POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The OCOM Director of Research should have an informed vision of and the ability to establish and advance research at a newly established College of Osteopathic Medicine. This person is also a faculty member and is a non-tenured position responsible for the education in predoctoral didactic, clinical educational programs, and graduate medical education programs
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and recommend to the Dean a set of policies and procedures necessary for the successful implementation of research at the COM.
- Create and foster relationships with successful individuals and organizations with interests to collaborate on research.
- Create and implement a research strategic plan
- Oversee all research functions of the COM
- Serve on selected committees as assigned by the Dean
- Oversee and be responsible for all databases associated with research of the COM
- Ensure all COM eligible research follow all rules related to HIPAA, FERPA, any other local, state, and federal laws as well receive IRB approval, as appropriate
- Ensure the integrity of all COM research
- Ensure that the COM is meeting the scholarly activity to advance its mission as well as satisfying all requirements by COCA
- Foster a positive culture among team members.
- Manage the budget for the Office of Research.
- Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff in the creation, development, and maintenance of research
- Teach in didactic preclinical and/or course material taught by the Department.
- Serve the academic activities of the Department in teaching medical students, performing scholarly activities, and service.
- Work, as assigned by the department chair, with OCOM Clinical Coordinators.
- Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned
- Participate in courses/lectures/workshops or clinical activities to meet the curricular needs of the department.
- Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned
- Participated in the educational activities to include: course structure and content, course preparation, written course materials, lecture, workshop and lab presentations, course quizzes, exams and practical's, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations.
- Participate in student mentoring in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams as well as coaching unmatched students.
- Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion. The faculty member possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Teach medical students in all four years, residents, and physicians, as assigned
- Performs other related duties, as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
See Org Chart
RequirementsQUALIFICATION(S):
- DO degree (preferred), MD, or PhD
- A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement
- Preferred candidates shall have administrative experience in an academic setting and/or health delivery with both being preferred
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Google Workspace, Apple products, and related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Benefits - Salary: $120,000 annually
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
