Position: Chair of the Department of Primary Care
Institution: University of Northern Colorado (College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Country: United States (Greeley, Colorado)

Overview: A full-time faculty leadership position reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Graduate Medical Education. The Chair provides administrative oversight for the Department of Primary Care, manages departmental faculty, and participates in curriculum development and teaching throughout the medical school curriculum .

Key Details:

• Salary: $210,000 – $240,000 per year
• Target Hire Date: January 1, 2027
• Application Deadline: November 4, 2026 (for full consideration)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available (UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plans, policies, and annual budgets for the department
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate departmental faculty and staff
• Collaborate on curriculum development, assessment, and quality improvement
• Incorporate simulation and Standardized Participants into student instruction and assessment
• Teach and mentor medical students; support scholarly activity
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree; board certification in a primary care specialty (family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics); valid and active medical license with ability to be fully licensed in Colorado; at least three years of academic experience as faculty at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Medicine, or GME program
• Preferred: Five or more years of academic experience; knowledge of NBOME/NBME exam item creation, EPAs, and COMLEX-USA Blueprint; working knowledge of accreditation processes

Apply: Email: Careers@larkin.edu