Chair of the Department of Primary Care

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education•Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community. Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts. The Chair of the Department of Primary Care, under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine, will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing programs, policies and procedures for the Department of Primary Care that ensure the integration of a scientifically based, outcome evaluated curriculum in the clinical sciences, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for osteopathic medical students, provide service to the college and professional communities, and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Requirements

Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.
Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience in a clinical, professional, research/scholarly activity or educational settings.
Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and standardized laboratory settings and in clinical settings for students and residents.
Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum template and educational formats.
Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in one or more of the medical, psychological, or social disciplines required for the education of medical students, the practice of medicine, the advancement of medical knowledge and research/scholarly activity.
Demonstrate leadership skills, organizational skills, delegation skills, and time management skills.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Expertise in negotiation.

Nice To Haves

Three years (3) academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or College of Allopathic Medicine.
Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Primary Care’s faculty and staff in planning, developing, and implementing ARCOM’s curriculum to ensure the integration of clinical and biomedical sciences so students have the potential to acquire competency in the AOA’s established core competencies.
Provide leadership in development, delivery, and evaluation of the clinical, standardized, and simulated education offerings of ARCOM.
Supervise and evaluate performance of the Department’s faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine, make recommendations for discipline, promotion, and recognition of the faculty and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and advancement for each of the faculty members.
Assign, direct, coordinate, and integrate the teaching and clinical service schedule of the Department’s faculty and ensure that their workload is consistent with college policy.
Maintain CME and licensure requirements.
Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio including teaching, professional development activities and plans, scholarly activity and/or research, service to the college and community to assure personal and professional growth and continued competency within the specialty field.
Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for faculty advising, student advising, tutoring, remediation, and consultation.
Plan, develop, and manage the Department’s budget to implement educational programs and ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures that are consistent with established college policies.
Provide administrative leadership, faculty development, and mentorship of faculty, support staff, and students.
Recruit, develop and evaluate faculty for the clinical education efforts of the college.
Provide professional and clinical services in a setting consistent with training and degree as assigned by the administration for the purpose of developing and maintaining clinical skills and competency.
Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and modification as part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement program.
Participate in assessment and evaluation of students and provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure students meet the standards established by the faculty and college to obtain the knowledge, skills and competency required.
Participate in preparation of grant proposals and academic evaluative reports.
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, support staff, and students.
Provide service to the college and students by serving on committees as assigned.
Provide clinical supervision for students participating in community outreach events and international medical events, as well as demonstrate leadership, mentorship, and expertise to students participating in professional organizations or groups.
Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the college in fulfilling its mission, values, and goals vision through teaching, academic administrative duties, patient care, and community service, and/or perform special duties as assigned.
Advance the prestige of the college through the advancement of and avocation for its mission, values, and goals.
Advance the prestige of the college through scholarly publication and/or research.
Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine or their designee.