Assistant Dean, Clinical

Assistant Dean, Clinical Marian University, Inc. Indianapolis, IN Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Academic institution experience University teaching experience Medical License General management Teaching Hospital experience University experience Full Job Description As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews Marian University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being responsible for the academic and administrative oversight of the third and fourth years of the osteopathic medical curriculum and engages in components of clinical education that occur in the pre-clinical years of the curriculum. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the psychomotor and entrustable professional activities aspects of student learning throughout the curriculum. This includes early identification of "at-risk" students and assuring appropriate and well-timed remediation for clerkship-related coursework as well as interventions to mediate the risk of failure on the

COMLEX-USA

Level 2 CE examination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees, develops, and refines the clerkship curriculum as established by the Curriculum Committee and based on best practices for clinical education. Partners with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to provide effective UME to GME transition Contributes to the pre-clerkship curriculum and engages with the longitudinal curriculum through collaboration with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Clinical Science faculty/staff Facilitates and participates in bi-directional communication with clinical partners on regular and as needed basis, including but not limited to regular visits to clinical sites. Creates mutually shared goals with internal and external partners Establishes, develops, maintains, and expands clinical relationships with hospitals and clinics to support clerkships and graduate medical education Identifies health system partners to increase quality and quantity of clinical training Builds relationships across the region to increase MU-WCOM's footprint and impact Provides oversight of the Osteopathic Principles and Practice Curriculum across the academic continuum (1st -4th year) Develops, provides, and promotes faculty/preceptor development sessions for clinical partners (including sessions for residents) Provides site comparability reports, feedback and suggestions to clinical partners Ensures adequacy of and safe clinical learning environments for medical students Ensures that needs and expectations of clinical sites are managed in accordance with the affiliation agreements arranged between the sites and the school, and are in keeping with accreditation requirements Participates in preparation for and conduct of COCA accreditation site visits Oversees and ensures adherence to clerkship - related COCA policies Develops and manages policies and ensure their regular implementation and integration across all teaching sites Develops and manages a fiscally responsible budget for the clerkship curriculum Develops and implements learning and advising strategies for preparation of students for licensure examinations (specifically Level 2CE) Serves as one of the sponsors of the Professional Identity Formation Series Partners with other faculty across health professions (internal and external) to provide Interprofessional Education Experiences Creates new opportunities in the community for students to increase the reach and impact of MU and MU-WCOM Contributes to the advising processes, procedures, and activities to support MU-WCOM students in their pursuit of desired GME placement Contributes to teaching across the continuum of the curriculum Supervises, evaluates, and provides professional development of the clinical chairs and/or other faculty in the clinical affairs department, as indicated on the organizational chart Contributes to the selection and development of MU-WCOM faculty addendum Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly activity and research Promotes and fosters an innovative teaching and learning environment conducive to academic excellence Coordinates activities consistent with the mission, strategic goals, and objectives of MU and MU-WCOM Advances the vision and strategies of the Dean for the efficient and effective operation of the WCOM Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of WCOM or the

SVP of Health Professions University Expectations:

Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors Participates in developing WCOM strategic plans, goals, and objectives Assists to establish and meet WCOM measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To be qualified for this position the candidate must meet the following requirements: A DO or MD degree with AOA or ABMS board certification At least five (5) years of experience teaching in academic institutions At least five (5) years of leadership experience in academic (hospital or related settings) A proven track record as a leader, teacher, and public servant in a variety of settings Hold an unlimited license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana Experience with COCA accreditation preferred. Requires occasional travel as needed

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to assist in management of budgets Engage in scholarly activity and research Have excellent interpersonal skills to successfully engage with people. Have experience interpreting the COCA, AOA, ACGME, ACCME, and other applicable accreditation standards Have knowledge of levels of the COMLEX-USA and steps of the USMLE licensure exams Be able to establish liaison with a broad range of campus entities with successful and collaborative interaction Effectively represent the WCOM with professionalism and effective collaborative interactions with external entities, including clinical partners, representatives of educational organizations, and governmental agencies.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.