What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education position at Arizona State University?
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Faculty, with Administrative Appoint
Tempe Campus
Position Description
Arizona State University invites applications for the inaugural Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education for the newly established School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. This full-time position carries the faculty rank of Clinical Professor. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2025 .
The Senior Associate Dean will work with faculty and staff to provide strategic guidance as it pertains to planning, and implementation of medical education. Reporting to the Dean of the SOMME, they will guide the development of the academic and programmatic structure and
delivery. The successful candidate will not only oversee key aspects of medical education but will lead strategic efforts to advance the mission and goals of the SOMME. Additionally, the individual will engage with other members of the academic and administrative leadership team to
collaboratively design a plan to ensure optimal performance and continuous quality improvement of a matrixed organizational structure that traverses curricular guidance, student and faculty
support, and other administrative and leadership functions.
The Senior Associate Dean will shape the curriculum, fostering a dynamic learning environment, and creating graduates capable of delivering exceptional patient care, devising scalable healthcare solutions, and pushing the boundaries of medical science, all while embracing a commitment to applying a humanistic approach to patient care, and integration of medical education with
engineering and technology.
About the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering :
Our mission is to cultivate physicians who can integrate their medical expertise with leading-edge engineering and augmented intelligence (AI) skills in a human-centered framework and develop
innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. Our faculty will advance clinical practice and knowledge through education and translational research to deliver a groundbreaking medical
education experience that fosters uncompromised excellence in patient care, biomedical
discovery, engineering solutions, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates of the school will be equipped to identify, envision, and implement creative answers to the evolving obstacles in health care for their individual patients, communities, and beyond.
The School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will embody the ethos of ASU's New American University model, promoting a transformative approach to medical education. Our
commitment is to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders by equipping them with advanced clinical knowledge and engineering skills that seamlessly integrate the principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, and interprofessional collaboration embedded in a
humanistic framework. Faculty dedicated to excellence in clinical practice and advancing cutting- edge research and innovation will train new physicians to deliver exceptional patient care and
develop scalable solutions that address the unique healthcare challenges of our community. Grounded in competency and compassion, our graduates will lead and redefine the boundaries of medical science, increasing access to high-quality health care and improving outcomes for the state of Arizona.
About Arizona State University :
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and
overall health of the communities it serves.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Establish a vision that supports the mission of the School of Medicine and provide strategic guidance and oversight that will place the school on the path to being recognized nationally and internationally as a model for medical and advanced medical engineering education.
- Identify key internal and external faculty and staff members with expertise in medicine, engineering, and humanities for roles in the new school.
- Ensure the school mission and vision are embedded in the design and values of the curriculum; support collaborative endeavors to improve all academic programs for students; promote educational innovation.
- Lead Strategic Implementation for the SOMME medical education program and ensure implementation of long-term strategic plans for the school
- Design a learning environment to encourage research and innovation in medical education and medical engineering, with a focus on creating scalable solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence and related technologies.
Required Qualifications :
Desired Qualifications :
Application Instructions
The application deadline is March 7, 2025 (30 days after the position is posted nationally). Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is
filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials :
The applicant’s last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair : Dr. Randy Burd : Randy.Burd@asu.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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