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Job Description Summary:

The Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program provides academic and administrative leadership for a specialized graduate program designed to prepare students for admission to professional schools (medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, podiatry, veterinary) or doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. The Director oversees curriculum development, faculty management, research initiatives, accreditation compliance, and student success. This role works closely with faculty, staff, and leadership to align the program with the institution’s mission and industry expectations. Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities Academic & Program Leadership Design, implement, and continuously assess the biomedical sciences curriculum. Build and maintain relationships with professional and graduate programs nationwide. Manage the program’s budget and resources. Ensure academic programs meet accreditation and industry standards. Support faculty innovation in teaching and research. Promote student engagement, advising, and career readiness initiatives. Faculty & Staff Development Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty. Foster a collaborative, inclusive academic environment. Support faculty scholarship, research, and professional growth. Research & Grant Management Facilitate faculty and student research projects, ensuring access to necessary resources. Pursue external funding and grants to grow research and program initiatives. Encourage interdisciplinary research collaborations. Accreditation & Compliance Maintain compliance with accreditation and institutional standards. Lead program assessment Drive continuous quality improvement efforts. Outreach & Partnerships Develop industry, academic, and community partnerships to expand program visibility and opportunities. Represent the program at conferences, professional meetings, and advisory boards. Lead outreach and recruitment efforts for students and faculty. Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field. Extensive higher education experience in teaching, research, and administration. 5+ years prior leadership experience in academic program management preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills. Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program assessment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Proven ability to build relationships with faculty, students, and external partners. Work Environment & Conditions 2+ years of full-time position with administrative, teaching, and research responsibilities. Occasional travel required for conferences, recruitment, and partnership development. Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more. SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage. Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare. A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work. Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents. Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement. You Are Welcome Here

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law—including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.