Associate Dean for Predoctoral Clinical Education

Summary:

The Associate Dean for Predoctoral Clinical Education is administratively responsible for Year III and Year IV of the curriculum and in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education is responsible for those components of clinical education that occur in Year I and II of the curriculum. Oversees and directs the academic, administrative, financial and public relations functions for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) Statewide Campus (SWC) program, Clinical Evaluation Center, Rural Health Initiative and Center for International Medicine and Cultural Concerns including the supervision of the Assistant Deans. 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the leadership of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, and in cooperation with the other Deans, is responsible for the entire Year III and Year IV clinical education program as well as those components of clinical education that occur in Year I and Year II.
• Supervises the Assistant Dean Clinical Sciences, Assistant Dean Predoctoral Clinical Education, Assistant Dean of OPP, Clinical Department Chairs, Regional Assistant Deans, Statewide Campus Managing Director, Director of Rural Health Initiative, and other staff in the Pre Doctoral Clinical Education area as assigned. 
• Along with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Sciences and Medical Director of the Clinical Education Center, supervises the programs and functions of the Clinical Education Center.
• Ensures the development and implementation of the clinical curriculum.
• Spends time reviewing current literature in order to recommend implementation of new and innovative curricular programs to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, in order to assure that WVSOM maintains a “cutting edge” educational program.
• Oversees the evaluation and assessment process.
• Works with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and the other Associate and Assistant Deans to direct the WVSOM Statewide campus program.
• Recruits and supervises SWC Assistant Regional Deans ensuring the consistent application of WVSOM policies and procedures throughout Year III and Year IV programs.  Ensures that SWC Assistant Regional Deans are monitoring the progress and performance of students based within his/her Statewide Campus (SWC) region during years three and four of the curriculum.
• Helps lead the faculty in the design and definition of the clinical curriculum and in the development of educational policy consistent with the mission of the School.
• Works with the Regional Assistant Deans to identify, evaluate, counsel, and advise adjunct faculty who teach in the clinical education curriculum.
• Responsible for clinical education student guidance, mentoring, and counseling.
• Along with the Assistant Deans, reviews site visit reports and logs submitted by students for their rotations. In cooperation with others, is responsible for communication with faculty and students.
• Works with the other Associate and Assistant Deans to evaluate, counsel, and advise faculty in meeting their responsibilities.
• Prepares and administers the budget for the entire clinical education area.
• Approves purchases of supplies and equipment and maintains purchase records.
• Develops and initiates in-service and leadership training.
• Recommends prospective adjunct clinical faculty to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.
• Oversees the CIMCC and approves all international rotations.
• Will visit clinical sites regularly and as appropriate.
• Responsible for originating and obtaining affiliation agreements and all other required documents from teaching sites.
• Acts as the repository for all clinical affiliation agreements.
• Serves on the Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions (MSOPTI) Graduate Medical Education Committee. 
• Serves as ex-officio member of the WVSOM Student Promotions Committee and Curriculum Committee.
• Is an active member of the President’s Forum, the Dean’s Advisory Council and will represent or attends meetings at the Dean’s request or direction.
• Responsible for knowledge of all AOA requirements for accreditation.
• Assures that the Rural Health Initiative (RHI) program is being fully implemented as per Higher Education Policy Commission requirements.
• Teaches and facilitates as requested by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively lead faculty and staff in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the institution.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the State’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position

This is a full-time, non-classified administrative position with a faculty appointment with full state benefits based on the final candidate’s qualifications.  The position is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime.  Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and will require regular evening and weekend scheduling. Travel including overnight travel is required.  This position has been designated as essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.