Position Summary
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
Special Instructions
N/A
Review of Applications Begins On
03/01/2026
Website
https://pmr.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
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.
