Department Chair of Microbiology and Immunology

1 week ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the VCU School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have a distinguished record of outstanding scientific achievements, a strong commitment to education and research, and excellent leadership and administrative skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive research strategy for the department, focusing on expanding basic and translational research in immunology and microbiology.
  • Lead the department in securing grant funding and philanthropic support to advance research and academic priorities.
  • Provide expertise and vision in promoting commercialization and entrepreneurial activity for faculty.
  • Advance the education mission of the School of Medicine and the university, facilitating the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians.
  • Champion improvements in education of medical and graduate students, and lead the department to develop and nurture relationships with key partners.
  • Prepare and oversee the departmental budget, ensuring compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines.
  • Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding faculty, and ensure an atmosphere of support and development.
  • Lead the department to the next level of academic excellence, providing a strong and impassioned vision for building excellence in all aspects of the academic mission.
Requirements
  • PhD in a relevant area.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Academic rank of Professor with academic achievements.
  • Distinguished record of outstanding scientific achievements, including influential publications, sustained extramural peer-reviewed research funding, and national and international recognition in immunology.
  • Experience in developing intellectual property and translating research findings into products of potential benefit to human health.
  • Experience and leadership in education of both professional and graduate students.
  • Successful administrative and leadership experience at an academic institution.
  • Experience developing junior faculty and academic leaders, with a reputation for excellence in mentorship of students and trainees.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and recruit a diverse faculty, and experience building or expanding a program, department, or group within an organization.
  • Demonstrated successful collaborative academic leadership, managerial and business acumen, and experience in and knowledge of the complex financial pressures facing academic departments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Leadership by example, with intent to continue research and teaching while serving as Department Chair.
  • Experience with P and U grant writing and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinicians on education and research endeavors.
  • Ability to contribute in a highly-matrixed academic environment as a member of the SOM leadership team.
  • Willingness to engage broadly with VCU as an institutional leader and to be a highly visible ambassador for SOM internally, in the Richmond community, and across Virginia.

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