Chair, Clinical Medicine Education & Curriculum Innovation

University of Dubuque; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dubuque invites applications for Chair of the Department of Clinical Medicine. This leadership role provides academic and administrative direction for the clinical faculty and the four-year DO program's clinical skills curriculum.

The Chair will align clinical instruction with COMLEX-USA, COCA standards, and promote excellence in teaching, assessment, and scholarly activity while working with deans, simulation, and course directors.

Qualifications

• Substantial teaching experience in medical education.
• Knowledge of COMLEX-USA competencies, COCA accreditation standards, and competency-based medical education.
• Experience overseeing clinical faculty or directing clinical skills programs in an osteopathic or allopathic medical school.
• Familiarity with simulation-based instruction and interprofessional education.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, coordination, and continuous improvement of the clinical skills curriculum across four years.
• Ensure vertical integration of clinical skills content across preclinical and clinical years.
• Oversee development of assessment tools (OSCEs, simulations, standardized patient encounters).
• Collaborate with curriculum committees to align with COMLEX-USA and COCA standards.
• Recruit, appoint, and evaluate clinical faculty and adjunct instructors.
• Provide mentorship and professional development to enhance teaching and scholarship.
• Manage department operations, scheduling, and budget.
• Collaborate with Simulation and Clinical Skills to meet educational goals.

Skills

Substantial teaching experience

Strong communication

COMLEX-USA knowledge

Clinical faculty oversight

Simulation-based instruction

Education

Medical degree (D.O. or M.D.) with board certification

Leadership/administrative experience

Job description

The University of Dubuque invites applications for Chair of the Department of Clinical Medicine. This leadership role provides academic and administrative direction for the clinical faculty and the four-year DO program's clinical skills curriculum.

The Chair will align clinical instruction with COMLEX-USA, COCA standards, and promote excellence in teaching, assessment, and scholarly activity while working with deans, simulation, and course directors.