Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCumberland Avenue, Knoxville Central Business District, Mechanicsville, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37929, United States
About the Department
The Department Chair will drive the organizational mission of healing, education, and discovery, overseeing the educational, research, and clinical activities of the department. This role reports directly to the Dean of UT Health Science Center COM-Knoxville and serves as the Service Chief for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the University Health System's University of Tennessee Medical Center.
About the Role
As the leader of the department, you will foster a culture of excellence in scholarly activity, including education and research, while ensuring the department meets all UT Health Science Center policies for financial management. Your day-to-day leadership involves recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty to promote regional and national recognition, as well as conducting performance evaluations. You will model wellness among faculty, staff, and trainees, and provide strategic leadership in implementing the medical center's strategic plan, including clinical integration. Additionally, you will foster collaboration with industry and institutions to advance the research and innovation mission, while building partnerships within the medical center and the larger community.
About the Campus
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Knoxville (UT Health Science Center COM-Knoxville) was established in 1956 and has evolved into a hub for graduate medical and dental education, research, and clinical care. The campus mission is to advance medical education to train the next generation of physicians and dentists, deliver comprehensive and compassionate care through its hospital partner, UT Medical, and conduct innovative research meaningful to patients and families.
The Knoxville Campus provides training for third- and fourth-year medical students, second-year physician assistant students, and graduate medical education for 11 primary residency programs and 17 subspecialty fellowships. With 548 faculty members, 245 residents and fellows, and an average of 40-50 medical students per month, the campus also offers Continuing Medical Education services and Advanced Medical Simulation. The college sponsors extensive translational research in clinical and laboratory settings, collaborating with various institutions regionally and nationally, including other UT Health Science Center campuses, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK), and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Work location
Work model: On-site
Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville Central Business District, Mechanicsville, Knoxville, Knox County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 37929, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee and monitor patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
- check_circleLead the development of scholarly activities in education and research
- check_circleFoster collaboration with industry and institutions to advance research and innovation
- check_circleConduct performance evaluations for faculty and staff
- check_circlePromote and model wellness among faculty, staff, and trainees
- check_circleImplement the medical center's strategic plan including clinical integration
- check_circleManage departmental finances and ensure compliance with financial policies
- check_circleRecruit, mentor, and develop faculty to enhance departmental recognition
Requirements
- verifiedDMD Degree or equivalent
- verifiedBoard certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- verifiedCredentials for licensure in the State of Tennessee
- verifiedMedical staff appointment to the University of Tennessee Medical Center
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, Head And Neck Infections, Medical Education, DMD, Board Certification.
Education: DMD Degree or equivalent required.
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About The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville operates within the hospitals and health care industry, delivering high-quality graduate medical and dental education. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the institution has evolved significantly since its origins as the Internship Program in 1956. That initial phase coincided with the opening of the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital, laying the groundwork for future academic and clinical growth.
In 1991, the graduate medical and dental educational and research programs in Knoxville formally became the UTGSM following the establishment of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. This transition marked a pivotal moment in the organization's history, solidifying its role as a comprehensive training hub. The college continues to focus on preparing professionals through rigorous academic curricula and research opportunities.
The institution serves aspiring medical and dental practitioners seeking advanced training within a historic and established framework. By integrating clinical practice with academic study, the college maintains a commitment to excellence in health sciences education. Its long-standing presence in the region underscores a dedication to developing skilled healthcare providers who contribute to the broader medical community.
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