Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Curriculum, College of Medicine

Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Curriculum, College of Medicine - 24000000OI 

Description

 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION. 

The College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) seeks an outstanding and dynamic medical educator for the position of Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Curriculum domiciled in Memphis.

We are seeking a current UTHSC COM faculty member who is student-centered to serve as the Assistant Dean for Pre-Clinical Curriculum. The major responsibilities of the assistant dean include:

·     Work with the Sr. Assistant Dean for Pre-Clinical Curriculum, and the course and module directors to oversee the medical student curriculum for the M1-M2 years.

·     Assist in tracking student performance on summative assessments.

·     Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation for the MD degree program through serving as a member of the Quality Improvement and Compliance Committee.

·     Write the annual MD program ASLO report for UTHSC campus accreditation through SACSCOC.

·     Oversee, coordinate, and implement scheduling of M1 and M2 student curricular/student affairs events, semester calendar, room reservations, faculty staffing, exam scheduling, MediaSite recordings, online Zoom classes, etc.

·     Work with students and mentor them on their academic progress through the M1-M2 years as directed by the Sr. Assistant Dean for Basic Science Curriculum. Assist in the oversight of quality improvement efforts related to the M1-M2 curriculum.

·     Support curriculum development efforts and engage in scholarly activity in medical education research.

·     Mentor and support course and module directors and teaching faculty within the pre-clinical curriculum.

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Sr. Assistant Dean for Pre-Clinical  Curriculum, currently Kaushik Parthasarathi, PhD.  It is anticipated this position will require 40% effort with a corresponding decrease in other, currently assigned duties. 

Requirements:  The successful candidate must have a PhD or MD, must be at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher at UTHSC, be an active teacher in the M1-M2 curriculum, and have a minimum of 6 months leadership experience as a course director or some other recognized leadership role related to the M1-M2 medical student curriculum. In addition, the individual should have:

·         Strong organizational and managerial skills

·         Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

·         Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with students and faculty of UT COM

·         Strong commitment to teamwork

·         Must be domiciled in Memphis

The Search Committee invites applications (letter of interest, comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references), to be electronically submitted. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all applications be submitted prior to May 1, 2024. 

 

Qualifications

 

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Executive/Administrative 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Admin-College Of Medicine 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Part-time 
Job Posting
  Apr 10, 2024, 12:57:24 PM