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 Embryology/Genetics provides academic, administrative, and educational leadership for embryology and genetics instruction across all four (4) years of the NCOM curriculum. The Section Chief ensures embryology and genetics content 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 human development, inheritance, and genomic principles essential to clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and patient care. The Section Chief plays a critical role in curriculum development/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 provided
- 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: 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 Embryology/Genetics, you should have:
Knowledge, Skill and Experience
- Terminal Degree: PhD, DO, MD, or equivalent in Embryology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, or related discipline
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic medicine or higher education (osteopathic preferred)
- Demonstrated experience teaching embryology and/or genetics 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
- Basic computer & technology skills
Your responsibilities as the Section Chief of Embryology/Genetics will include:
- Actively promote participation of embryology and genetics faculty in the teaching of osteopathic medical students at all levels
- Provide leadership and oversight for embryology, genetics, and related foundational science instruction as defined by the curriculum
- Ensure embryology and genetics courses are well organized, educationally rigorous, and aligned with defined learning objectives and outcomes
- Coordinate with the Chair of Foundational Sciences to ensure integration with anatomy, histology, pathology, biochemistry/physiology, and clinical sciences
- Participate in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the integrated curriculum
- Ensure content reflects current scientific knowledge, including clinically relevant genomics and developmental biology
- Promote clinical correlation, including congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, screening, and interpretation of genetic information
- 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 embryology and genetics faculty
- Promote faculty development and scholarly activity within the embryology/genetics disciplines
- 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
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 in shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians through innovative primary care education, community engagement, and academic excellence. If you are a collaborative physician-leader passionate about advancing primary care, population health, and evidence-based medical education, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States 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.