KCOM - Department Chair/Associate/Full Professor of Physiology
- A.T. Still University
- Kirksville, MO 63501, USA
- Dec 18, 2025
Job Description
KCOM - Department Chair/Associate/Full Professor of Physiology
Job Type
Full-time
Description
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor of Physiology at our Kirksville, MO campus. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our department and contribute to the university's mission of excellence in health sciences education.
Key Responsibilities
- Academic Leadership: Foster innovation in curriculum development, promote research initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of teaching excellence.
- Faculty Management: Oversee faculty responsibilities, conduct evaluations, and support professional development for five (5) full-time faculty members.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage departmental budget, allocate resources effectively, and represent the department to administration and students.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the dean and other administrators to align departmental goals with the college's strategic vision.
Qualifications
- PhD in Physiology, or a related field
- 5-10 years of experience in academic leadership and teaching
- Proven track record in research and scholarly activities
- Strong administrative and managerial skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunity to shape a dynamic and growing department at the Founding School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Collaborative and innovative academic environment
- Dedicated research space
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a visionary leader who can:
- Inspire and mentor faculty to achieve their full potential
- Drive research initiatives and scholarly activities within the department
- Implement effective strategies for student learning and assessment
- Foster a culture of collegiality, belonging, and academic excellence
Join our team and make a lasting impact on the future of health sciences education. A.T. Still University is committed to creating an inclusive environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Apply now to be part of shaping the future of physiological and biochemical education and research at A.T. Still University!
Requirements
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
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A.T. Still University (ATSU) of Health Sciences is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, DO. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of three campuses (Mesa, Arizona; Santa Maria, California; and Kirksville, Missouri) on more than 200 acres with seven prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,900 students from 20 countries.
ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.
ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.
Jobs at A.T. Still University. When inquiring or applying for positions at A.T. Still University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at A.T. Still University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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