Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Integration
Sam Houston State University

Requisition:

202400008ES

Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Integration

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Division of Academic Affairs

01/29/2024

Yes

Earned Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Associate (AOA). Must be board-certified and eligible for or have a current license to practice in Texas. At least five years, within the last ten years of proven experience in academic leadership roles that include budget management authority or experience in increasingly responsible management positions in medical education and/or healthcare organizations, i.e., hospitals, clinics, or physician groups. Success in managing and affiliating with clinical partners to create successful clinical training and healthcare delivery. Provides evidence of strong and effective leadership, showcasing the ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate effectively to achieve common goals. Possesses a record of high-quality performance as an educator, with evidence of scholarly achievement and demonstrated administration at the college or university level. Evidence of experience with medical students, clerkships, and/or graduate medical education. Must demonstrate human relations and managerial skills and an understanding of disciplines which comprise the College. Preferred qualifications include experience in a hospital or physician practice finance, operations, and management, as well as faculty practice plan experience. Experience with development and quality improvement of curriculum at the medical school or graduate medical education level is desirable.

Serves as a critical member of the college's administrative leadership team and participates in university-wide initiatives. Leads the development and management of the SHSU Physicians' Clinic. Assists the Dean of the College in dealing with the needs of faculty, staff, and students, provides oversight and evaluation for college-wide initiatives, and oversees and executes college-specific tasks. Supports the college in developing and directing planning, policies, programs, and operations assigned by the Dean. Represents the college in the Dean's absence and assumes the duties of the Dean when delegated to do so. Is expected to travel frequently to meet with clinical partners, physicians, and organizations in the region and to attend regional and national meetings.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to assisting the Dean of the College with the following functions: general administration, curriculum and instruction, accreditation efforts, evaluation and assessment, faculty matters, College organization, internal and external College communication, research activity, student matters, administration of scholarships, fiscal matters, and interacting with other colleges and divisions within the university. Prepares accreditation documents with attention to standards specific to clinical rotations. Works with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education to identify potential opportunities for Graduate Medical Education (GME) development. Supervises the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs and the SHSU Physicians Clinic and may be given a supervisory role for other areas of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) as needed. Serves as a member of the academic Leadership Council and Dean's Council. Serves on the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and university committees as assigned.

Leads and directs the Office of Clinical Affairs and builds relationships with potential clinical partners for access to high-quality clerkship training and potential residency opportunities. Expands the number and scope of clinical rotations and base sites for clinical students. Recruits physicians, groups, and hospitals to train medical students and provides leadership for staff-level coordinators in their recruiting efforts. Ensures appropriate on-site and remote interaction between clinical adjunct faculty, student doctors, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) campus. Travels to clinical base sites as needed to strengthen current relationships with hospital and clinic administrators as well as physicians and seeks to develop new relationships at new sites. Develops a network of Regional Medical Directors which incorporates each clinical region and supervises their work in developing and enhancing clinical clerkships. Provides leadership to ensure logistics and curriculum for 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations are efficient and appropriate for high-quality education.
Leads the development and management of the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Physicians' Clinic. Develops policies and procedures, hires faculty and staff, assesses and improves operational efforts, and explores new or added revenue streams. Proposes options to improve the financial outlook of the clinic, works with the Dean and university to set a course for the clinic, and carries out the plan to ensure profitability, high-quality patient care, expands opportunities for faculty practice, and potential for training experiences for student doctors, graduate trainees, and allied health students in accordance with the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and university mission. Provides vision and leadership to expand the clinical enterprise and to support Sam Houston State University (SHSU) physicians in the provision of excellent patient care. Performs other related duties as assigned.

As required to discharge duties effectively and efficiently. A record of successful academic leadership at the department, college, or university level. Demonstrated ability to set strategic priorities. Demonstrated success in addressing faculty personnel issues. Demonstrated ability to formulate, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures. Data-informed decision-making. Strong interpersonal skills and detail oriented.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time

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