Assistant Dean – Clinical Education

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee the administration, strategic planning, and ongoing quality enhancement of the geographically dispersed clinical education program.

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Executive Director, clinical faculty, preceptors, students, and community partners.

• Facilitate the availability of clinical rotations, development of clinical faculty, engagement of preceptors, alignment with accreditation, and operational excellence.

• Direct the credentialing and promotion processes for clinical faculty.

• Manage the evaluation and approval of rotation sites.

• Coordinate site visits across the region.

• Assist in formulating and implementing strategies for clinical placements throughout various regions.

• Work in partnership with university departments such as the Registrar, Marketing, and Development.

• Contribute to reporting for accreditation, the Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders.

• Mentor students in the clinical specialty area.

• Deliver a limited amount of centralized didactics and transition-to-clerkship activities.

• Provide occasional student-facing coverage as necessary.

• Aid in administrative oversight, supervision of personnel, and regional site planning.

• Develop and sustain postgraduate career planning and advising initiatives.

• Guide and monitor student rotation scheduling and assessments.

• Address issues related to academics, discipline, preceptors, and rotation quality.

• Supervise regional clinical site evaluation systems.

• Recommend appointments and promotions for clinical faculty.

• Facilitate faculty development and the creation of Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.

• Maintain academic standards and ensure curricular integration across all four years.

• Incorporate clinical competencies, Entrustable Professional Activities, and the osteopathic curriculum into rotations.

• Participate in CLIN 704 weekly didactics and FM 603 annual Clerkship Prep.

• Advocate for clinical education research and scholarly activities.

• Seek external funding for research when possible.

• Serve on College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and university committees.

• Engage in community affairs and professional organizations.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in osteopathic clinical medical education.

• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (DO) or MD required.

• 4–6 years of pertinent experience preferred.

• A combination of education and experience may be considered equivalent.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and planning abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Capacity to collaborate in a team and interact with others under diverse circumstances.

• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues and develop action plans.

• Proficient in managing projects and personnel.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and self-direct workflow effectively.

• Competent in utilizing various computer programs and databases.

• Capable of scheduling activities and meetings efficiently.

• Knowledge of safety, legal, regulatory, university policies, accreditation, and professional ethical standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 403(b) retirement plan.

• Vacation time.

• Sick time.

• Wellness reimbursement.

• Remote work arrangement.