Faculty, Family Medicine Chair

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.

School of Medicine was established in 2012 upon a robust foundation of collaboration between Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems Beacon Kalamazoo and Bronson Healthcare, which includes Bronson Childrens Hospital.

Opportunity At Western Michigan University Homer Styker M.D.

School of Medicine (WMed), the Department Chair provides academic Leadership for the discipline.

The chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine reports directly to the Dean, President, and CEO of WMed.

The Chair of Family and Community Medicine provides strategic and operational leadership for the department, guiding a team of faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and learners.

The Chair serves as a role model in clinical practice, teaching, research, and service while championing the departments mission of advancing health equity for all in southwest Michigan.

The role includes recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and ensuring the quality of educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.

The Chair provides leadership in clinical programs, oversees practice sites and partnerships with affiliates, encourages faculty and learner participation in research, and represents the department and medical school regionally, nationally, and internationally.

The Chair role is 0.3 FTE, with continued engagement in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly pursuits.

The position requires a leader of national stature with a proven record of accomplishment.

The chair must serve as a role model for and represent both faculty and learners.

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BENEFITS: Wellness reimbursement.Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.Employer-funded retirement plan.Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.Up to $6,300 annually for professional development.Starting bonus (as applicable).Professional liability insurance coverage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chair will oversee the departments educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows, ensuring that content, delivery, and assessment align with accreditation standards and offer exceptional learning experiences.The Chair will also promote innovation in curriculum and program development, working collaboratively with other department chairs, program directors, and educational leaders.

In clinical practice, the Chair will act as a physician champion for the medical schools programs, providing oversight of clinical activities across multiple practice sites, including federally qualified health centers.

Building and maintaining effective partnerships with hospital affiliates, faculty throughout the community, and other stakeholders is a central aspect of the role.

Maintains and leads a department that fosters and supports a large interdisciplinary commun...