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Division Head - Health Systems Science, School of Medicine

@ Methodist University
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Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead division, Oversee syllabi, Integrate curriculum
Requirements Summary:MD/DO/PhD or equivalent terminal degree; teaching experience preferred; strong communication and scholarly approach to education; leadership in health systems science education.
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The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, a preliminary accredited medical school with the LCME located in Fayetteville, NC, and welcoming its charter class July 20, 2026, seeks a DIVISION HEAD for the Division of Health Systems Science.   Our mission of social accountability and community engagement, with an equity focus, places a high value on Health System Science.  The DIVISION HEAD will lead the division, oversee our “Empowering the 910: Bridging Health Disparities” course, participate in Health Systems Science education throughout our Clinical Presentation Curriculum, and direct the development of a research agenda for the division in conjunction with our dean of research.  Qualified applicants will have either an MD or DO degree, or a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health).  For physicians, up to 40% time will be allocated to clinical care in the Cape Fear Valley Health system.  Experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education, and evidence of leadership are desired. 



 



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  • Further the mission, vision, and goals of Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine​​​​​ 

  • Continuously improve and deliver clinically focused health systems science content within a team-taught, spirally integrated, clinical presentation curriculum.

  • Oversee update of course syllabi, learning objectives, content, and assessments.

  • Ensure that health systems science content is woven fully into the clinical presentation curriculum and the clinical education curriculum to distinguish the curriculum of MCFV from other medical schools.

  • Participate in the education of medical students across all three phases of the curriculum.

  • Serve as health systems science content lead within a completely integrated pre-clerkship curriculum.

  • Participate in LCME accreditation activities as a leader in the medical school.

  • Define and engage in a research/scholarly agenda for Health System Science for the medical school.

  • Participate in relevant health system, medical school, and university committees.

  • Participate in relevant regional and national organizations.

  • Role model professionalism and adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.