Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Summary

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is a member of the Administrative Leadership Team at the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The Associate Dean is one of the principal academic administrative officers in the COM. The Associate Dean shares responsible for delivery of the curriculum as well as its evaluation and assessment. He/she, along with Assistant Deans and/or Chairs is charged with development of the curriculum for the students of the COM and residents associated with the COM. The Associate Dean is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of the content and outcomes of the curriculum and it's quality improvement processes to ensure that it advances the mission and vision of the COM and University and meets the educational needs of the students. Other responsibilities will include budget preparation and supervision of the COM's medical education and evaluation departments. He/she is charged, along with the remainder of the COM Academic Leadership Team, with promoting an environment and securing the resources that make it possible for the advancement of the student's professionalism, knowledge, skills, and competencies to the level required for a graduate Osteopathic physician. In addition, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will collaborate and provide resources as applicable to promote the growth and development of residency programs, and continuing medical education programs.This position is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and works with other CSA's on the College campus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives at the College, University, and department 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 leads 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 academic administrator providing oversight and evaluation of department activities, to create a positive learning environment according to policies and procedures of the COM and University.
• Oversees a department 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 department through interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating faculty and staff to promote quality instruction, satisfaction, and development.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department operational/capital budgets.
• Oversees the section of the Academic Affairs department that assures compliance with external requirements, including but not limited to SACSCOC, COCA, ACGME, and other professional accrediting agencies.
• Engages in teaching, practice, and/or research as compatible with COM needs and individual scholarship goals, as appropriate.
• Performs related accountabilities responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Desired: Earned doctorate (i.e. PhD, EdD, D.O. or M.D.) in the professional or related discipline.

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Experience

Desired: Six (6) years of teaching experience in a medical educationSix (6) years of progressive and significant educational leadership in medical education program(s) or related area of practice. Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices and procedures.Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff. Expertise in negotiationAbility to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channelsAbility to work as a group leader and group member; team player

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Licensure, Registration, Certification

Desired: Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee, as appropriate.

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About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 16975 - Dean-Senior Associate Academic Affairs
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Medical Education - Academic University
Category: Leadership & Administration
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area