Chairperson-Management

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Job no:
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Department: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 10034653
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Health Care Professional, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Position Summary

The Chairperson will provide vision, strategic planning, and leadership for all departmental activities, including education, research, clinical practice, and service. This role offers the opportunity to direct one of MSU's most successful specialty clinical departments and to influence rehabilitation medicine at a national and international level. The academic rank at Michigan State University will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all research enterprises, clinical, and academic within the department.
• Maintain and expand robust educational programs at all levels.
• Maintain and expand a dynamic clinical enterprise.
• Build and support an active, extramurally funded research program.
• Foster faculty development, mentoring, and scholarly work.
• Promote collaboration across MSU colleges and external partners.

About the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

With a strong history of supporting MSU athletics and patients throughout Michigan, the department provides clinical care, education and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation to restore the body and mind following trauma or disease and improving the quality of life for those with physical disabilities. Ensuring the future of this care for patients, the department is focused on teaching medical students the art of rehabilitation and caring for patients with physiatry and diagnostic electromyography (EMG).

Required Degree

Doctorate -Osteopathic Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Board-certified physician eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• DO degree from an accredited and internationally recognized institution.
• Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Evidence of supporting faculty and/or trainees in career development.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience leading physicians or physician-scientists (e.g., Division Director, Vice Chair, or Chair level).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with business models, budgeting, and forecasting in healthcare and academics.
• In-depth understanding of clinical and/or biomedical research and knowledge of federal funding mechanisms.
• Record of participation in funded research programs and ability to promote research integration across faculty.
• Academic dossier with peer-reviewed publications, funded research, and international recognition through invited lectures and leadership roles.

Required Application Materials

CV

Cover letter

One-page statement of the candidate's vision for the department

List of 3 references

Special Instructions

N/A

Review of Applications Begins On

03/01/2026

Website

https://pmr.msu.edu/

Advertised: Feb 9, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 9, 2028 Eastern Standard Time