What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean of College - Rural and Underserved Education position at Sam Houston State University?
Department
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Full Time
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition: 202500030ES
Educational And Experience Requirement
Earned MD or DO degree, from a college accredited by theLCMEorAOA. Board certification in his or her specialty by a college of either theAOAorABMS. A record of high quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability in administration at 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 which comprise the College.
Nature And Purpose Of Position
Serves as a critical member of the colleges administrative leadership team and participates in university-wide initiatives. Assists the Dean and leadership of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in dealing with the needs of faculty, staff, and students of the College, and providing oversight, evaluation, and direction for college-wide initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Helps lead and direct the Office of Clinical Integration and builds relationships with potential clinical partners for access to high quality clerkship training and potential residency opportunities. Responsible for expanding the number and scope of clinical rotations and base sites for clinical students. Ensures appropriate on-site and remote interaction between clinical adjunct faculty, student doctors, and theCOMcampus. Requires travel to clinical base sites as needed to strengthen current relationships with hospital and clinic administrators as well as physicians and will seek to develop new relationships at new sites. Additional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Integration, the Dean of the College, and other leadership with general administration, curriculum and instruction, accreditation efforts, evaluation and assessment, faculty matters, College organization, internal and external College communication, research activity, student matters, administration of scholarships, fiscal matters, and interacting with other colleges and divisions within the university. Responsible for accreditation documents with attention to those standards that are specific to clinical rotations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
SHSU-COMwas created with an expressed mission of promoting primary care in rural and underserved areas. There is a required Rural and Underserved Medicine clerkship and while many of our clinical rotation sites are rural or underserved, there is a need for additional executive leadership to have a real presence in those communities and visit our students in those areas on a regular basis. Significant amount of travel will be required.
Position includes a faculty appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor (non-tenure track). Preference will be given to a primary care physician who could also see patients in theSHSUPhysicians clinic.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P. . Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Full Time
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition: 202500030ES
Educational And Experience Requirement
Earned MD or DO degree, from a college accredited by theLCMEorAOA. Board certification in his or her specialty by a college of either theAOAorABMS. A record of high quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability in administration at 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 which comprise the College.
Nature And Purpose Of Position
Serves as a critical member of the colleges administrative leadership team and participates in university-wide initiatives. Assists the Dean and leadership of the College of Osteopathic Medicine in dealing with the needs of faculty, staff, and students of the College, and providing oversight, evaluation, and direction for college-wide initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Helps lead and direct the Office of Clinical Integration and builds relationships with potential clinical partners for access to high quality clerkship training and potential residency opportunities. Responsible for expanding the number and scope of clinical rotations and base sites for clinical students. Ensures appropriate on-site and remote interaction between clinical adjunct faculty, student doctors, and theCOMcampus. Requires travel to clinical base sites as needed to strengthen current relationships with hospital and clinic administrators as well as physicians and will seek to develop new relationships at new sites. Additional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Integration, the Dean of the College, and other leadership with general administration, curriculum and instruction, accreditation efforts, evaluation and assessment, faculty matters, College organization, internal and external College communication, research activity, student matters, administration of scholarships, fiscal matters, and interacting with other colleges and divisions within the university. Responsible for accreditation documents with attention to those standards that are specific to clinical rotations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
SHSU-COMwas created with an expressed mission of promoting primary care in rural and underserved areas. There is a required Rural and Underserved Medicine clerkship and while many of our clinical rotation sites are rural or underserved, there is a need for additional executive leadership to have a real presence in those communities and visit our students in those areas on a regular basis. Significant amount of travel will be required.
Position includes a faculty appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor (non-tenure track). Preference will be given to a primary care physician who could also see patients in theSHSUPhysicians clinic.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P. . Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com
