Louisiana

The position requires the chair to be an academic leader who will fulfill the clinical, education, and research missions of the department. A solid understanding of the profession of Osteopathic Medicine is helpful. Good interpersonal and organizational skills are important to build and nurture relationships with different professionals on this campus, and with current and future affiliations. As a bridge between the biomedical and clinical sciences the chair must be ready to support the clinical, educational, and research demands of both divisions. The chair must be enthusiastic about the role of teacher and show commitment towards disseminated research by this department.  This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences.

Salary range:  $180,000 to $220,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined by education, experience, and skill set.)

1. Required Qualifications:

   Education: D.O. or M.D. degree with successful completion of an approved residency in Pathology

   Licensure or certification: American (Osteopathic) Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology; Current active Louisiana medical license.

   Experience:

• Proven record of success in professional academic education
• Proven record of responsible program administration
• Current active performance that demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of the discipline of Pathology
• A record that shows a commitment towards the improvement of programs

Skills required for this position include: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to institutional values
• Basic computer proficiency

Preferences are given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes. 

• Good presentation skills
• Ability to efficiently use PowerPoint, spreadsheets, internet and other organizational tools, and ability to search for and find current medical information
• Working knowledge of the current policies and procedures governing medical education