Department Head (With Faculty Rank) - Rehabilitation Medicine

Position Overview:
Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position Description
The University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a distinguished department within one of the nation's top medical schools.

The Chair will provide the strategic vision and operational leadership required to elevate the department to new heights of excellence. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, fostering collaboration and trust across multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation to advance rehabilitation medicine locally, nationally, and globally.

The successful Chair will:
* Strategically Lead: Develop and implement a compelling vision for the department's future.

* Build and Empower Teams: Recruit, mentor, and retain diverse and talented faculty, staff, and learners.

* Advance Research: Promote a robust research agenda by securing extramural funding and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

* Enhance Education: Ensure the department's training programs continue to prepare future leaders in rehabilitation medicine and neuropsychology.

* Develop Partnerships: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including clinical and research partners.

* Promote Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Required Qualifications:
* Physician candidates: MD, DO, or MBBS with board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Minnesota.
* PhD candidates: PhD in Clinical Psychology or a related field, with specialization in Neuropsychology.
* Leadership Experience: At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine or related fields.
* High EQ: Exceptional emotional intelligence, with a proven ability to inspire, communicate, and collaborate effectively.
* Scholarly Achievement: Strong record of scholarly achievement necessary to qualify for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the University of Minnesota Medical School
* Commitment: A deep commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

With a legacy spanning over seven decades, the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is a leader in advancing rehabilitation science and practice. Its mission centers on delivering exceptional patient care, conducting innovative research, and training future leaders in PM&R and neuropsychology.

For more specifics regarding this position, please click on https://academic-med.com/job/chair-department-of-rehabilitation-medicine/

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

The University of Minnesota Medical School has retained the services of Academic Med, a leading executive search firm that specializes in Department Chair searches for Academic Medical Centers, to assist with this strategically important search. The search for this esteemed position is being conducted by Academic Med Principals Gentry Zacheis & Jim Hagood. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be handled with confidentiality.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter to:

• Jim Hagood, Managing Principal of Academic Med: jim@academic-med.com
• Gentry Zacheis, President & CEO of Academic Med: gentry@academic-med.com

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).