Associate Dean, Educational Affairs (MD, MD/PhD, PhD) (College of Medicine-Phoen

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
seeks a dynamic and qualified leader to serve as associate dean of Educational
Affairs in the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME).
This position will report to the UME vice dean and serve as
a member of the College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) UME leadership team. The associate
dean of Educational Affairs will have responsibility for development and
implementation of curricular and non-curricular elements that span all four
years of UME. These include accreditation and continuous quality improvement,
assessment and evaluation, faculty development, certificates of distinction,
medical education research and the student research programs. Expertise in faculty development
and/or medical education research, with the ability to guide
innovation and growth in other areas, will be necessary. Working closely with
the team of associate deans and their units to ensure compliance, integration
and high-quality outcomes across shared educational objectives will be
critical. Collaborative skills to engage successfully with a wide array of
clinical partners and rural sites in a distributive educational model is key to
ensuring delivery of our integrated curriculum. The UME curriculum includes
system based foundational sciences, early primary care and specialty
experiences for students, traditional clerkships, longitudinal integrated clerkships,
electives and a robust career advising program for students, culminating in
highly successful residency match outcomes.
The ideal candidate will spend approximately 0.75 FTE fulfilling
the responsibilities of the associate dean role and 0.25 FTE as a clinician in
their specialty. If applicable, a nonclinical PhD candidate will be appointed
at 1.0 FTE. The candidate must fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member
in an appropriate department and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of
associate or full professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Work
  with the undergraduate medical education leadership team to oversee and
  evaluate the integration of elements that are under the purview of the Office
  of Educational Affairs.
• Maintain
  contemporary knowledge and oversight of the unit responsible for the
  school’s regulatory and accreditation requirements (LCME).
• Oversee
  the efforts of the directors in faculty development, assessment and
  evaluation, student and medical education research, certificates of
  distinction, etc.
• Oversee
  the budget preparation and administration of the Office of Educational
  Affairs under the guidance of the UME director of operations.
• Serve
  in an ex officio capacity on the Curriculum Committee and as member/leader
  of other UME and COM-P committees as needed.
• Work
  closely with the Office of the Dean, UME associate deans (foundational
  curriculum, clinical curriculum, student affairs and community
  engagement), department chairs and other institutional leadership to
  ensure coordinated integration of deliverables related to programs
  housed in the Office of Educational Affairs.
• Work
  and build relationships and collaborations among support staff, faculty
  and administration across the College, University and clinical partners.
• Promote and contribute to educational scholarship and/or
  research in areas of expertise.
• Additional
  duties as assigned.

• Hold an MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent
  degree from an accredited institution.
• If a clinician, be board
  certified in area of clinical medicine, be eligible for unrestricted
  medical licensure in the State of Arizona and be eligible for medical
  staff membership at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
• Have at least eight (8) years
  of experience in medical education.
• Have a minimum of five (5)
  years of educational leadership, including oversight and administrative
  experience in developing curriculum and assessments.
• Exhibit a record of excellence
  as a skilled leader with the ability to develop teams, measure and improve
  outcomes and implement strategies to achieve goals that align with the College’s
  vision and mission.
• Have experience in curriculum
  development, implementation, assessment and evaluation in undergraduate or
  graduate medical education.
• Have experience with technology
  driven teaching and assessment methodologies and program evaluation.

• Hold a graduate-level degree in medical education.
• Have extensive knowledge of the principles of adult education and active learning.
• Have experience with LCME accreditation and policies as they relate to the structure and function of a medical school.
• Demonstrate experience and productivity in education research and scholarship with a national reputation.

Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter required to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this leadership opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.