Associate Chair, Department of Primary Care

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks an actively licensed osteopathic physician with experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting to serve as the Associate Chairperson of the Department of Primary Care on its Middletown, NY campus.The Associate Chair will oversee faculty, resources, and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation for the Primary Care Department at the Middletown campus, and report to the TouroCOM Middletown Associate Preclinical Dean.The Associate Chair will collaborate with faculty on the Harlem, NY, and Great Falls, MT campuses to develop, organize, and deliver the Primary Care curriculum, including courses such as Clinical Systems, Physical Diagnosis, Early Clinical Experience, Medical Simulation, and the Standardized Patient Program, and may serve as Course Director or Associate Course Director as neededIn addition to excellence in leadership and teaching, the Associate Chair will contribute to the college through student advising, interviews, and committee service, and have the opportunity to engage in scholarly activity that leads to peer-reviewed publications.Education/ExperienceDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.The successful candidate must be a DO with proven experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting, with an active medical license and board certification from the AOA or ABMS in a primary care discipline.The preferred candidate will have experience managing the financial, physical and human resources needs of the department.Experience with medical simulation is a plus.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesIn addition to leadership and management skills, the ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, have relevant content and clinical expertise, and have a passion for teaching at the undergraduate medical education level.Computer SkillsBasic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (eg, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel), electronic medical record (EMR), and exam preparation software and Learning Management Systems.Experience with simulation capture software would be a plus.Certifications/LicensuresAmerican Osteopathic AssociationAmerican Board of Medical SpecialtiesActive medical license and board certification from the AOA or ABMS in a primary care discipline.TravelTravel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Dean.Working ConditionsAble to lift 5lbs.Sitting for long periods of timeUSD $174,346.00/Yr.USD $139,476.00/Yr.

Created: 2025-12-25