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Benefits offered by this job
Generous compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for interdisciplinary research
Job summary
A health system in Illinois is seeking a Department Head for Clinical Sciences to provide leadership in academic medicine. The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. or D.O. with five years of relevant experience, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, innovation, and collaborative leadership within clinical practice and education. Responsibilities include overseeing departmental operations, facilitating faculty development, and enhancing curriculum quality. This role offers competitive compensation in a supportive environment focused on integrating innovation in healthcare education.
Qualifications
Five or more years of clinical practice experience; five years of progressive physician leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership in clinical practice and medical education.
Strong record of ethical conduct and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for departmental operations.
Lead faculty recruitment and professional development processes.
Oversee clinical components of the M.D. curriculum and faculty engagement.
Skills
Leadership in medical education
Clinical practice experience
Collaborative leadership
Diversity and inclusion advocacy
Education
M.D. or D.O. degree
Additional advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.Ed.)
Job description
A health system in Illinois is seeking a Department Head for Clinical Sciences to provide leadership in academic medicine. The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. or D.O. with five years of relevant experience, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, innovation, and collaborative leadership within clinical practice and education. Responsibilities include overseeing departmental operations, facilitating faculty development, and enhancing curriculum quality. This role offers competitive compensation in a supportive environment focused on integrating innovation in healthcare education.