Upstate Medical University

Department Chair

Upstate Medical University$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD and/or MD with a strong background in cellular and developmental biology.
  • Demonstrated success in securing funded research, ideally with NIH or industry backing.
  • Proven experience in graduate and/or medical education administration.
  • Evidence of successful faculty recruitment and retention efforts.
  • Prior personnel management experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop strategic initiatives within the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology.
  • Mentor faculty members to enhance their research and educational capabilities.
  • Maintain high standards of excellence in research and advanced education.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations across the medical and graduate schools.
  • Ensure effective use of departmental resources in line with institutional goals.
  • Promote the department's initiatives both nationally and internationally.
  • Align department goals with the broader objectives of the Norton College of Medicine and University Hospital.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact research and education at a leading medical institution.
  • Access to a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary research potential.
  • Mentorship from experienced faculty and academic leaders.
  • Potential for involvement in nationally recognized research initiatives.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and an inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:Provide leadership for the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at SUNY Upstate Medical University the major academical medical center in the rapidly growing central NY region, the second oldest Medical School in NY state and one of the oldest in the US. Mentor faculty in the pursuit of excellence in research, advanced education and related activities. Recruit and retain talented faculty with a passion for biomedical research and drive department-wide NIH/industry-funded research programs of national distinction. Foster innovative collaborations across the Norton College of Medicine, promoting interdisciplinary, translational and entrepreneurial research initiatives that benefit the Department and the Institution. Support and motivate faculty in the delivery of advanced education, reflecting the departments role as a major provider of instruction in the medical school (in Anatomy and other subject areas) and in the graduate school (toward Master's/PhD Degrees in Cell & Developmental Biology). Ensure that all Department resources are utilized effectively, efficiently, and responsibly. Provide vision and leadership for the Department in alignment with the Norton College of Medicine, University Hospital, and the State University of New York. Commit to the promotion of campus core values, including open communication, fairness, trust, respect, integrity, diversity and teamwork. This position reports directly to the Dean of the Norton College of Medicine.Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD or MD or both, a strong track record of funded research, a commitment to and experience in graduate and/or medical education, and a desire to promote the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology within the US and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:
A distinguished track record of funded research in cellular and/or developmental biology, demonstrated success in graduate and medical student education, previous experience in personnel management, translational initiatives, and fostering a positive work environment.

Work Days:
Monday - Friday; weeknights and weekends available for on-call as needed

Salary Range/Pay Rate:
DOQ

Message to Applicants: Please submit CV and cover letter with application.Recruitment Office: Aurora Venden, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

About Upstate Medical University

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a public medical school in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1834, Upstate is the 15th oldest medical school in the United States and is the only medical school in Central New York. The university is part of the State University of New York system. SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer and doctoral university with degree-granting programs in the Norton College of Medicine, College of Health Professions, College of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing. As one of only 140 academic medical centers in the United States, the Upstate University Health System serves over 1.8 million people annually, often the most seriously ill and injured. Its facilities include Upstate University Hospital, the region's only Level 1 trauma and burn center; Upstate Community Hospital; Golisano Children's Hospital; Upstate Brain & Spine Center; Upstate Heart and Vascular Center; Upstate Cancer Center; and other satellite sites in Central New York. Part of the SUNY system since 1950, Upstate is located in the heart of downtown Syracuse next to Syracuse University. Many of Upstate's faculty provide patient care, teach, and conduct research at the University Hospital. Upstate provides 10,959 jobs, making it Central New York's largest employer. The university adds more than $2.5 billion to the state economy annually. Nearly 7,900 SUNY Upstate alumni physicians are licensed in the United States and they generate more than $24.8 billion in economic activity and support or employ nearly 132,354 employees.
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