Section Chief, Pharmacology

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 Pharmacology provides academic, administrative, and educational leadership for pharmacology instruction across all four (4) years of the NCOM curriculum. The Section Chief ensures the pharmacology curriculum is vertically integrated, clinically relevant, student-centered, and aligned with NCOM’s mission and COCA accreditation standards.

This role supports NCOM’s commitment to educating osteopathic physicians with a strong foundation in pharmacologic principles, therapeutics, and medication safety essential to clinical decision-making and patient care. The Section Chief plays a critical role in curriculum development and delivery, faculty oversight, instructional quality, student assessment, accreditation alignment, and scholarly activity, contributing directly to academic excellence and institutional readiness.

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.

Responsibilities

Actively promote participation of pharmacology faculty in the teaching of osteopathic medical students at all levels
Provide leadership and oversight for pharmacology and related foundational science instruction as defined by the curriculum
Ensure pharmacology courses are well organized, educationally rigorous, and aligned with defined learning objectives and outcomes
Coordinate with the Chair of Foundational Sciences to ensure integration of pharmacology with biochemistry/physiology, pathology, microbiology/immunology, and clinical sciences
Participate in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the integrated curriculum
Ensure pharmacology content reflects current scientific knowledge, evidence-based therapeutics, and patient safety principles
Promote integration of prescribing principles, medication mechanisms of action, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions into the curriculum
Participate in evaluation and assessment processes and assign final grades
Monitor student performance and provide academic support or intervention when necessary
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate pharmacology faculty
Promote faculty development and scholarly activity within the pharmacology discipline
Ensure compliance with COCA accreditation standards and institutional policies
Serve on institutional committees as assigned
Establish and maintain professional relationships with academic peers and relevant professional organizations
Perform other duties and responsibilities that supervisory or administrative leadership may deem necessary

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Terminal degree: PhD, PharmD, DO, MD, or equivalent in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic medicine or higher education (osteopathic preferred)
Demonstrated experience teaching pharmacology or therapeutics in a medical or health sciences program
Knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, accreditation, and educational research
Demonstrated excellence in modern instructional methods (TBL, PBL, flipped classroom)
Competence in research and scholarly activity
Prior leadership experience preferred

Competencies

Analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills
Superior decision-making ability
Strong organizational skills
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships
Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving academic environment
Ability to collaborate and lead within interdisciplinary teams

About NCOM

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 granted Pre-Accreditation status by 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.

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.

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