Associate Dean, Delaware Regional Campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking an accomplished physician-educator to serve as the Associate Dean for the SKMC Delaware Regional Medical Campus (RMC). Based on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware, the Associate Dean serves as the principal academic officer for SKMC’s educational programs at the regional campus. The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring an exceptional educational experience for all learners while maintaining full compliance with accreditation standards and advancing the strategic growth and success of the Delaware Regional Medical Campus. This position will oversee all 3 phases of the undergraduate medical education program at the RMC in coordination with other SKMC dean’s staff, departments and local clinical partners. This person is responsible for the successful launch, growth and long-term sustainability of the RMC. They will ensure equivalency of educational quality, student experience and outcomes across all 4 years of medical education at the RMC. The Associate Dean will ensure sufficient availability of scientific and clinical faculty to meet campus educational needs via ongoing recruitment efforts and ensure faculty associated with the RMC are onboarded and oriented to their teaching roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the Associate Dean will be responsible for oversight of the administrative staff, as well as student and faculty experience and support associated with the RMC. The Associate Dean will collaborate closely with many administrative units within SKMC, including Office of Admissions, Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling, Office of Assessment, Office of Faculty Affairs, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, Office of Graduate Medical Education and Student Counseling Center to ensure the overall efficacy and coordination of the SKMC mission at the RMC. Given the campus’s location on the University of Delaware (UD) campus, the Associate Dean will serve as SKMC’s primary relationship steward with UD academic and administrative leadership, coordinating on shared space and day-to-day operational matters consistent with the terms of the UD-SKMC affiliation agreement. The RMC is established through a partnership with the State of Delaware, and the Associate Dean will engage with state agency stakeholders and contribute to program accountability and reporting activities consistent with that relationship.

Requirements

Board-certified or eligible physician (MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent)
At least 5 years of undergraduate medical education administrative leadership experience
Substantive experience with LCME accreditation including participation in survey visits
Current or previous appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience and qualifications determined to be equivalent.
Record of accomplishments in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for associate professor or professor rank.
Ability to be present at RMC and SKMC for in-person engagement and teaching
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to fostering access and opportunity in the academic environment

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience
Demonstrated success in organizational change or new program building
At least 5 years of precepting experience
Delaware residency or willingness to relocate to the Delaware / greater Philadelphia region

Responsibilities

Oversee all 3 phases of the undergraduate medical education program at the RMC in coordination with other SKMC dean’s staff, departments and local clinical partners.
Ensure the successful launch, growth and long-term sustainability of the RMC.
Ensure equivalency of educational quality, student experience and outcomes across all 4 years of medical education at the RMC.
Ensure sufficient availability of scientific and clinical faculty to meet campus educational needs via ongoing recruitment efforts.
Ensure faculty associated with the RMC are onboarded and oriented to their teaching roles and responsibilities.
Oversee the administrative staff, as well as student and faculty experience and support associated with the RMC.
Collaborate with administrative units within SKMC, including Office of Admissions, Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling, Office of Assessment, Office of Faculty Affairs, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, Office of Graduate Medical Education and Student Counseling Center.
Serve as SKMC’s primary relationship steward with UD academic and administrative leadership, coordinating on shared space and day-to-day operational matters.
Engage with state agency stakeholders and contribute to program accountability and reporting activities.
Ensure optimal delivery of the SKMC curriculum including oversight of operational processes.
Serve as the regional campus representative to the SKMC Curriculum Committee.
Assist in creation and maintenance of RMC education budget.
Assist in data collection for all comparability reports and interpretation insights.
Assist in data collection and preparation of LCME Annual Report.
Assist in data collection in annual internal Independent Student Analysis surveys.
Serve as a key participant in the LCME Self-Study and Site Visit Processes.
Assure well-planned, coordinated, and organized Phase 2 and Phase 3 rotation experiences that enable students to meet program requirements and support appropriate exposure to individualized interest in specialties.
Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling to support students in meeting programmatic requirements, including testing needs.
Partner with the Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling to support career advising through scheduling consideration, preparation of MSPEs, and directly supporting residency match efforts.
Build and facilitate a sense of community and connection among students at the regional campus.
Receive and address student concerns and questions regarding assigned clinical preceptors.
Lead and execute the ongoing process of clinical preceptor recruitment and onboarding.
Provide guidance and mentorship to clinical preceptors and residents within region to align with curriculum and teaching standards, as well completion of college and accreditation requirements.
Oversee regular visits to clinical sites to evaluate facilities, monitor the clinical learning environment, and ensure compliance with accreditation and educational standards.
Meet regularly to check in with needs, concerns, or worries regarding clinical affiliate partnerships.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with regional leaders.
Partner with the Office of Faculty Affairs to ensure availability and accuracy of adequate faculty development resources for clinical preceptors.
Act as leader of the regional site, serve as the face of college in region.
Serve on committees, working groups and task forces as needed.
Provide teaching, academic support, and course direction as needed.
Directly manage regional campus staff and ensure sound execution of all administrative duties and responsibilities by the RMC team.
Partner with leadership in the Office of Faculty Affairs to ensure proper appointment, ranking and promotion of faculty according to established departmental and college guidelines and policies.
Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement team on philanthropic priorities in the region.
Engage in activities and event related to service to the college and/or university.
Partner with the Office of Graduate Medical Education to support region specific residency program development and operations as needed.
Partner with all college departments in support and development of new region-specific education efforts tied to the mission and vision of the college.
Partner with the Office of Research to further the scholarship and research activity that will make an impact in the local and regional community.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service