Memphis, TN – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) seeks a collaborative academic leader to serve as its next Chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences (DDHS). UTHSC is Tennessee’s only public, statewide, academic health system, dedicated to delivering groundbreaking discoveries with global impact and training the next generation of health science leaders. It is an exciting time for UTHSC as the main Memphis campus has invested significantly in renovation and construction, including a new Translational Science Research Building and a dedicated Multi-Disciplinary Simulation Building. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the Tennessee economy.
The main UTHSC campus is in Memphis and includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Health Science Center is part of the statewide multi-campus University of Tennessee system and has multiple clinical partners across the state. UTHSC has also launched an aggressive campaign to double extramural research funding over the next ten years.
The DDHS offers a broad range of specializations designed to prepare students for careers in today’s healthcare environment, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to future medical advancements and innovations. Academic programs encompass a wide range of disciplines across the healthcare spectrum and are grounded in contemporary advances in biomedical and clinical sciences, ensuring that students are fully prepared for entry-level positions in health-related fields or for graduate study in the laboratory sciences, related basic sciences, or professional degree programs. The programs are taught by 13 faculty members who are dedicated to producing competent and compassionate graduates who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and are well-positioned to become leaders in their respective professions. The departmental program currently includes: Cytotechnology and Histotechnology, Health Informatics and Information Management, Medical Laboratory Science, and Pathologists' Assistant. Student enrollment for all programs in the department is approximately 76 learners.
The UTHSC College of Health Professions offers a diverse array of programs designed to prepare approximately 624 trainees for a rewarding career in the health professions, including Audiology, Cytotechnology and Histotechnology, Health Informatics and Information Management, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pathologists’ Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Professions, Dr. Ashley Harkrider, the incoming Chair will support students, faculty, and staff who specialize in areas of diagnostic and health sciences. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to evaluate and expand the department's educational complement and research portfolio. The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader with integrity, intellect, and the ability to work effectively with numerous stakeholders. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in one of the areas of focus for the department, be certified in their specialty, and meet University of Tennessee criteria for appointment to a senior-level faculty position.
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