What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Education Designee position at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine?
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Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Education Designee Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education (SADCE) is the senior academic officer directly responsible for the leadership, development, supervision and assessment of clinical medical education experiences, and the planning, directing, and implementation of policies and procedures for the Office of Clinical Education. It is anticipated the SADCE Designee will work and collaborate with the retiring SADCE over a period of several months to ensure a smooth transition of leadership before fully assuming the SADCE role.
The SADCE provides oversight of the personnel and administrative operations of the Office of Clinical Education and leadership of the geographically distributed COM core clinical system providing clinical learning experiences for all third- and fourth-year students. The SADCE combines an array of academic and curricular oversight, management expertise, problem-solving skills, human resources experience, and financial acumen. The SADCE serves as a leader for COM, representing the College and Dean in interactions with clinical sites and at various functions with the University and external community, and serving in leadership roles in COM committees and activities. The SADCE also ensures faculty development needs are met for the core clinical system.
About The College Of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers as skilled and caring osteopathic physicians. As Maine’s sole medical school, UNE COM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) and consistently achieves top scores in national licensing exams. UNE COM has recently established the Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy degree to address the need for more anatomy specialists and foster future health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Our integrated curriculum, guided by the principles of osteopathic medicine, offers diverse learning experiences to develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for competent medical practice. UNE COM has been recognized among the top ten medical schools in the U.S. for graduates obtaining the residency of their choice.
UNE COM graduates are leaders in health care at the local, state, and national levels throughout the U.S., and within all branches of the military. Over 70% of UNE COM graduates practice in underserved areas, caring for our most vulnerable populations. While two-thirds of graduates practice in primary care, the remainder choose careers in specialty and subspecialty medicine.
Research plays a pivotal role at UNE COM, with opportunities for student participation in all educational, clinical, and biomedical science areas. Undergraduate, graduate, and medical students work with faculty, professional staff, and peers to conduct exciting and innovative research in fields such as cancer and metabolic disease, immunology and infectious disease, anatomy, interventional pain management, neuroscience, and pain research.
Our commitment to Interprofessional Education and Practice is evident through collaborations with programs in dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, occupational and physical therapy, and social work. UNE COM facilitates collaborative initiatives with our health profession colleagues including rural immersion experiences, scholars’ programs, research opportunities, and shared clinical training assignments.
The UNE COM Department of Continuing Medical Education (CME) maintains dual accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association and the Maine Medical Association; authorizing UNE COM’s sponsorship of collaborative CME activities for both osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) physicians. UNE COM is one of a handful of providers in the country that holds this distinction.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s benefits package.
Responsibilities
Fiscal Responsibility
Direct supervision of the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education; the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education Curriculum; Assistant Dean, Medical Student Clinical Education Advising; and the Director of the Northeast Osteopathic Medicine Education Network, with indirect supervision of the associated staff. In collaboration with other appropriate individuals, provide overall direction and supervision of clinical campus faculty and staff.
Qualifications
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022F0186P Open Date 02/17/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Education Designee Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education (SADCE) is the senior academic officer directly responsible for the leadership, development, supervision and assessment of clinical medical education experiences, and the planning, directing, and implementation of policies and procedures for the Office of Clinical Education. It is anticipated the SADCE Designee will work and collaborate with the retiring SADCE over a period of several months to ensure a smooth transition of leadership before fully assuming the SADCE role.
The SADCE provides oversight of the personnel and administrative operations of the Office of Clinical Education and leadership of the geographically distributed COM core clinical system providing clinical learning experiences for all third- and fourth-year students. The SADCE combines an array of academic and curricular oversight, management expertise, problem-solving skills, human resources experience, and financial acumen. The SADCE serves as a leader for COM, representing the College and Dean in interactions with clinical sites and at various functions with the University and external community, and serving in leadership roles in COM committees and activities. The SADCE also ensures faculty development needs are met for the core clinical system.
