Chair Biomedical Sciences & Professor

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Chair for Biomedical Sciences & Professor, 12 Month Salaried (Medicine Academic Affairs - College of Medicine)

College of Medicine, Medicine Biomedical Sciences

Dawn Snyder

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Dean

dawn.snyder.edu

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• This is a faculty position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• This position is assigned to a tenure‑track job code; however, the final appointment classification will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Eligibility for a tenure‑track appointment is not guaranteed and will be determined in alignment with FSU’s policies, applicable guidelines, and the outcome of the formal review process.
• This position is being advertised as open until filled.

• Strategic Direction & Leadership: Provides strategic leadership for the department, articulating a vision for its future growth and impact in alignment with the medical school's mission and strategic plan. Fosters and supports a large interdisciplinary community of faculty researchers, educators, students and trainees.
• Faculty Development: Responsible for the recruitment, mentorship, administrative supervision, and evaluation of all employed, contracted, and volunteer faculty in the Department. Champions the department's faculty, including their professional development, and ensures excellence in research, teaching, and service. Plays a key role in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, students, and staff.
• Innovation and Research Development: Maintains an active, extramurally funded research program while also fostering an environment of innovative inquiry within the department by enhancing research infrastructure and grants oversight.
• Collaboration with Other University and College of Medicine Programs: Fosters interprofessional and cross‑organizational collaboration and respect for all disciplines and roles among faculty and trainees and across the university to advance FSU Health.
• Curriculum Improvement: Provides direction in the design, development and management of the curriculum in the basic medical sciences. Oversees curricular enhancements through implementation of adult learning principles and integration of advanced technologies into curriculum delivery by the biomedical science faculty. Works with faculty across the school to ensure refinement of biomedical science content in a case‑based curriculum model, including the representation of biomedical science education in clinical phases of the curriculum.

Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent) in biomedical sciences or related discipline from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement as an accomplished scholar in teaching, academic research, and service. Academic achievements must meet the criteria for the rank of full Professor.

• Clinical experience or experience in clinical collaborations are a plus.
• Established record of excellence in managing and advancing extramurally funded research programs (NIH, NSF, foundations, industry grants, etc.).
• A proven track record of successful leadership in medical education, including mentoring faculty, with significant experience in academic administration, program development, and implementation.
• Exceptional strategic leadership capabilities, coupled with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and external partners.
• Extensive experience managing and enhancing medical and biomedical education programs at both the…