Upstate Medical University ยท 2 months ago
Department Chair
Upstate Medical University is a major academic medical center in central NY, and they are seeking a Department Chair for the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. The role involves providing leadership, mentoring faculty, and promoting interdisciplinary research initiatives while ensuring effective resource utilization within the department.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
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
Drive department-wide NIH/industry-funded research programs of national distinction
Foster innovative collaborations across the Norton College of Medicine
Promote interdisciplinary, translational and entrepreneurial research initiatives that benefit the Department and the Institution
Support and motivate faculty in the delivery of advanced education
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
Qualification
Required
A PhD or MD or both
A strong track record of funded research
A commitment to and experience in graduate and/or medical education
A desire to promote the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology within the US and internationally
Preferred
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
Fostering a positive work environment
Company
Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse encompasses a College of Medicine
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
Leadership Team
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