Chairperson of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Chairperson will provide vision, strategic planning, and leadership for all departmental activities, including education, research, clinical practice, and service. This role offers the opportunity to direct one of MSU’s most successful specialty clinical departments and to influence rehabilitation medicine at a national and international level.  The academic rank at Michigan State University will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all research enterprises, clinical, and academic within the department.
• Maintain and expand robust educational programs at all levels.
• Maintain and expand a dynamic clinical enterprise.
• Build and support an active, extramurally funded research program.
• Foster faculty development, mentoring, and scholarly work.
• Promote collaboration across MSU colleges and external partners.

About MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

With more than 50 years of history, the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine has built a strong tradition of educating skilled osteopathic physician?scientists, PAs, residents, fellows, and graduate students who advance healthcare globally. Through innovative education, world-class research, and patient-centered clinical care, MSUCOM prepares compassionate and resilient healthcare leaders in a collaborative, interprofessional environment with diverse clinical experiences across Michigan and beyond. As the first osteopathic medical school to earn National Institutes of Health Medical Scientists Training Program recognition and the leading osteopathic medical school in biomedical research —addressing neurological diseases, autoimmunity, obesity, infectious and vascular diseases, cancer, and population health—MSUCOM’s faculty conduct impactful work that improves patient outcomes and informs clinical practice, strengthened by partnerships across MSU and with external collaborators. The college’s commitment to community engagement, including clinics, Street Medicine, and outreach programs, reinforces its role as a trusted healthcare resource in Michigan and around the world.

About the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

With a strong history of supporting MSU athletics and patients throughout Michigan, the department provides clinical care, education and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation to restore the body and mind following trauma or disease and improving the quality of life for those with physical disabilities. Ensuring the future of this care for patients, the department is focused on teaching medical students the art of rehabilitation and caring for patients with physiatry and diagnostic electromyography (EMG).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Osteopathic Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Board-certified physician eligible for medical licensure in Michigan.
• DO degree from an accredited and internationally recognized institution.
• Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Evidence of supporting faculty and/or trainees in career development.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience leading physicians or physician-scientists (e.g., Division Director, Vice Chair, or Chair level).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with business models, budgeting, and forecasting in healthcare and academics.
• In-depth understanding of clinical and/or biomedical research and knowledge of federal funding mechanisms.
• Record of participation in funded research programs and ability to promote research integration across faculty.
• Academic dossier with peer-reviewed publications, funded research, and international recognition through invited lectures and leadership roles.

Required Application Materials

CV

Cover letter

One-page statement of the candidate's vision for the department

List of 3 references

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing which is directly adjacent to Lansing, known as the capital city for the State.   MSU is ranked 28th among the nation’s public universities and has been recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world.  A top global research university, MSU is home to No. 1-ranked graduate programs, innovative research centers and an international community of scientists, scholars, and providers. 

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering, and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

Enjoy NCAA Division I sporting events, a vibrant arts community featuring award-winning museums, diverse performances at the renown Wharton Center for Performing Arts, and an impactful culture of artistic and creative opportunities.  Our central location, favorable economic environment, cultural diversity, and recreation opportunities make living in Mid-Michigan area an ideal place to work, live, and play.