Associate Dean Clinical Affairs

Overview

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The primary emphasis for the clinical Dean will be building relationships with potential clinical partners for access to clerkship training and clinical opportunities, assisting with the continued evolution and delivery of the clinical curriculum, traveling to current and prospective clinical training sites to meet with clinicians and clinical administrators, and providing instruction to student doctors when appropriate. The Clinical Dean will hire and manage the staff and faculty within the Office of Clinical Affairs, support accreditation efforts, provide evaluation and assessment of programs, write and amend policies and procedures as needed, and provide mentorship and guidance to student doctors throughout their education.

The clinical dean will provide leadership in managing problems and issues concerning student doctors, preceptors, rotations, clinical sites, schedules, and grades. They will assist with the Medical Student Performance Evaluations and advising student doctors for the Match and residency placement.

Based on the qualifications and expertise of the successful applicant, they will be asked to provide executive leadership in the absence of the Dean and to represent the Dean and the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) within the university and to external entities locally and nationwide. They will be expected to advance the positive reputation of the institution throughout the osteopathic profession, the medical profession, and to the community.

Additional duties include internal and external College communication, oversight of clinical research activity, student mentorship, advising, assessment, and remediation, budgeting and oversight of fiscal matters, and interacting with other colleges and divisions within the university. Responsibilities include supervisory responsibilities of all staff and faculty in the Office of Clinical Education and coordination and collaboration with SHSU-COM Faculty and clinical preceptors. Maintaining professional and collaborative relationships internal and external to the college is key to success in this position.

The primary focus of this position is to ensure high quality, sustainable, and consistent clinical education and rotations that prepare student doctors for success in residency and future practice. This requires involvement in the osteopathic profession, state medical societies, and community-based organizations that support this mission.

It is preferred that the candidate has an active medical license (or be able to obtain an active license) in the state of Texas. There are opportunities to provide clinical care at the SHSU Physicians Clinic or an outside hospital partner, but this is not a requirement of the position.

Performs other related duties as assigned. This includes service on college and university committees and task forces as well as work with external organizations.

Earned doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Board certification in specialty by a college of either the AOA or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). A record of high-quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability in administration at the hospital, college, or university level. Evidence of experience with medical students, clerkships, and/or graduate medical education is preferred.

Must demonstrate human relations and managerial skills and an understanding of disciplines which comprise the College. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.