Touro University California, a rapidly growing university offering graduate programs in health sciences
and education, has an excellent opportunity for a Chair of Primary Care Department for Touro
University, College of Osteopathic Medicine on our Mare Island campus. The university is part of the
Touro College and University System and is located on the northern tip of San Francisco Bay in
Vallejo, California. Touro University California is an independent, non-profit Jewish-sponsored
institution. It has 1,403 students in three graduate professional colleges (Osteopathic Medicine,
Pharmacy, Education and Health Sciences).
REPORTS TO: Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Chairperson is the immediate Supervisor, Academic, and Administrative Leader of the Faculty in a
respective Department. The Chairperson derives responsibility and authority as delegated by the Dean.
Through his/her authority over the Department, the Chairperson is responsible for the day-to-day
operations, and long-term growth and development of the Department. The Chairperson is responsible
for the judicious use of all resources allocated through the Departmental budget, to include Faculty
and Staff resources, distribution of Departmental space, and use of Departmental capital equipment.
BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Supervisor and Academic and Administrative Leader of the Department, the Chairperson works
closely with the Dean and is responsible for:
 Reporting to the Dean on the academic progress of the respective Department.
 Evaluating the present and future needs of the respective Department and communicating
them in a timely fashion to the Dean .
 Assuring that programs within the Department are commensurate with the overall goals, and
mission of the University.
 Development and implementation of academic programs within the University that support the
mission and goals on the University
 Maintaining a synergistic and collegial relationship with the remaining academic department
Chairs in support of the University goals and mission
 Promotion of Interprofessional Education in support of collaboration with other health care
disciplines including Pharmacy, Public Health, Physician Assistant, and Nursing. The Department
Chairs will facilitate student preparation to function on health care teams that include
professionals from other disciplines.
 Maintaining a collegial relationship with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate
Dean of Clinical Education, and Associate Dean for Preclinical Education to fulfill the educational
mission and goals of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following outlines the basic responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as
necessary.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Policy Implementation. The Chairperson is responsible for the implementation of the
administrative and academic policies and procedures of Touro University California. He/she
serves as the immediate supervisor for Departmental faculty and staff to ensure compliance
with the various TUCA policies that include those relating to professional, budgetary,
administrative, and faculty/staff performance.
 Academic Planning and Management. The Chairperson works with the Departmental faculty
to develop goals that are consistent with Touro University California COM’s mission. He/she
clarifies goals and objectives upon which Departmental activities are based. He/she
manages efforts, and workload of the faculty/staff in the endeavor to achieve individual,
Departmental, College, and University success. The Chairperson anticipates the resource
needs of the Department, represents these needs through a budget process, and monitors
the judicious use of human as well as capital resources that are subsequently provided to
the Department. The Chairperson is responsible for completing Departmental reports as
deemed necessary by the Dean for continued future growth and plans. The Chairperson is
responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of all
Departmental academic endeavors, although the specific activities may be delegated to
individual faculty. He/she works closely with the administration to assure that curricular
objectives are in accord with those established for Touro University California COM, and
encourages inter-departmental teaching program participation of Departmental faculty to
enrich faculty, staff, and student professional and educational experiences. .
 Faculty Research. The Chairperson is responsible for the development, implementation, and
evaluation of policies and procedures that are supportive of research in their respective
departments. This includes providing the faculty with opportunities and assistance in
securing extramural research support as well as the facilities and time with which to
conduct the research.
 Faculty Recruitment. The Chairperson works cooperatively with the Dean, Human
Resources Department, respective department, other University academic departments,
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Associate Dean for Preclinical Education in the
recruitment of new faculty. He/she screens for qualities and characteristics that support
Departmental goals and the University mission, while remaining sensitive to the personal
attributes of the faculty candidates in order to obtain an effective blend with existing
Departmental faculty. The Chairperson will recommend acceptable faculty candidates to
the Dean for hiring.
 Faculty Development. The Chairperson strives to recognize the personal and professional
potential of each faculty member of the Department to facilitate and support the growth
and development of each within the Department and University at large., As necessary
appropriate assistance may be elicited from the Dean, Senior Associate Dean. Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs and/or Associate Dean for Preclinical Education.
 Evaluation of Faculty Performance. The Chairperson is responsible for regular evaluation of
all aspects of faculty performance. He/she serves as an immediate source of recognition
and reward for faculty accomplishments, and brings these accomplishments to the
attention of administrators, peers, and other appropriate individuals or groups at the
University.
