Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking a Department Chair for Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the School of Medicine.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Chair. Will lead the department and work collaboratively with the Dean, faculty, students, and staff to set the strategic vision for the Department's future by fostering innovative research, recruiting and developing faculty, and building partnerships with the community while being supported by the administrative team. 

Responsibilities

The Chair’s primary responsibility is administration, including budgeting, personnel mentoring and management, and policy compliance, along with significant research duties and moderate involvement in teaching and service. Extramural grant salary funding at a 25% or greater level is expected of all School of Medicine basic science faculty, and the Chair is expected to be an extramural funding example for all BMS faculty.

About the Department

BMS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary department committed to excellence in research, education, and service. The Department offers strong PhD and MS graduate programs and is home to the Translational Hearing Center, which advances cutting-edge research into hearing and auditory disorders. BMS faculty research areas also include cancer, aging, hearing and hearing loss, neuroscience, and peptide structure/function, while fostering collaborative research opportunities across the university. Faculty members actively involve Creighton undergraduate, MS, PhD, and MD students in their laboratory research as well as educate graduate and healthcare professional students using innovative teaching methods. Creighton University also houses numerous research core facilities including flow cytometry and cell sorting, advanced microscopy, histology, mass spectrometry, and integrative genomics, as well as an extensive array of shared instrumentation for the research community.

Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Creighton is one of the largest Catholic health professions educators in the nation. Founded in 1905, the School of Medicine is home to the Lynch Cancer Research Center, whose primary goal is cancer prevention by identifying hereditary cancer syndromes and focusing on tailored surveillance and management programs. In addition, neighboring Boys Town National Research Hospital and University of Nebraska Medical Center provide ample collaborative opportunities. Creighton University is a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha, Nebraska, a lively, thriving metropolitan community conveniently located in the nation's heartland. 

More information about the BMS Department can be found on its website: https://www.creighton.edu/medicine/departments/biomedical-sciences  Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Kenneth Kramer (KenKramer@creighton.edu), Chair of the Department of Medical Education.

Qualifications

• We seek to hire an accomplished scholar and educator with a demonstrated track record of internationally recognized research. 
• Candidates with a strong history of federal research funding, higher education leadership, and success in fostering engagement with diverse faculty and learners are of particular interest.
• Priority will be given to candidates conducting cancer research, though individuals whose research aligns with other focus areas within BMS are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted via online submission. When applying, please include the below in your application. 

Cover letter that includes both a description of past leadership, educational experiences, and mentoring activities as well as your vision for advancing the Department.

1. Cover letter that includes both a description of past leadership, educational experiences, and mentoring activities as well as your vision for advancing the Department.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement highlighting prior accomplishments and future plans
4. Names and contact information of three professional references (one should be a current/former supervisor, and another should be a current/former trainee). References will not be contacted until after the candidate visits campus and with candidate consent.

If you need assistance, contact alisonmerkel@creighton.edu

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Creighton University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.