Department Chair, Biomedical Sciences and Assistant Dean, Foundations of Medicine

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Posted 10/17/2025

WMed seeks an accomplished leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer and appointed by the Dean, the Chair will provide visionary leadership, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and oversee biomedical science faculty and curriculum.

Key responsibilities include faculty recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation; curriculum development and management; oversight of educational innovation; and advancement of interdisciplinary research. The Chair also serves as Assistant Dean for Foundations of Medicine, ensuring alignment with accreditation and institutional goals. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, leadership, and service, and be a role model for faculty and learners.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in a basic science discipline (PhD or MD/PhD)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Qualified for Full Professor appointment

About WMed:

Founded in 2012, WMed is a collaboration between Western Michigan University, Beacon Kalamazoo, and Bronson Healthcare. WMed offers MD and MS degree programs, multiple residencies and fellowships, and features a robust research infrastructure including the Center for Immunobiology and Clinical Research. The school is backed by major philanthropic gifts totaling over $400 million and contributes $353 million annually to the regional economy.

WMed Health, the school’s clinical practice, employs over 300 providers. The downtown Kalamazoo campus includes a state-of-the-art Simulation Center, research labs, and educational facilities.

WMed is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity through transformative education and innovation in medicine.