Job Description
Commonwealth Medical College
Founding Chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Scranton, PA
The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC), a new independent medical school in Pennsylvania, is searching for a Founding Chair for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a new, innovative model of medical education. The Commonwealth Medical College is a free standing, independent, private, allopathic medical school aimed at significantly improving the level of health care resources, quality of health care services, and the overall economy of northeastern Pennsylvania. Students will train in a community-based, distributive model, working with clinical faculty throughout north central and northeastern Pennsylvania, linked by state-of-the-art technology.
The LCME and the Pennsylvania Department of Education accreditation process is complete and the College will be accepting TCMC's first class in 2009. TCMC has received significant funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and from Blue Cross. The school enjoys tremendous regional support for its mission of education, research and service, and has developed relationships with outstanding local colleges, universities, hospitals and physicians to create a new model of medical education.
The Chair of Ob/Gyn will oversee and provide leadership for TCMC's missions within the Department. The Founding Chair will lead the establishment of the Department including development of the College's three regional campuses, faculty recruitment and program/curriculum development. Oversight of the Department's education, research, clinical care and service programs are a major responsibility of the Chair. The successful candidate will interact with all of TCMC's constituents - students, residents, faculty and staff, healthcare professionals, and community - in a manner consistent with the College's values and missions. As a member of the Dean's Leadership Council, the successful candidate will fill a critical role in shaping the future of the College.
Candidates should have experience in academic medicine and administration and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. A commitment to and distinguished record in education, service, clinical care and research is essential. We seek an innovative and creative thinker who is able to inspire students, residents and faculty. Board certification and qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor or higher are required.
Because the organization and the Founding Chair positions are new, complex and demanding, the successful candidate's experience must include progressively responsible administrative experience in environments which rely upon vision, teamwork, planning, and measures of accountability. Above all, this individual should present an entrepreneurial style, a tolerance for ambiguity, and a passion for being on the "ground floor" of a remarkable venture.
Nominations, resumes, and inquires should be directed - preferably by email - to TCMCObGyn@wittkieffer.com or sent by mail to Witt/Kieffer, 603 Stanwix Street, Suite 2075, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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