Univ – Chair/Professor-Department of Family Medicine

Job Description Summary

The MUSC College of Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Family Medicine in a city and community known for its enviable quality of life. MUSC and MUSC Health are in the midst of an exciting period of growth with increases in extramural research funding, support for expanding telehealth activities, several new clinical outreach facilities, and a new Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000962 COM DO ADMIN General Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC, the state’s only academic health science center, consists of six colleges and educates and trains more than 3,200 students and approximately 900 residents annually. The University and its health system have collective annual budgets of approximately $7 billion and annual research funding over $350 million. In the Charleston area, MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, a nationally recognized children’s hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, along with a number of outreach locations. Through its regional health network, MUSC Health serves patients throughout the state.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the MUSC College of Medicine, the Chair is charged with advancing the academic, clinical, and research missions of the Department of Family Medicine, serving as a vital partner in framing the strategic direction for MUSC and MUSC Health.  The Department of Family Medicine consists of 33 faculty members and 4 mid-level practitioners.  Established in 1970 as one of the first university-affiliated family medicine departments in the country, the department’s residency program has graduated over 500 family medicine physicians and currently has 30 family medicine residents.  The department also has 6 transitional year residents and 2 primary care sports medicine fellows.

MUSC seeks a dynamic, accomplished physician to continue the department’s growth and development.  Applicants must possess an M.D. or equivalent medical degree, be board certified in Family Medicine, possess outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience garnered in an academic medical center setting, and possess a solid track record of commitment to clinical care, education, service, health equity, and research.

Applications (including letter of interest and CV) should be submitted via the MUSC employment website.  Expressions of interest may also be sent by email to Jennifer Nall, Associate Dean and Chief of Staff, MUSC College of Medicine, at [email protected].

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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