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Department: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Full Time

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition: 202600002ES

Educational and Experience Requirement: Earned Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Board certification in a specialty by a college of either the AOA or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). A record of high-quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability in 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 that comprise the College.

The successful applicant must meet the current eligibility requirements to serve as a COM Dean based on standards set forth by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

Nature and Purpose of Position: The Associate Dean is a critical member of the colleges administrative leadership team and participates in university-wide initiatives. The Associate Dean is expected to support the Dean of the College in addressing the needs of faculty, staff, and students, and provide oversight, evaluation, and direction for college-wide initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities: The primary emphasis for the Clinical Dean is to build relationships with potential clinical partners for access to clerkship training and clinical opportunities, assists with the continued evolution and delivery of the clinical curriculum, travels to current and prospective clinical training sites to meet with clinicians and clinical administrators, and provides instruction to student doctors when appropriate. The Clinical Dean hires and manages the staff and faculty within the Office of Clinical Affairs, supports accreditation efforts, provides evaluation and assessment of programs, writes and amends policies and procedures as needed, and provides mentorship and guidance to student doctors throughout their education. The Clinical Dean provides leadership in managing problems and issues concerning student doctors, preceptors, rotations, clinical sites, schedules, and grades. Assists with the Medical Student Performance Evaluations and advises student doctors for the Match and residency placement. Based on the qualifications and expertise of the successful applicant, they will be asked to provide executive leadership and to represent the Dean and the COM within the university and to external entities locally and nationwide. Will be expected to advance the institutions positive reputation throughout the osteopathic profession, the medical profession, and the community.

Additional duties include internal and external College communication, oversight of clinical research activities, student mentorship, advising, assessment, and remediation, budgeting, and oversight of fiscal matters, as well as interaction with other colleges and divisions within the university. Responsibilities include supervisory responsibilities for all staff and faculty in the Office of Clinical Education, as well as coordination and collaboration with SHSU-COM Faculty and clinical preceptors. Maintaining professional and collaborative relationships, internal and external to the college, is key to success in this position.

The primary focus of this position is to ensure high-quality, sustainable, and consistent clinical education and rotations that prepare student doctors for success in residency and future practice. This requires involvement in the osteopathic profession, state medical societies, and community-based organizations that support this mission.

It is preferred that the candidate hold an active medical license (or be able to obtain one) in the state of Texas. There are opportunities to provide clinical care at the SHSU Physicians Clinic or an outside hospital partner, but this is not a requirement o the position.

Performs other related duties as assigned. This includes service on college and university committees and task forces, as well as work with external organizations.

Other Specifications: As required to discharge duties effectively and efficiently. The position will require travel within Texas to meet with clinical students and clinical partners. There will be regional and national travel to conferences. There may be the possibility of international travel with the possible development of a Global Medicine Track in the future. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented.

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

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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P.O. Box 2356

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