 Promotion of Faculty Rank. The Chairperson encourages faculty members to accrue the
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credentials necessary for academic advancement through the rank and promotion process.
The Chairperson will be responsible for producing a document of support, for worthy
faculty, in a timely fashion to the University Rank and Promotion Committee during
promotion consideration of Department Faculty.
The Chairperson is responsible for maintaining on-going dialogue, and collaboration, with
when appropriate, with their counterparts at the other Touro Colleges of Osteopathic and
Allopathic Medicine.
Committee Participation. The Chairperson ensures the active participation of Departmental
faculty, as well as that of himself/herself, on University committees and in-service activities
of the Department at Touro University California COM.
Student Activities. The Chairperson supports Faculty involvement in student club advising,
activities, and presentations as departmental time permits
Role Model. The Chairperson is to be considered a Role Model as the Academic and
Administrative Leader of the Department. His/her abilities in this role should be
demonstrated by example wherever possible. The Chairperson should exemplify the same
interest, activity, and high standards of integrity, teaching, scholarly activity, clinical activity
if applicable, research, and service which would be expected of faculty. Because of the
additional administrative responsibilities assigned to a department chairperson, it may not
be feasible for the Chairperson to contribute as much in quantity as a faculty member;
however, the quality of the performance by the Chairperson in each of these areas should
be strive to be exemplary.
Extra-collegial Representation. Serves as available a representative of the College at the
state and national level through involvement with professional organizations such as
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, American Osteopathic Association,
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Physicians and
Surgeons of California, and other professional organizations related to their scholarship and
academics.
CURRICULUM RESPONSIBLITIES:
 General Responsibilities: The Chairpersons are responsible for optimizing curricular design
that best enables students to achieve the Osteopathic Core Competencies. In addition, the
Department Chairperson may delegate and oversee course-related activities,
implementation, and specific authority to members of the faculty as course directors.
Authority to carry out other course-related tasks such as curriculum development,
evaluation, and coordination with other college courses may be delegated to one or more
additional faculty, to a department, and/or to the curriculum committee. The Chairpersons
(Basic Science, OMM, and Primary Care) are responsible for engaging with the curriculum
committee in order to optimize course content and serve as the final arbiter of courserelated decisions at the departmental level.
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Specific Responsibilities.
 The Chairperson in conjunction with the Curriculum Committee ensures that
appropriate goals and objectives are established for each course and that they are
in accord with the goals/competencies established by Touro University California
COM for its undergraduate medical education program and graduate studies.
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The Chairperson must ensure that the educational practices utilized in the
curriculum are in accord with the most effective practices currently in use in order
to facilitate learning of this type.
The Chairperson must advise the Dean regarding adequacy of resources (faculty,
staff, support, and budget) necessary to forward the mission of the Department
and Touro University California COM overall..
The Chairperson must in conjunction with the Curriculum Committee ensure that a
clear evaluation plan is designed for grading the student’s progress as well as
assessing the overall academic effectiveness of content delivered.. The
Chairperson provides opportunities for the faculty to develop a question bank that
matches national board exams in content and style.
The Chairperson oversees and assists any course directors within the Department
when making critical decisions as necessary.
The Chairperson is responsible for maintaining the benchmarks of participation
and activity of each faculty member.
The Chairperson works collaboratively with Dean, the Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs, and Associate Dean for Preclinical Education in curriculum
development and implementation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty, adjunct faculty, administrative assistants and staff, laboratory personal, as well as teaching
fellows where appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
A terminal degree is required for the Basic Science Departments and a D.O degree for the Primary Care
and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Departments. American Board of Osteopathic Family
Physicians, American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, or American Osteopathic Board of
Pediatrics certification for the Primary Care Department Chair and American Osteopathic Board of
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine certification for OMM department Chair are required by COCA.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Terminal degree depending on the Department’s mission
CORE COMPETENCIES:
 Leadership abilities
 Ability to multi-task
 Strong interpersonal skills, and the enthusiasm to contribute towards the growth and
development of the academic departments of the University
 Strong knowledge base in specialty area(s)
Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience. Letters of interest,
application and curriculum vitae should be submitted via one of the following methods:
Search Committee
1. Email CV: Apply@tu.edu
Subject: Your Name, PCD Chair
OR
2. Mail: Touro University California
1310 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592
Touro University California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich
the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions.
Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem,
Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles, are separately accredited
institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu/media/