Assistant Dean of Student Affairs- College of Medicine

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs- College of Medicine - 24000000GY 

Description

 

The College of Medicine (COM) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) seeks an outstanding and dynamic physician to hold the position of Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

Position Overview and Responsibilities: We are seeking faculty who are student­ centered to serve as the Assistant Dean in Student Affairs. The major responsibilities of the assistant dean include:

• Assist in the writing of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs formerly known as the "Dean's letter")
• Work with the specialty advisors and the interest groups to make sure that students have sufficient mentoring.
• Help with new student orientation/white coat/ graduation.
• Assist in the development and execution of the Financial Literacy Program
• Supervise the MPOWER Learning Community.
• Assist in the development and execution of the Careers in Medicine Program
• Be present two days per week in the Office of Student Affairs
• Oversee student affairs related issues for a given medical school class.
• Be responsible for career advising for a cohort of medical students from admission to graduation.
• Stay up to date with all changes related to career advising in the constantly changing match environment in order to fully accommodate all the needs of our students related to residency placement.
• Other duties as assigned and consistent with a 40% effort

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions, currently Catherine Womack, MD. This position will require 40-60% effort. 

Basic Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have an MD or DO, must be at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, clinically active, and demonstrated dedication to medical students.

Departmental Preferences:

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

 

Qualifications

 

For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

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 
Schedule
  Part-time 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Job Posting
  Mar 27, 2024, 10:22:00 AM