About The College Of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers as skilled and caring osteopathic physicians. As Maine’s sole medical school, UNE COM confers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) and consistently achieves top scores in national licensing exams. UNE COM has recently established the Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy degree to address the need for more anatomy specialists and foster future health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Our integrated curriculum, guided by the principles of osteopathic medicine, offers diverse learning experiences to develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for competent medical practice. UNE COM has been recognized among the top ten medical schools in the U.S. for graduates obtaining the residency of their choice.
UNE COM graduates are leaders in health care at the local, state, and national levels throughout the U.S., and within all branches of the military. Over 70% of UNE COM graduates practice in underserved areas, caring for our most vulnerable populations. While two-thirds of graduates practice in primary care, the remainder choose careers in specialty and subspecialty medicine.
Research plays a pivotal role at UNE COM, with opportunities for student participation in all educational, clinical, and biomedical science areas. Undergraduate, graduate, and medical students work with faculty, professional staff, and peers to conduct exciting and innovative research in fields such as cancer and metabolic disease, immunology and infectious disease, anatomy, interventional pain management, neuroscience, and pain research.
Our commitment to Interprofessional Education and Practice is evident through collaborations with programs in dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, occupational and physical therapy, and social work. UNE COM facilitates collaborative initiatives with our health profession colleagues including rural immersion experiences, scholars’ programs, research opportunities, and shared clinical training assignments.
The UNE COM Department of Continuing Medical Education (CME) maintains dual accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association and the Maine Medical Association; authorizing UNE COM’s sponsorship of collaborative CME activities for both osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) physicians. UNE COM is one of a handful of providers in the country that holds this distinction.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s benefits package.
Responsibilities
Fiscal Responsibility
- Manage budget for clinical training sites and student experiences.
- Serve as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and signatory for the Northeast Osteopathic Medical Education Network (NEOMEN) budget.
- Ensure compliance with budget planning per college guidelines.
- Oversee personnel and operations in the Office of Clinical Education.
- Coordinate recruitment and development of new clinical training sites.
- Foster partnerships with clinical core sites, AHEC, and other health professions programs.
- Lead clinical site visits, faculty development, and student advising.
- Supervise annual reports and documentation regarding clinical education operations.
- Plan and manage clinical site development for COM students.
- Serve on the Curriculum Advisory Committee and other committees to advise on clinical education and curriculum integration.
- Collaborate with UNE health programs on clinical education planning and development.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain program excellence.
- Serve as CAO for NEOMEN, participating in regular meetings and planning committees.
- Oversee faculty appointment and development within the clinical campus system.
- Manage student and faculty evaluation systems for the clinical campus system.
- Address academic or disciplinary issues for third- and fourth-year students.
- Coordinate inter-professional education and research opportunities.
- Monitor student performance on key exams and ensure curricular integration.
- Develop and implement faculty development programs and coordinate recruitment for clinical faculty.
- Promote faculty participation in key events like white coat and commencement ceremonies.
- Seek external funding for research and scholarly activities.
- Represent the Dean at regional and national conferences;
- Serve on college and university committees as designated;
- Actively engage in community service and professional organizations.
Direct supervision of the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education; the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education Curriculum; Assistant Dean, Medical Student Clinical Education Advising; and the Director of the Northeast Osteopathic Medicine Education Network, with indirect supervision of the associated staff. In collaboration with other appropriate individuals, provide overall direction and supervision of clinical campus faculty and staff.
Qualifications
- DO or MD from an accredited institution, in an appropriate field or discipline, with Board Certification in Specialty
- At least four to five years of relevant teaching and management/ administrative experience in undergraduate clinical medical education at an accredited college of osteopathic medicine, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Experience with the clinical education learning environment is preferable
- Demonstrated relevant planning, administrative, supervisory, and budget management experiences.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge of health professions education, training and research.
- Excellent ability to understand and support the mission and operations of the College and University.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a wide range of constituents within and external to the College and University.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out the varied management and administrative functions of the position.
- Ability to convene groups, obtain consensus, think and plan strategically.
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and resourcefulness.
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022F0186P Open Date 02/17/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
