Division Head - Health Systems Science, School of Medicine

The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, a preliminary accredited medical school with the LCME located in Fayetteville, NC, and welcoming its charter class July 20, 2026, seeks a DIVISION HEAD for the Division of Health Systems Science.   Our mission of social accountability and community engagement, with an equity focus, places a high value on Health System Science.  The DIVISION HEAD will lead the division, oversee our “Empowering the 910: Bridging Health Disparities” course, participate in Health Systems Science education throughout our Clinical Presentation Curriculum, and direct the development of a research agenda for the division in conjunction with our dean of research.  Qualified applicants will have either an MD or DO degree, or a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health).  For physicians, up to 40% time will be allocated to clinical care in the Cape Fear Valley Health system.  Experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education, and evidence of leadership are desired. 

Responsibilities

• Further the mission, vision, and goals of Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine​​​​​ 
• Continuously improve and deliver clinically focused health systems science content within a team-taught, spirally integrated, clinical presentation curriculum.
• Oversee update of course syllabi, learning objectives, content, and assessments.
• Ensure that health systems science content is woven fully into the clinical presentation curriculum and the clinical education curriculum to distinguish the curriculum of MCFV from other medical schools.
• Participate in the education of medical students across all three phases of the curriculum.
• Serve as health systems science content lead within a completely integrated pre-clerkship curriculum.
• Participate in LCME accreditation activities as a leader in the medical school.
• Define and engage in a research/scholarly agenda for Health System Science for the medical school.
• Participate in relevant health system, medical school, and university committees.
• Participate in relevant regional and national organizations.
• Role model professionalism and adhere to institutional policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned MD, DO, Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a field germane to Health Systems Science.
• Preferred to have teaching experience at the medical school level.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative educational approaches.
• Experience in teaching health systems science within an integrated, team-taught curriculum that uses very limited lecturing.
• Evidence of a scholarly approach to education and evidence of scholarship in the field of health systems science or medical education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience using different active learning modalities
• Proficiency with writing NBME-style questions
• Experience with curricular and instructional design
• Experience with curriculum management software systems
• Emerging or established regional or national reputation
• Prior experience as a discipline lead and/or a preclerkship course director
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings
• Experience with a clinical presentation curriculum is desired

Credentials

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree

H‑1B Sponsorship Information

The University values the contributions of international scholars and supports employment‑based sponsorship where possible. At this time, the University is unable to initiate H‑1B petitions for individuals located outside the United States who would require consular processing.

For candidates already in the U.S., the University may consider the following H‑1B actions:

• Change of Status (COS)
• Change of Employer (COE)

Candidates working in the U.S. on valid OPT may be eligible for H‑1B sponsorship through a Change of Status after review of immigration documentation and qualifications.

All other sponsorship requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis in consultation with immigration counsel.