Assistant Dean OMS IV (College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Overview

Summary

Plan, develop, implement, and provide guidance and expertise for policies and procedures that will aid in the establishment and operation of OMS III and OMS IV clinical rotations and OMS 1 and OMS II clinical education opportunities for the students and graduates of BUCOM in cooperation with affiliates and partners of the COM. Assist our affiliated clinical partners with both the development of new and continued compliance of existing medical student programs to meet COCA requirements. Work with hospitals and other institutions to establish new programs, supervise programs to ensure quality evaluation and improvement for existing programs, assist in the recruitment of administration, faculty and residents for the programs affiliated with the COM and assist in the establishment of clinical education opportunities for the pre-doctoral students of the COM. Work with the Assistant Dean of GME to maintain the COM status as an educational sponsor for GME. Provide consultation and assistance to aid in ensuring that the programs provide for the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles and practices and assure that the participants have the faculty and opportunity to reach the level of competency, skills and knowledge established by the accreditation, licensure, and certification agencies in the state of Tennessee and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Demonstrates an active and consistent commitment to the mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). Provide oversight and direction for the OMS III faculty, administration, and staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the undergraduate medical education curriculum and programs.
• Enrollment Management and Retention: Assists with Enrollment Management initiatives of the COM and University as applicable.
• Department Operations: Principal academic administrator providing oversight and evaluation of department activities, with an emphasis on year four with the Clinical Dean for GME, for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research, and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.
• Learning: Oversees a department that facilitates the development and implementation of comprehensive curriculum (including OPP/OMM curricula), that promotes student learning outcomes that meet accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and professional accrediting agencies.
• Human Resources: Principal administrator for operational management of the department through interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating faculty and staff to promote quality instruction, satisfaction, and development.
• Finance and Budget: Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department operational/capital budgets.
• IE/Accreditation and Program Review: Oversees the section of the Academic Affairs department that assures compliance with external requirements, including but not limited to SACSCOC, COCA, ACGME, and other professional accrediting agencies.
• Teaching/Scholarly Activities: Engages in teaching, practice, and/or research as compatible with COM needs and individual scholarship goals, as appropriate.
• Other: Performs related accountabilities responsibilities as required or directed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Medical Doctor Degree, PhD) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.
• Five years (5) academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center, or seven years (7) experience as a full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education.
• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of learning theories, educational practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, promote, and evaluate academic/educational programs and staff.
• Expertise in negotiation
• Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
• Ability to work as a group leader and group member, team player
• Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee, as appropriate.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.