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Associate Dean of Tower Health Regional Campus
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Job no:
503138
Work type:
Part-Time
Location:
Reading Campus - Reading, PA
Categories:
College of Medicine
Job Summary
Provide oversight for all aspects of administration and operation of the MD program at the DUCOM-Tower Health campus, serving as a primary advocate and spokesperson for the campus; Provide leadership and direction for faculty and Dean's office administrators at the Tower Health campus, taking responsibility for their administrative HR matters.
Essential Functions
Oversee and administer an effective student environment, curriculum delivery and experience that is comparable across DUCOM campuses.
Take responsibility for campus performance and educational outcomes, working with the main Philadelphia campus to adjust where necessary.
Interpret and implement DUCOM policies at the local campus level.
Develop and manage resources essential to the achievement of campus objectives and goals.
Be accountable for the Joint Operating Committee budget for the Tower Health campus.
Ensure, through the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the development and maintenance of a positive campus environment for students.
Participate in the recruitment and mentoring of a cadre of outstanding faculty in medical education, connecting faculty with resources throughout the medical campus and university.
Reach out to the local community in order to engage in developing productive collaborations and mutually beneficial interactions.
Lead and participate in various Drexel committees, including Executive Committee of the Faculty, the Dean's Collaborative, the Campus Collaborative, Curriculum and Admissions (ex-officio);
In collaboration with the Drexel department chairs lead the faculty appointment and promotion process for faculty at the DUCOM[1]Tower Health campus
Identify Reading Hospital faculty for participation in various DUCOM committees and teaching activities.
Serve as a viable resource for faculty success and identify faculty and professional development needs.
Contribute to annual faculty performance evaluations for faculty at the DUCOM-Tower Health campus.
Participate in maintenance of accreditation standards and monitor compliance.
Represent the Drexel-Tower Health campus educational mission to Tower Health and Drexel University stakeholders..
Along with the Chief Academic Officer of Tower Health, coordinate the undergraduate and graduate medical education missions.
Serve on appropriate Drexel-Tower Health managing committees as requested.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Medical Doctor degree.
Minimum of five years' experience in a medical education setting; including successful performance in a demonstrated leadership role, strongly prefer prior experience working in undergraduate medical education.
Experience in education and knowledge of trends in medical education.
Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.
Demonstrated success in leading implementation projects in medical education.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in education and knowledge of trends in medical education.
Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.
Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and latest trends in medical education.
Experience in medical education curriculum development and administration.
Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
Strong interpersonal and management skills.
Passion for and commitment to medical student education.
Physical Requirements
Typically sitting at a desk/table.
Location
Reading Campus – Reading, PA
Additional Information
This is a
part-time
Faculty position classified as
Exempt
.
The salary offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised:
May 15 2024
Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Aug 15 2024
Eastern Daylight Time
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