Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Department Chair will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of healing, education, and discovery, while overseeing the educational, research, and clinical functions of the department. This position reports directly to the Dean of the Health Science Center's College of Medicine in Knoxville and acts as the Service Chief for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within the University Health System's medical center.

• Oversee and evaluate initiatives related to patient care, quality, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all financial management policies and guidelines set by the Health Science Center, while taking responsibility for all associated financial matters.
• Lead efforts to achieve excellence in scholarly activities, encompassing both education and research.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty to enhance the department's recognition at regional and national levels.
• Promote and exemplify wellness among faculty, staff, and trainees.
• Provide leadership in executing the medical center's strategic plan, including clinical integration.
• Encourage collaboration with industry and institutions to further the research and innovation agenda.
• Conduct performance evaluations for faculty and staff.

• DMD Degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, along with credentials for licensure in Tennessee and medical staff appointment at the medical center.
• Familiarity with current trends in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Education, and the operational practices within the healthcare system.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing maxillofacial trauma and head and neck infections.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing future leaders.
• Recognized nationally for contributions in research, innovation, clinical service, or education.
• Active involvement in national or regional professional organizations, including leadership roles.
• Exhibited fiscal responsibility and successful management experience.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships and collaborate effectively within the medical center and the broader community.
• Strong skills in communication, advocacy, strategic thinking, and team building.

The College of Medicine in Knoxville was established in 1956 as the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital, which also provided graduate medical and dental education and research programs. These programs evolved into the UT Graduate School of Medicine with the formation of the University of Tennessee Medical Center in 1991, and were recently rebranded to emphasize undergraduate medical education in Knoxville and the statewide presence of the Health Science Center.

The mission of the Knoxville Campus is to enhance medical education to train the next generation of physicians and dentists, deliver compassionate and comprehensive care in partnership with our hospital, and conduct innovative research that benefits patients and their families. Our college trains third- and fourth-year medical students, second-year Physician Assistant students, and offers Graduate Medical Education across 11 primary residency programs and 17 subspecialty fellowships. The Knoxville campus comprises 548 faculty members (258 paid), 245 residents and fellows, and accommodates an average of 40-50 medical students monthly. Additionally, we provide Continuing Medical Education services for faculty, residents, and practicing physicians in the region, along with Advanced Medical Simulation for students, residents, and faculty.

In collaboration with our hospital partner, the College of Medicine-Knoxville sponsors extensive translational research in both clinical and laboratory environments. Faculty members engage in partnerships with various institutions regionally and nationally, including other campuses of the Health Science Center, the University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and other health science institutions.