Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences
Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences
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Job Description
Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences
About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private nonprofit graduatelevel health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith Arkansas. ACHEs servicedriven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014 ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90000 with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains Fort Smith is nestled between the OzarkSt. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking mountain biking rock climbing hang gliding whitewater rafting and camping all within a short drive. In addition the city supports a variety of cultural attractions including museums theaters an awardwinning symphony and two historic entertainment districts.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences under the supervision of the Dean of ARCOM is directly responsible for the leadership development supervision and assessment of biomedical science education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Development
- Support and promotes the mission of the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Supervises and evaluates the chairs or course directors of biomedical science courses.
- Serves on ARCOM committees as required.
- Completes faculty evaluations on a timely basis.
- Works collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine to integrate biomedical and clinical education into the fouryear curriculum and helps integrate the integration of osteopathic principles and practices.
- Prepares and recommends an annual biomedical sciences budget to the Dean.
- Recommends employment promotion or dismissal of biomedical sciences faculty to the Dean.
- Develops supervises and evaluates biomedical curriculum courses in conjunction with the biomedical faculty.
- Oversee and manage the delivery of OMS I and OMS II curriculum.
- Assists with the preparation of reports and documentation required for accreditation purposes on a timely basis.
- Provides timely reports to the Dean as required.
- Encourages and promotes scholarly activity for biomedical sciences.
- Assists in the monitoring of academic progress of all students to assure progress toward graduation.
- Approves and recommends to the Dean the selection of required educational materials and equipment.
- Recommends faculty development programs and activities.
- Serves as biomedical sciences representative to local state and national academic organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. DO or MD) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.
- Demonstrated leadership productivity and administrative experience in a clinical professional research or educational settings.
- Eligible for coverage by the colleges malpractice insurer if applicable.
- Demonstrated leadership productivity and administrative experience in a professional research or educational setting.
- Strong skills pertinent to teamwork communication staff management and supervision analytic problem solving and education advocacy.
- Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years (3) academic experience as a department chair biomedical education.
- Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service scholarly activity medical research or education.
Required knowledge skills and abilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education in the classroom laboratory simulation and standardized laboratory settings and in clinical settings for students and residents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum templates and educational formats.
- Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in one or more of the medical psychological or social disciplines required for the education of medical students the practice of medicine the advancement of medical knowledge and research.
- Demonstrate leadership skills organizational skills delegation skills and time management skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office.
- Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
- Ability to understand oral and written information using the English language and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
- Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment as well as outside contributors.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason analyze information and events and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Expertise in negotiation.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- May be exposed to short intermittent and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include but not limited to pens pencils calculators computer keyboards telephone etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices conference rooms and on occasion to offcampus sites to attend meetings conferences workshops seminars etc.
- May require significant travel or work away from campus.
- Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
- Frequently required to work at a desk conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
- Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
- Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability or any other reason please contact Vicki Broadaway Vice President of Human Resources at 479.308.2287 or
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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