Associate Dean Clinical Affairs

Requisition

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Yearly-Administrative

College of Osteopathic Medicine

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

Must demonstrate human relations and managerial skills, and an understanding of disciplines that comprise the College. Successful applicant must meet current eligibility requirements to serve as a COM Dean based on standards set forth by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

The Associate Dean is a critical member of the college's administrative leadership team and participates in university-wide initiatives. The Associate Dean is expected to support the Dean of the College in addressing the needs of faculty, staff, and students, and provide oversight, evaluation, and direction for college-wide initiatives.

• Build relationships with potential clinical partners for access to clerkship training and clinical opportunities.
• Assist with the continued evolution and delivery of the clinical curriculum.
• Travel to current and prospective clinical training sites to meet with clinicians and clinical administrators.
• Provide instruction to student doctors when appropriate.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to student doctors throughout their education.
• Provide leadership in managing problems and issues concerning student doctors, preceptors, rotations, clinical sites, schedules, and grades.
• Assist with the Medical Student Performance Evaluations and advise student doctors for the Match and residency placement.
• Represent the Dean and the COM within the university and to external entities locally and nationwide, advancing the institution's positive reputation throughout the osteopathic profession, the medical profession, and the community.

• Internal and external college communication.
• Oversight of clinical research activities.
• Student mentorship, advising, assessment, and remediation.
• Budgeting and oversight of fiscal matters.
• Interaction with other colleges and divisions within the university.
• Supervisory responsibilities for all staff and faculty in the Office of Clinical Education.
• Coordination and collaboration with SHSU-COM Faculty and clinical preceptors.
• Maintaining professional and collaborative relationships internally and externally.

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

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