Associate Dean, Educational Affairs (MD, MD / PhD, PhD) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Associate Dean, Educational Affairs

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix seeks a dynamic and qualified leader to serve as associate dean of Educational Affairs in the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME). This position will report to the UME vice dean and serve as a member of the College of Medicine Phoenix (COM-P) UME leadership team. The associate dean of Educational Affairs will have responsibility for development and implementation of curricular and non-curricular elements that span all four years of UME. These include accreditation and continuous quality improvement, assessment and evaluation, faculty development, certificates of distinction, medical education research and the student research programs. Expertise in faculty development and / or medical education research, with the ability to guide innovation and growth in other areas, will be necessary. Working closely with the team of associate deans and their units to ensure compliance, integration and high-quality outcomes across shared educational objectives will be critical. Collaborative skills to engage successfully with a wide array of clinical partners and rural sites in a distributive educational model is key to ensuring delivery of our integrated curriculum. The UME curriculum includes system based foundational sciences, early primary care and specialty experiences for students, traditional clerkships, longitudinal integrated clerkships, electives and a robust career advising program for students, culminating in highly successful residency match outcomes. The ideal candidate will spend approximately 0.75 FTE fulfilling the responsibilities of the associate dean role and 0.25 FTE as a clinician in their specialty. If applicable, a nonclinical PhD candidate will be appointed at 1.0 FTE. The candidate must fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the undergraduate medical education leadership team to oversee and evaluate the integration of elements that are under the purview of the Office of Educational Affairs.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge and oversight of the unit responsible for the school's regulatory and accreditation requirements (LCME).
• Oversee the efforts of the directors in faculty development, assessment and evaluation, student and medical education research, certificates of distinction, etc.
• Oversee the budget preparation and administration of the Office of Educational Affairs under the guidance of the UME director of operations.
• Serve in an ex officio capacity on the Curriculum Committee and as member / leader of other UME and COM-P committees as needed.
• Work closely with the Office of the Dean, UME associate deans (foundational curriculum, clinical curriculum, student affairs and community engagement), department chairs and other institutional leadership to ensure coordinated integration of deliverables related to programs housed in the Office of Educational Affairs.
• Work and build relationships and collaborations among support staff, faculty and administration across the College, University and clinical partners.
• Promote and contribute to educational scholarship and / or research in areas of expertise.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications