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Xavier University invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Chair of the Division of Family Medicine in its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine (XUCOM), beginning Summer 2026.

This senior academic leadership role provides the opportunity to shape the Family Medicine division within a mission-driven osteopathic medical school at a Jesuit Catholic university.

The Chair will lead curricular integration across preclinical and clinical phases, serve as Clinical Clerkship Director for third-year Family Medicine rotations, mentor faculty and students, and ensure divisional excellence in accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning. This is a 0.8 FTE academic appointment. The successful candidate is expected to maintain clinical privileges and provide patient care approximately one day per week within a partner health system.

Qualifications:

• DO or MD degree.
• Current AOA or ABMS board certification in Family Medicine.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Ohio medical licensure.
• Eligibility for clinical privileges at a partner health system.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience in Family Medicine.
• Experience mentoring faculty.
• Experience with accreditation processes.
• Experience developing assessment items for NBOME or NBME.
• Budget management experience in an academic or healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Family Medicine curricular content across preclinical and clinical years.
• Serve as Clinical Clerkship Director for third-year Family Medicine rotations.
• Mentor and evaluate division faculty and medical students, including career advising and residency preparation.
• Ensure divisional compliance with COCA accreditation standards and support institutional strategic initiatives.
• Oversee divisional operations, including faculty workload distribution, committee assignments, and budget administration.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to teaching, scholarship, service, and student engagement activities in support of the College’s mission.

Applications Process

To ensure consideration, qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three professional references through Xavier University’s website.

Review of applications will begin March 23, 2026, and will continue until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

About Xavier University

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.