biomedical Sciences. This role includes providing leadership for the department in advancing biomedical science education and integrating it into the dental curriculum.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD, DDS/DMD, or MD, along with experience teaching biomedical sciences. Responsibilities include curriculum development, promoting evidence-based teaching, and enhancing research productivity.