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Section Chief, Specialty Care Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM) is a mission-driven, nonprofit osteopathic medical school advancing a community-centered, whole-person approach to healthcare education. The Section Chief of Specialty Care provides academic leadership for specialty care education across the preclinical curriculum while collaborating with clinical education leaders to support continuity and integration throughout all four years of the osteopathic medical program. This role collaborates with specialty faculty to ensure high-quality instruction, curriculum alignment, and student readiness in disciplines such as medical subspecialties, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and diagnostic radiology. The Section Chief also provides on-campus teaching related to specialty care, develops goals and objectives for lectures, learning experiences, and instructional activities, and supports the preparation of students for residency training and clinical practice. Why You'll Love Working at NCOM We recognize that our people drive our mission forward, and we invest in your success through meaningful rewards and support. Our comprehensive best-in-class benefit offerings include: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Financial protection: Life and disability insurance options, including voluntary employee-paid STD, LTD, and AD&D plans Flexible financial tools: Flexible spending accounts to support healthcare and dependent care needs Well-being and balance: Generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness resources, caregiver support, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, and health support programs Beyond benefits, NCOM fosters an inclusive, collaborative academic environment where innovation, community impact, and professional growth are at the forefront. You'll be part of a founding team shaping the future of osteopathic medical education, where your voice, expertise, and leadership directly influence institutional growth and student success. To succeed as the Section Chief of Specialty Care, you should have: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with active board certification in a relevant specialty care discipline and eligibility for Illinois medical licensure; demonstrated commitment to osteopathic medical education and whole-person patient care. Minimum five (5) years of independent post-training clinical practice experience in a specialty care field, along with at least three (3) years of academic teaching experience and leadership experience in medical education. Experience working in Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), including medical student education, curriculum development, clinical education, or student assessment. Proven success in curriculum design, learner assessment, faculty development, accreditation support, educational outcomes analysis, and continuous quality improvement within undergraduate medical education. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate specialty faculty and preceptors, manage complex educational initiatives, and build collaborative relationships across academic and clinical environments. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, educational excellence, scholarly activity, and preparation of students for clinical practice and residency training. Your responsibilities as the Section Chief of Specialty Care will include: Lead the development, integration, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Specialty Care curriculum during the first two years of the curriculum with input into years three and four of the osteopathic medical program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and student readiness for clinical training. Provide on-campus teaching in specialty care disciplines; develop and deliver lectures, laboratories, case-based learning sessions, and other instructional activities; participate in student assessment; and advise students regarding specialty care pathways and residency preparation. Coordinate and support specialty faculty, adjunct instructors, preceptors, and discipline leaders across a broad portfolio of medical specialties, fostering high-quality instruction, curriculum consistency, and effective faculty development. Collaborate with primary care, procedural care, clinical education, simulation, assessment, and foundational science teams to ensure integrated learning experiences, clinical skills development, and preparation for

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examinations and residency training. Monitor curriculum effectiveness through analysis of course, clerkship, faculty, assessment, and program outcome data, identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement and implementing evidence-based enhancements. About Us At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM) , we're building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research. Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact. Join NCOM as a key academic leader shaping the future of specialty care education and preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians for success in residency and clinical practice. If you are an accomplished clinician, educator, and collaborative leader passionate about innovation, mentorship, and excellence in medical education, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.