Description
AMN Healthcare has been retained to lead a national search for the new Department Chair, Dermatology at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. We invite applications from distinguished and visionary academic leaders with a record of accomplishment in administration, clinical practice, research, and education to serve at this remarkable institution.
The Opportunity
This is an extraordinary opportunity to advance the Department of Dermatology across all missions, broaden its impact on the community and the field of Dermatology, and build upon the national profile of the Department after a historic merger which established the largest health sciences center in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On July 1, 2024, the R1 institution of Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) came together to form Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
Reporting to the Dean of EVMS, the Chair of Dermatology will be an accomplished physician, administrator, and inspirational leader, prepared to devote this phase of their career to the advancement of the faculty, trainees, department, and medical school. The successful candidate will be an individual with a collaborative, engaging, and open leadership style, one who can inspire faculty, learners, patients and potential donors.
The Department Chair provides leadership in strategic vision and collaborative implementation to ensure the future growth of the Department. The Chair will work closely with the EVMS leadership, faculty, and staff and is responsible for the Department's overall clinical, research, academic, and administrative activities. Active in national activities, they will have a professional network that will be an important asset in recruitment and elevation of the national reputation of the department and institution. Additional duties and faculty rank will be influenced by candidate qualifications and interests, departmental needs, and clinical practice requirements, as applicable.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate should possess academic credentials that qualify for appointment as Associate or Full Professor, have a national reputation of successful research and/or leadership and demonstrate the ability to lead at strategic, tactical, and administrative levels, including experience managing space and financial resources. The Chair must be a compelling leader whose passion for the clinical, educational, and research missions energize the faculty, learners, and staff, focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence in all missions. Of particular importance is strong clinical leadership experience in an academic setting, along with the skillset to successfully recruit, think strategically, mentor, collaborate, and understand the ever-changing healthcare environment.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a related area.
- Must be board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
- Must possess or be eligible for an unrestricted Medical License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Academic credentials that qualify for appointment as Associate or Full Professor.
The Organization
Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University represents the most comprehensive health sciences center in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Grounded in commitment to the diverse communities in which it serves, Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is developing a larger pipeline for healthcare professionals and leading the transformation of the health and economy of Hampton Roads and beyond. This new academic health sciences center was founded on July 1, 2024, following the integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) into Old Dominion University. For 50 years, EVMS held an honored position in American history, both as a school of medicine founded by a community-led grassroots effort and as a pioneer in medical innovation, including research that led to the birth of the country's first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is an academic health center dedicated to achieving excellence in medical and health professions education, research, and patient care with a vision to be recognized as the most community-oriented school of medicine and health professions in the nation. EVMS values creating and fostering a diverse and cohesive faculty, professional staff, and student body as the surest way to achieve their mission. Diversity and inclusion are important at every level and rank at EVMS, recently named the most diverse medical school in Virginia, according to the 2023-2024 ranking from U.S. News and World Report.
The Region
The Hampton Roads region that EVMS serves is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents across nine cities in southeastern coastal Virginia: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg. Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals, and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone in Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States and eighth largest metro area in the Southeast. It is located 200 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 100 miles southeast of Richmond, the capital of Virginia.
Consistently earning high ranks in various "quality of life" surveys, the region offers an affordable cost of living and abounds in cultural, educational and economic opportunities. Seven colleges and universities, as well as two community-college systems, offer residents ample educational resources. International trade, shipbuilding, health care, tourism, military facilities, and agriculture provide a diverse economic base with a wide range of employment possibilities. Hampton Roads, also known as Coastal Virginia or the Tidewater region, boasts a year-round coastal climate, with mild winters and pleasant autumn and spring seasons. Summers are warm, yet tempered by breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and neighboring waterways.
To ensure full consideration, please remit application materials to Erika Warren at AMN Healthcare by Friday, September 27th, 2024. To apply, request additional information about the position, or to provide recommendations, please contact:
Erika Warren
Consultant
AMN Leadership Solutions Inc.
214-210-3497
erika.warren@amnhealthcare.com
Kendra Thompson
Vice President, Senior Consultant
AMN Leadership Solutions, Inc.
469-524-1509
kendra.thompson@amnhealthcare.com
Jennifer Schaulin
Principal and Practice Leader
AMN Leadership Solutions, Inc.
682-223-5782
jennifer.schaulin@amnhealthcare.com
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