Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine, DCOM, Orange Park, Florida

Lincoln Memorial University•Harrogate, TN

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Medicine-Orange Park reports to the Associate Dean of clinical Affairs and is responsible forteaching, scientific scholarship, student progress as well as the development and maintenance of clinical training sites including the recruitment, development and oversight of the clinical faculty, preceptors and associated staff. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine will provide leadership and oversight for the clinical educational program at the Orange Park location and will work closely with the Assistant/Associate Dean(s) of Clinical Medicine at all other DCOM locations. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine-Orange Park will also work collaboratively with the Assistant/Associate Deans of Basic Medical Sciences across all locations and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to provide clinical oversight for the clinical portions of the preclinical curriculum. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine-Orange Park will demonstrate a commitment to interprofessional clinical education throughout the curriculum.

Requirements

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (AOA/COCA accredited COM); and previous experience in leadership and post-baccalaureate health-related academic programs with direct student contact
demonstrated knowledge of undergraduate and graduate medical educations
eligible for licensure in Florida
certification by AOA/ABMS board
eligible for faculty appointment at LMU-DCOM
preferable as an associate professor or professor rank.

Nice To Haves

Post-undergraduate and doctoral training experience teaching basic sciences, medical and graduate courses
at least three (3) years full time equivalent of educational leadership experience
at least five (5) years full time equivalent experience in the practice of medicine.

Responsibilities

promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
participate on university and/or DCOM committees
establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the medical education process
promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry
maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching
assess training site capacity and collaborate with clinical sites to ensure sufficient training opportunities for students
monitor and manage the distribution of students across training sites to optimize learning experiences
Identify, evaluate, and establish new clinical training sites that align with the educational goals and requirements of DCOM
develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities
foster strong relationships with clinical and hospital leadership to align the educational objectives of DCOM with the needs of the healthcare system
collaborate with healthcare organizations to ensure that clinical experiences meet accreditation and regulatory standards
monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical rotations and make recommendations for improvement
promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech
have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture
carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively
design and present a course and/or series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions
prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course
meet classes according to published schedule
provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required
work with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Assessment and Faculty Development
work, as needed, with Assistant/Associate Deans of Basic Medical Sciences and/or Associate Dean of Academic Affairs on curricular matters
serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department chair to further the department and College mission and vision
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of university programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients
supervise students during authorized and approved events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs
serves as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior
work to implement preceptor development opportunities and trainings with the Office of Continuing Medical Education
develop, implement and review preceptor evaluation modalities
participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities
participate in scholarly activity
serve as mentor to medical and other students
perform other duties as assigned