Chair of Clinical Sciences

NCOM (Applicant Status - Seeking Accreditation); Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

EAP

Commuter benefits

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A community-centered medical school is seeking a Chair of Clinical Sciences to guide the Clinical Sciences Department. This role is pivotal in shaping an innovative curriculum, mentoring faculty, and ensuring students receive exceptional training. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in academic medicine and expertise in curriculum development. Join us to transform clinical education and leave a lasting impact on future physicians in the diverse communities they will serve.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in academic medicine.
• Expertise in innovative teaching modalities such as TBL, PBL, and simulation.
• Proven research and scholarly activity capabilities.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor faculty across all clinical divisions.
• Oversee curriculum design and implementation.
• Conduct departmental strategic and financial planning.
• Conduct departmental strategic and financial planning
• Build partnerships with the community, alumni, and organizations

Skills

Leadership in clinical education

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Organizational abilities

Education

DO or MD/MD-equivalent

Job description

At the heart of every exceptional physician is a transformative clinical education. The Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine – NCOM is seeking a visionary Chair of Clinical Sciences to guide and elevate the Clinical Sciences Department. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to shape an integrated, innovative curriculum, mentor faculty across diverse clinical disciplines, and ensure students receive exceptional, evidence-based training that prepares them to excel as compassionate, skilled physicians.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection - voluntary employee-paid STD and LTD. Voluntary employee paid life and AD&D.
• Flexible financial options: Flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, sick pay, EAP, wellbeing resources, caregiver support, Commuter Benefits, Adoption assistance, and Health Care Support Program.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed as the Chair of Clinical Sciences, you should have:

• DO (preferred) or MD/MD-equivalent with AOA/ABMS board certification and maintenance of certification, and eligibility to practice in Illinois actively.
• Minimum of five years of experience in academic medicine with demonstrated leadership in clinical education or department management.
• Expertise in curriculum design, assessment, accreditation standards, and integration of innovative teaching modalities such as TBL, PBL, flipped classroom, simulation, and ultrasound.
• Proficiency in clinical practice with an understanding of OPP/OMM preferred, combined with experience guiding student and faculty development.
• Proven research and scholarly activity, including the ability to contribute to academic publications and educational innovation.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, strategic planning, and organizational abilities, with willingness and capacity to travel as required.

Your responsibilities as the Chair of Clinical Sciences will include:

• Lead and mentor faculty across all clinical divisions, supporting recruitment, retention, development, and scholarly activity.
• Oversee curriculum design and implementation across four years, ensuring integration of clinical, research, and OPP/OMM components.
• Manage course delivery, assessment, and grading while promoting high student satisfaction and clinical relevance.
• Conduct departmental strategic, financial, and operational planning, including budget oversight and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain community, alumni, and professional partnerships while representing the department in local, regional, and national organizations.

About Us

At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), we’re building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research. Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact.

Shape the Future of Clinical Education

Step into a transformative leadership role, guiding faculty, innovating curriculum, and mentoring the next generation of osteopathic physicians. Apply now to leave a lasting impact on medical education and the communities our students will serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.