Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences
Belmont University
in Nashville, TN

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Full-Time

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04/16/2025

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Physicians; +1 Other Executive Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences We are now accepting applications for a qualified Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Faculty Internal Job Category
Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time Department
College of Medicine Hours N/A Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

The
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Foundational and Clinical
Sciences (FCS) at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine (FCoM) at
Belmont University is a key leadership role responsible for developing and
overseeing the clinical experiences and affiliations that support the
educational mission of FCoM. This position provides strategic leadership in cultivating
and sustaining relationships with clinical partners, including HCA Healthcare
and the TriStar Division in Nashville, as well as other clinical affiliates
supporting the medical school. In
collaboration with the FCS Department Chair, the Vice Chair of Educational
Affairs, the Vice Chair of Rural Affairs, and other FCoM leaders, the Vice
Chair of Clinical Affairs ensures that clinical learning experiences are of the
highest quality and aligned with accreditation standards, institutional goals,
and the evolving needs of medical education. This role requires an individual
who can effectively navigate partnerships between academic and clinical
entities while maintaining a strong commitment to student learning, faculty
engagement, and the mission of FCoM.

Job functions:

Clinical Educational Engagement
Provides
leadership in securing and maintaining clinical affiliations, with a
primary focus on HCA Healthcare/TriStar hospitals in Nashville, while also
supporting partnerships with other affiliated health systems.
Serves as the
primary FCoM liaison with HCA Healthcare and chairs the FCoM/HCA Advisory
Committee.
Collaborates
with course and clerkship directors to ensure that clinical rotations meet
educational objectives, accreditation standards, and student learning
needs.
Develops and
implements a framework for evaluating and improving the quality of
clinical experiences.
Advocates for
and facilitates faculty development programs for community-based
physicians and clinical faculty engaged in medical student education.
Provides
oversight for the recruitment, onboarding, and development of clinical
preceptors across all affiliated training sites.
Ensures that
clinical learning environments support the professional formation of
medical students and promote a positive learning culture.
Monitors
student feedback and assessment data related to clinical education and
partners with faculty and administration to implement improvements.
Works closely
with the Vice Chair of Educational Affairs to integrate foundational
science principles into clinical training.
Affiliation and Partnership Management
Develops and
nurtures collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations,
hospitals, and community-based clinics to enhance student learning
opportunities.
Engages with
clinical partners on issues related to supervision, assessment, and
professional identity formation for medical students.
Identifies and
negotiates agreements with clinical sites to ensure sufficient placement
opportunities for students across all phases of training.
Partners with
clinical stakeholders to address challenges related to balancing medical
student training with residency training and clinical service needs.
Assists in
mitigating conflicts of interest related to community-based faculty
appointments.
Collaborates with FCoM leadership to explore new
opportunities for expanding clinical education through innovative models,
including interprofessional and longitudinal experiences.
Strategic Planning and Leadership
Works with the
FCS Chair and FCoM administration to align clinical education priorities
with the mission, vision, and values of Belmont University.
Contributes to
strategic planning efforts to enhance clinical learning experiences and
ensure the continued growth of clinical partnerships.
Represents FCoM
in discussions with external organizations, including national medical
education networks and accrediting bodies.
Advocates for
student well-being and professional development within clinical settings.
Promotes a clinical learning environment that incorporates unity and belonging.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character;
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
MD, DO, or
equivalent from an accredited medical school.
Faculty
appointment or eligibility for appointment in FCoM at the rank of
Associate Professor or Professor.
Demonstrated
expertise in undergraduate medical education (UME), clinical faculty
engagement, and managing external partnerships in academic medicine.
Experience in
clinical education leadership, preferably within a community-based medical
school or academic health system.
Strong
understanding of accreditation requirements related to clinical education.
Ability to
build and sustain effective relationships with healthcare partners,
faculty, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience
working with HCA Healthcare or other major hospital networks in developing
and managing medical student education programs.
Leadership
experience in clinical education at the departmental, institutional, or
health system level.
Knowledge of
best practices in medical student supervision, assessment, and
competency-based education.
A commitment to
fostering a Christ-centered, student-focused, and mission-driven culture
at FCoM.
Required EducationMD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited medical school. Required ExperienceDemonstrated expertise in undergraduate medical education (UME), clinical faculty engagement, and managing external partnerships in academic medicine. Experience in clinical education leadership, preferably within a community-based medical school or academic health system. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Click here to learn more. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.
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