Associate Dean for Medical Education

The Associate Dean for Medical Education provides leadership and oversight for the development of high-quality, integrated curricular content and develops and oversees programs that ensure student success in the pre-clerkship phase of the curriculum and USMLE licensure examinations. Candidates must be faculty-eligible at or above the rank of Associate Professor.

Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Grade: 18

Location: Rootstown, OH

Principal Functional Responsibilities        

CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TEACHING

Oversee the development and delivery of an integrated curriculum in foundational sciences.

Develop and deliver pre-matriculation content that supports student success in the early medical school curriculum.

Develop and deliver a course for USMLE Step 1 preparation.

Develop and deliver a course for USMLE Step 2 preparation.

Ensure students have sufficient curricular and co-curricular content that is appropriate and well-aligned with USMLE and NBME content specifications.

Champion and facilitate basic science-clinical science integration throughout the curriculum.

Provide leadership in identification and problem-solving of student and faculty challenges with curricular content.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS TEAM LEADERSHIP

Lead a team of faculty assigned to advise and tutor students at risk.

Assist students who seek help and/or face challenges in the M1 and M2 academic years including preparation for USMLE licensure exams.

CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP

Serve as administrative chair of the Pre-Clerkship Curriculum Sub-Committee.

Advise M1 and M2 course directors with respect to content and format alignment with USMLE examinations.

Participates in educational scholarly work.

Qualifications           

Education/Degrees:

PhD, MD or DO degree required.

Must be eligible for faculty appointment.

Experience:

• Five to seven years of experience directly related to principle functional responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Experience and activities in teaching, research, administration, and service to qualify for a senior level faculty appointment Experience with graduate medical education, with demonstrated leadership in curriculum development and assessment and medical education, particularly at the undergraduate level.

Key Skills, Personal Characteristics, and Key Competencies     

• Proven leadership skills with an ability to lead faculty. Requisite attributes will include: demonstrated abilities to inspire others and to work collaboratively, creatively and constructively with others and negotiate skillfully; strong organization skills; recognition as a respected member of the medical education and professional community; and a passion for teaching and learning as well as for the development of students, staff members, faculty members and academic programs. Ability to connect with key stakeholders including faculty, students, and other peers. General understanding of accreditation principles in the area of curriculum.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: NEOMED creates positive change by educating and training Ohio’s next generation of health professionals, educators and researchers through experiential learning, high-impact research, strategic partnerships and innovation. By designing an environment where ideas and connections can flourish, NEOMED is transforming health care. Exceptional Experience: By creating a welcoming, supportive and well-resourced environment, NEOMED sets the stage for meaningful interactions among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners and community members. The University empowers every individual to participate fully in the campus experience and the community that NEOMED serves. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: NEOMED recognizes, appreciates and celebrates all of the ways-from backgrounds to viewpoints-that people are different. The University’s culture is grounded in respect and thrives on the uniqueness of each individual. NEOMED encourages everyone’s participation by fostering policies and practices that ensure fair and just access, treatment and opportunities for all. People: Talent is NEOMED’s most valuable asset. The University invests in developing its faculty and staff to realize their fullest potential. As it works to attract and retain a diverse workforce and student body, NEOMED embraces opportunity and growth across all levels of the institution. Talent Management: NEOMED leadership strives to align department and individual talent management efforts with the university strategic plan and objectives through workforce planning, recruiting the right talent onboard and helping develop employees to their optimal potential and capabilities. Operational Excellence: NEOMED will create a culture of operational excellence by establishing clear administrative practices and eliminating waste. Leaders strive to meet customer expectations through a continuous improvement of the operational processes and creating a culture of employee