Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education

Job Description:

The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Medicine provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development evaluation and support for the clinical components of the COMs medical education curriculum. They are responsible for the recruitment support and evaluation of clinical training sites and clinical faculty supporting the instructional programs of the COM for clinical education. This academic leader works closely with the Dean and the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to ensure the high quality medical training and education is available for the students of the COM in an equitable manner that the clinical partners deliver the curriculum as developed by the COM that a QA/QI process advances the quality of the educational efforts of the COM and the skills of the faculty and that the COM possesses and supports its clinical training sites to ensure they meet all professional expectations and standards expected by the profession or required by accreditation legal or regulatory officials.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Development and Oversight

• Lead the continuous review innovation and enhancement of the clinical components of the medical education curriculum to ensure alignment with professional expectations and evolving healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with the Associate Deans for Preclinical Education faculty and curriculum committees to develop and implement a comprehensive integrated curriculum across all years of medical training.
• Participate in assessing and evaluating of curricular effectiveness student performance quality and consistency of clinical training sites and program outcomes. Along with other key leaders oversee success with a QA/QI process for the programs and faculty to ensure desired outcomes in both internal assessments and external measurements (board pass rates).

Clinical Education and Clerkships

• Work closely with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to oversee and direct clinical instructional programs including core clerkships electives opportunities and requirements for scholarly activity and research in clinical settings and clinical skills training as well as the knowledge and skill that must be developed during the preclinical years to foster success in clinical education and be prepared to move into GME.
• Foster strong relationships and collaboration with affiliated teaching hospitals clinics and healthcare systems to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences are available the fulfil the demands of the COMs curriculum its regulatory standards and the professional expectation of the Osteopathic Profession.
• Work with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for clinical education programs success on board examinations and preparation for entry into GME programs.
• Collaborate with Clerkship Directors and faculty to promote the integration of didactic education and clinical clerkship experiences.

Faculty Development and Support

• Work with faculty to enhance teaching skills curriculum design and assessment methods through a QA/QI process of assessment and education.
• Foster an environment that supports and recognizes excellence in medical education and teaching.

Graduate Medical Education (GME)

• Work with the Assistant Dean of GME to evaluate and support opportunities for GME creation.
• Working with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Assistant Dean of GME provide leadership and support for program directors faculty and residents in all aspects of GME.

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of KHSU-KansasCOM.
• Represent KHSU-KansasCOM on relevant internal and external committees and organizations related to medical education and GME.
• Collaborate with other academic leaders healthcare partners and stakeholders to advance the KHSU-KansasCOM s mission and goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees clinical education programs development delivery and assessment clinical training for students clinical faculty development and assessment for the OMS-III and OMS-IV years for KansasCOM.

QUALIFICATION(S):

• D.O. M.D. or D.O.-M.D./Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have or have a history of board certification in a clinical specialty during career.
• Must have or have a history of having active unrestricted license at some time during career.
• Experience in medical education; curriculum development program development and assessment academic leadership roles.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in an appropriate clinical department.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellence in medical education innovation and continuous improvement.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

It is the policy of Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) not to discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity religion religious creed national origin ancestry age genetic information marital status military or veteran status physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy childbirth and any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation. KHSU-KansasCOM is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities. KHSU-KansasCOM strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity decency and respect. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply Link:

Company: