Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development
Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development
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Job Description
Recruitment Period: 07/08/2025 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$147900-Annual Maximum Salary-$251400
Hiring Range: $71.11/hour-$95.96/hour
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Candidate must reside in one of the five state regions: Washington Alaska Idaho Oregon or Montana.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Dental Medicine Master of Arts in Medical Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima WA a city of approximately 95000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle 170 miles from Portland and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live work and play. For more information visit Summary:
The Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development is responsible for assisting the Associate Dean for Clinical Education in managing the personnel and administrative operations of the Office of Clinical Education and operations of the geographically dispersed COM clinical campus system. Primary areas of focus for the assistant dean will be providing clinical faculty support preceptor education regional travel and required site visits student support including career advising and teaching responsibilities during didactics and preparation for clinical rotations courses. The Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development assists the Associate Dean for Clinical Education in regional sites with various academic and administrative duties. The Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Faculty Development in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Clinical Education serves as a leader in the COM representing the College at various functions with the University and the external community and serving in leadership roles in COM committees and activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Administrative:
Work closely with the Executive Director of Clinical Education for administrative oversight and regional site visit planning
Assist in the supervision of personnel for the department of clinical education and the regional sites
Promote the interests and welfare of the Office (faculty staff and students)
Provide faculty development to assistant deans and clinical faculty
Assist in curriculum development and delivery for third and fourth-year students
Work collaboratively with affiliated regional clinical /sites including hospitals clinics and AHEC partners in the utilization of shared resources faculty and administrative expertise
Serve as one of the points of contact for students faculty and administration to the regional sites
Assist in developing and maintaining postgraduate career planning and advising program for medical students in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Graduate Medical Education
Provide input of agenda and oversight in the planning and execution of campus meetings of the COM clinical education team
Advise and monitor the scheduling and assessment of student rotations
Monitor and address academic or disciplinary problems arising with third and fourth-year medical students
Assist with monitoring and addressing concerns related to clinical preceptors or rotation quality
Assist in overseeing the evaluation system for the regional clinical sites including student/faculty/site evaluation
Recommend clinical faculty for appointment and promotion
Ensure faculty development needs are met within the clinical campus system
Participate in CME creation for COM clinical faculty development programs
Promote clinical campus faculty participation in major student events (white coat commencement and hooding ceremonies)
Teaching:
Maintain academic standards and quality within educational programs
Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education Associate Dean for Clinical Education and the Assistant Deans for Clinical Education to provide curricular integration across all four years of medical schools educational program
Assist with curricular content and incorporation of clinical competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities
Ensure the integration of osteopathic curriculum into core and elective rotations
Participate in weekly didactics sessions through the Clinical Didactics course (CLIN 704) and in the annual Clerkship Prep course (FM 603)
Research and Scholarly Activity:
Promote research and scholarly activity in clinical education
Actively seek external funding for research and scholarly needs as may be feasible
Pursue programs of research development and other scholarly activity for the Department and the COM as may become feasible
Service to the College and University Community:
Serve as a faculty resource
Serve on committees of the COM at the discretion of the Dean
Serve on University committees at the discretion of the President
Demonstrate concern for society by being active in community affairs
Practice and uphold the values of diversity equity and inclusion within osteopathic clinical medical education
Serve as consultant to the university and civic groups or individuals in areas of expertise
Be active in regional and/or national professional organizations in your specialty or discipline and champion students to these organizations where appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need
Education:
Required: Doctoral Degree (DO/MD)
Experience:
Required: 4-6 years
Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong organization interpersonal and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; and ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):
- Health Benefits - Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format or to apply in an alternative format please call Human Resources 509.452.5100.
Employment Type
Full-Time
