Assistant Dean OMS I and OMS II - College of Osteopathic Medicine (Memphis)

Overview

Job Summary :

Plan, direct, implement curricular programs, policies, and procedures for the COM that ensures the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated medical and clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral and / or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an active and consistent commitment to the mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). Provide oversight and direction for the OMS I and OMS II faculty, administration, and staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the undergraduate medical education curriculum and programs.
• Assists with Enrollment Management initiatives of the COM and University as applicable.
• Principal academic administrator providing oversight and evaluation of department activities, with an emphasis on years one and two and in collaboration with the Clinical Dean for years three and four, for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research, and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research oppo1tunities.
• Oversees a department that facilitates the development and implementation of comprehensive curriculum (including OPP / OMM curricula), that promotes student learning outcomes that meet accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), Accreditation Council Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and professional accrediting agencies.
• Principal administrator for operational management of the department through interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating faculty and staff to promote quality instruction, satisfaction, and development.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department operational / capital budgets.
• Oversees the section of the Academic Affairs department that assures compliance with external requirements, including but not limited to SACSCOC, COCA, ACGME, and other professional accrediting agencies.
• Engages in teaching, practice, and / or research as compatible with COM needs and individual scholarship goals, as appropriate.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications