ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR CLINICAL MEDICAL EDUCATION, PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

D’Youville University’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine has opened a search for an Associate Dean of Clinical Education. The Associate Dean is the principal clinical medical education administrative officer and is responsible for the implementation of the clinical academic program, the coordination of the academic calendar, division budget preparation and administration, supervision of the medical education staff, and assuring the curricular content is taught, learned and assessed in a manner that is appropriate for the student’s achievement of professional competencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the leadership of the Dean, and in cooperation with other faculty, be responsible for the entire clinical education of the program;
• 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 enough network of student rotations and clinical community sites to support the clinical education program;
• Develop and maintain affiliation agreements with residency programs;
• Responsible for originating and obtaining affiliation agreements and all other required documents from teaching sites;
• Acts as the repository for all clinical affiliation agreements;
• Visit all clinical sites regularly and as appropriate;
• Spends time reviewing current literature to recommend implementation of new and innovative curricular programs;
• Oversees the evaluation and assessment process;
• 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;
• Responsible for clinical education student guidance, mentoring, and counseling;
• In cooperation with others, is responsible for communication with faculty and students;
• Works with the other Associate Deans/Directors, Chairs to evaluate, counsel, and advise faculty in meeting their responsibilities;
• Prepares and administers the budget for the entire clinical education area;
• Recommends prospective adjunct clinical faculty to the Dean;
• Oversees and directs exams for program success concerning clinical education;
• Responsible for knowledge of all COCA and MSCHE requirements for accreditation;
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively lead faculty and staff in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the institution.
• Periodically review the clinical education program and offer suggestions for improvement;
• Serve on various committees as assigned;
• Participate in faculty interviews, student interviews, committees, and other service to the college as assigned by the Dean.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• D.O./M.D. degree preferred with a history in academic medicine teaching and assesment.

• A Ph.D. with an academic background in medical education from an accredited 

  institution may be considered, if the experience includes equivalent education leadership skills in medical education.

• A physician with successful completion of an approved faculty development or other graduate program in education management preferred. 

• If a physician, State Licensure required.

• Experience: Five years of full-time teaching experience in a medical school and successful administrative experience at the Discipline or Department level in higher education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 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 interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• 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; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful, professional and cooperative manner.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION:

D’Youville is a highly regarded private university and research institution with a rich history located on the vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation. While preparing students for the 21st-century, D’Youville excels at helping students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to strengthen the institution and positively impact the student experience and surrounding community.

Founded in 1908, the Grey Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D’Youville and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and tradition continue today. D’Youville was the first college in Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women. With a long Catholic history, D’Youville welcomes students of every culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith traditions can be openly shared and respected. Coeducational since 1971, D’Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other students historically underrepresented in higher education.

Today, D’Youville features an urban, growing campus community of 3,000 students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies including advanced certificates and accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare, business, and the liberal arts, D’Youville encourages students to balance their learning with activities that integrate community service with coursework. D’Youville’s proud graduates have the academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and the skills to be leaders for the world. All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to be employed in NYS as determined by NYS DOL. To learn more about D’Youville, please visit HTTP://WWW.DYU.EDU/

D’Youville University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY, and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our Patroness, St. Marguerite d’Youville, we seek to selflessly and compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of individuals and society through education. D’Youville University was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them, through education, with the skills necessary to change the world.