Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

1 day ago


Memphis, TN, United States Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Full time
Overview

Job Summary:

The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs is a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team at the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and serves as a principal leader in clinical education. This role shares responsibility for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the clinical curriculum for both COM students and affiliated residents. The Senior Associate Dean collaborates with deans, program chairs, and directors to develop a comprehensive clinical curriculum that aligns with the mission and vision of the COM and University. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum quality, assessment, and outcomes to ensure it meets the educational needs of students and prepares them for practice as Osteopathic physicians. Additional duties include budget preparation, supervision of the Baptist University Clinical Education Network (BUCEN), and development of a robust clinical education infrastructure. The Senior Associate Dean also supports residency and continuing medical education programs, fostering an environment that advances student professionalism, clinical knowledge, and competency.

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and works with other CSAs on the College campus.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Participates in the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives at the College, University, and division level. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of COM programs. Contributes and oversees changes required for improvement. Responsible for the implementation of applicable COM and/or University strategies, that lead to the deployment of programs for students' academic success in a comprehensive curriculum (including OPP/OMM curricula) in medical school and/or residency.
  • Assists with Enrollment Management initiatives of the COM and University as applicable.
  • Principal clinical administrator providing oversight and evaluation of division activities, to create a positive learning environment according to policies and procedures of the COM and University.
  • Oversee a division that facilitates the development and implementation of comprehensive curriculum (including OPP/OMM curricula), that promotes student learning outcomes that meet accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and professional accrediting agencies.
  • Principal administrator for operational management of the division through interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating faculty and staff to promote quality instruction, satisfaction, and development.
  • Responsible for the preparation and administration of the division operational/capital budgets.
  • Oversee the section of the Clinical Affairs division that assures compliance with external requirements, including but not limited to SACSCOC, COCA, ACGME, and other professional accrediting agencies.
  • Embodies the essential values of academic integrity, collaboration and sustaining relationships within BUCOM, Baptist Medical Group (BMG), Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC), and with external community partners, while integrating changing demands of health care and exemplifying importance of integrative approaches to health care within the curricula. Oversees the development of new clinical rotation sites, programs and clerkships and promotes collaborative efforts for the growth and development of GME opportunities with affiliated hospitals, federal and private clinics, other colleges of medicine and other health professions in BUCOM's service area. Oversees the operation and management of the Baptist University Clinical Education Network (BUCEN). Represents the COM professionally and advances the medical profession and service to the public provided by the COM.
  • Engages in teaching, practice, and/or research as compatible with COM needs and individual scholarship goals, as appropriate.
  • Performs related accountabilities and responsibilities as required or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Earned Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) accredited college of osteopathic medicine (COM); academic administrative experience related to a COM responsibility, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and supervision, adult educational advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices and procedures.
  • Five (5) years teaching experience.
  • Five (5) years of progressive and significant educational leadership in an osteopathic COM.
  • Ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff.
  • Board certification from the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties.
  • Current unrestricted license to practice medicine. Ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee, as appropriate
  • Operational knowledge of personal computers, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Earned Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) accredited college of osteopathic medicine (COM); academic administrative experience related to a COM responsibility, curriculum and instruction, educational administration and supervision, adult educational advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices and procedures.
  • Seven (7) years of progressive and significant educational leadership in osteopathic COM.
  • Ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff.
  • Board certification from the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties.
  • Current unrestricted license to practice medicine. Ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee, as appropriate
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products and previous experience with student information software, such as Jenzabar EX.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills


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