assistant/associate dean of clinical education - Erie, PA, United States - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Description

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine has opened a search for an Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education for the new LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine.

In conjunction with the Dean of the SPM and other administrative faculty and staff, the Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Education is administratively responsible for Year III and Year IV of the curriculum as well as coordinating with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Preclinical Education for any didactic components of clinical education that occur in Year I and II of the curriculum.

At the direction of the Dean, oversees and directs the academic, administrative, financial, and public relations functions for the clinical education program, including the supervision of all clinical rotations and development of rotation sites.

• Under the leadership of the Dean, and in cooperation with other faculty, be responsible for the entire Year III and Year IV podiatric clinical education program as well as those components of clinical education that occur in Year I and Year II;
• Supervises other faculty members and oversees a variety of clinical rotations across the United States;
• Establishes clinical goals, objectives, and outcome measures to assess student, faculty, and affiliate performance;
• Develops a sufficient network of student rotations and clinical community sites to support the pre-doctoral clinical education program;
• Develop and maintain affiliation agreements with residency programs, with a minimum of 40 spots for graduates,
• Responsible for originating and obtaining affiliation agreements and all other required documents from teaching sites;
• Acts as the repository for all clinical affiliation agreements;
• Will visit all clinical sites regularly and as appropriate;
• Spends time reviewing current literature in order to recommend implementation of new and innovative curricular programs to the Provost, in order to assure that LECOM maintains a cutting edge educational program;
• Oversees the evaluation and assessment process;
• Works with the Provost, the Dean, and the other Assistant/Associate Deans to direct the entire LECOM campus podiatric program;
• Helps lead the faculty in the design and definition of the clinical curriculum and in the development of educational policy consistent with the mission of the Institution;
• Works with the Regional Deans to identify, evaluate, counsel, and advise adjunct faculty who teach in the clinical education curriculum;
• Responsible for clinical education student guidance, mentoring, and counseling;
• Reviews site visit reports and logs submitted by students for their rotations;
• In cooperation with others, is responsible for communication with faculty and students;
• Works with the other Assistant/Associate Deans to evaluate, counsel, and advise faculty in meeting their responsibilities;
• Prepares and administers the budget for the entire clinical education area;
• Develops and initiates in-service and leadership training;
• Recommends prospective adjunct clinical faculty to the Dean;
• Oversees and directs exams for program success concerning clinical education;
• Responsible for knowledge of all CPME and MSCHE requirements for accreditation;
• Teaches and facilitates as requested by the Dean;
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively lead faculty and staff in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the institution.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws;
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems;
• Ensures the development and implementation of the clinical curriculum;
• Create PowerPoint presentations and deliver lectures concerning clinical education and other educational programs on an as needed basis;
• Serve as a faculty mentor for students in a variety of related issues (i.e. students experiencing academic difficulties...Etc.);
• Participate in educational related research either as a principle investigator or student mentor as needed;
• Provide consultation services to other faculty members in regards to clinical education;
• Periodically review the clinical education program and offer suggestions for improvement;
• Serve on various committees as assigned;
• Contributes toward specific projects and functions related to the SPM;
• Tracks student attendance and provide attendance reports;
• Make sure all post-course evaluations are completed by students and tracked accordingly;
• Travel including overnight travel is required;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Podiatric Medicine.
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Dean or his/her designee; and
• Accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.

a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Strong leadership skills with experience with strategic planning, systems improvement, budgets, effective management, and a background in health policy;
• Knowledge of clinical education concepts necessary to ensure a proper understanding for students;
• Have a working knowledge of affiliation agreements;
• Knowledge of osteopathic principles and practices;
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level.
• Knowledge of patients' (HIPAA) and students' (FERPA) privacy;
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines;
• Protect equipment (office, facility, etc.);
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful, professional and cooperative manner.

Candidate must be board certified; licensed or eligible for a current license to practice podiatric medicine; and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in academic administration and medical education at the level of Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chair, Director of Medical Education, and/or Residency Program Director is required.