Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor of Biochemistry

Job overview

The Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor of Biochemistry works onsite in Kirksville, MO, with daily residential, face-to-face presence required. Compensation is not specified. The role leads the biochemistry department at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. The chair aligns departmental goals with university and college missions while advancing teaching, research, faculty development, and operational effectiveness. The role supports a collaborative, inclusive department and contributes to medical education and scholarly activity.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership and align departmental goals with KCOM and ATSU missions
• advance teaching, curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment
• recruit, retain, support, and mentor faculty and staff
• promote research, grants, and interdisciplinary scholarship
• manage budgets, personnel, and infrastructure
• foster an inclusive departmental culture
• lead quality improvement and assessment
• represent the department within the university and academic community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

department chair

associate professor

full professor

biochemistry

atsu-kcom

kirksville mo

medical education

faculty leadership

research and scholarship

curriculum development

department operations

diversity and inclusion

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• eligibility and start timing apply.

Why this role

Requires a PhD in Biochemistry or an equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field, more than nine years of work experience, and a record of scholarly achievement, faculty mentorship, and program development. Osteopathic medical education experience is preferred.

About the employer

ATSU PUBLIC is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.