Department Chair for Medical Education

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning. Required Documents to Apply: Applicants should submit the following materials: • Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interests • A detailed curriculum vitae • Teaching philosophy statement • Diversity statement Job Description: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dynamic leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of a novel four-year medical school curriculum grounded in the tenets of whole health. About The Position AWSOM is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track department chair of medical education. The role of chair will be up to 0.2 FTE, and combined with teaching the position is for 1.0 FTE. The department chair will provide visionary leadership, administrative oversight, and sound mentoring for the Medical Education department. The department chair serves at the interface of faculty and admin to facilitate efforts ensuring excellence in UME. This position requires an individual with a proven background in medical education, a commitment to academic excellence, and an ability to foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment. The department chair will hold a pivotal leadership role within the institution and will report to the Dean. The department chair will be expected to actively teach within the non-clerkship portions of the curriculum as pertinent to specialty. Position Rank/Classification Applicants are expected to merit the rank of full professor. We are building a workplace and learning climate in which inclusive excellence and whole health principles are inextricable parts of our culture and practices. All voices are heard and valued, and professional and personal growth are actively supported. While AWSOM does not have a tenure track, we are building a school that will facilitate exceptional professional development opportunities for our faculty and other team members. Key Responsibilities Provide visionary leadership for the Department of Medical Education (DME), setting academic and administrative priorities to accomplish the mission of the department. Devise a strategic plan for the department aligned with the school mission, with a budget that is managed responsibly and updated annually. Participate in the hiring process of faculty members. Actively teach within your content area and contribute to the education and mentoring of medical students. Collaborate with academic administration on the annual performance appraisal cycle of the department, and the corresponding annual faculty evaluations. Support all DME operational activities in medical education, including research, faculty development, program development, and process improvement across the education spectrum. Together with course directors and the Office of Curricular Affairs develop quality improvement diagnostics and skills remediation programs for faculty. Collaborate with AWSOM leadership/administration to advise new educational initiatives, promote innovation in educational scholarship, and support continuous quality improvement. Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures. Be involved in establishing a faculty member mentorship program in educational scholarship and academic medicine career development. Identify and support external funding and philanthropic opportunities to support the DME. Collaborate with others in our ecosystem (the Whole Health Institute, Crystal Bridges, The Momentary and Art Bridges). Minimum Qualifications MD, DO, or PhD in a relevant field. Greater than ten (10) years of experience in undergraduate medical education in LCME or COCA accredited medical school. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role in an academic setting, preferably a school of medicine. Experience chairing medical school committees. Active participation in the faculty promotion process. Active involvement in providing faculty development. Record of success in effective faculty mentoring. Greater than two (2) years of course director experience within medical education, including curriculum and assessment development and implementation. Recognized excellence in the delivery of medical education. Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating integrated foundational science courses with a human health emphasis. Substantial knowledge and experience regarding program evaluation, instructional design, learner assessment, and educational technology. Sustained scholarly contributions to the field of medicine and medical education. Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education programs. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. Experience in new endeavors (e.g., curriculum development, new degree tract, creating/founding departments, research programs, etc.) Well-developed leadership, interpersonal communication, and team-building skills. Competence in time management such as managing multiple projects simultaneously for different stakeholders and meeting project deadlines. Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and rapid-paced academic medical environment. Skills Expected of All AWSOM Team Members Exemplary written, verbal and other communication skills Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the position and the school Collaborative Skills: Build and maintain relationships internal and external to the organization Creative and Open-Minded: Enjoy exploring and supporting innovation in teaching strategies, topic areas, professional growth opportunities, and more Discerning: Ability to recognize and support innovation Highly self-directed, and reliable and accountable Strong commitment to self-care Committed to Diversity and Inclusion: Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., co-workers, students, community members) Ability to effectively mentor a diversity of individuals Commitment to meet and maintain professional development requirements related to this role About Us! Founded in 2021 by philanthropist Alice Walton, the School of Medicine will offer a medical degree-granting program that builds on conventional medicine with an inclusive, compassionate, and whole health approach. The School of Medicine embraces self-care to empower students to care for their patients and themselves and helps them rise to the health challenges of the 21st century with a focus on mental, physical, social, and emotional health. The School will have an attached clinic for training in these concepts. Currently, the School of Medicine seeks to be a national medical school with the goal of welcoming its inaugural class in 2025, pending programmatic and institutional accreditation. Construction of the 154,000 square-foot building has begun with the goal of completing and welcoming the first class in Fall 2025, pending accreditation. AWSOM will be located east of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. What We Seek We are building a cadre of medical professionals trained in conventional medicine and in whole health, by reimagining medical education. We seek leaders and faculty who are excited by this endeavor. We are building a health care learning and delivery environment in which diversity is a strength and highly valued. Thus, we seek candidates who contribute to diversity in all its forms. Ideal candidates are committed to our goals of inclusive excellence, and to facilitating optimal health for all using a whole health approach. Faculty and staff members will contribute to the development and rollout of the ARCHES curriculum, which is built on evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. It includes the following six core elements: Art of Healing Research, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Clinical Care Health Systems Sciences Embracing Whole Health Science of Medicine All six areas of the curriculum will be interwoven throughout the four-year curriculum. How To Apply Applicants should submit the following materials: Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interests A detailed curriculum vitae Teaching philosophy statement Diversity statement Only complete applications will be considered. References will be required from finalists. Proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States will need to be provided on your first day of work. All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement, background check and verification of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work. The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Review of applications begin Immediately. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/24). Position open until filled. Positions Open Until Filled #LI-Onsi Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) provides professional support services in the areas of campus management, communications, finance, human resources and technology for these non-profits founded by Alice Walton: Alice L. Walton Foundation is a grant-making institution working to enhance the quality of life for individuals by providing access to offerings that improve well-being and create diverse and inclusive communities. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is a four-year, medical degree-granting program that builds on foundational sciences and clinical practices with a compassionate, inclusive, and whole-person approach to care. Pending accreditation, the school will welcome its inaugural class in 2025. Art Bridges Foundation works to get great works of American art out of storage and into communities. Through partnerships with museums of all sizes across the United States, it creates and supports arts programs that educate, inspire, and deepen engagement with local audiences. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a museum offering free admission to a world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture and five miles of sculpture and walking trails. Momentary is a satellite contemporary art space to Crystal Bridges. This adaptive reuse project turned a decommissioned cheese factory into a place for visual and performing arts, festivals, artists-in-residence, culinary experiences, and more. 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