Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank-Clinical, and Campus Executive Director for San Antonio Campus

Full-time, 11-month appointment with an anticipated start date of October 2026. Applications will be considered for titles of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, commensurate with qualifications.

About the role

The Campus Executive Director (CED) at the San Antonio campus is a critical leadership position responsible for leading and directing the education and administrative operations of the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine’s San Antonio campus. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all academic and administrative operations, including medical education (UME, GME, graduate studies), faculty affairs, research, student affairs/services, clinical partnerships, and community engagement. The CED collaborates with main campus and centralized offices to ensure alignment with the college’s mission, vision, and values while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership:
  • Provide academic and administrative leadership for the San Antonio campus, ensuring high-quality medical education aligned with VCOM’s mission, with oversight of rural medicine initiatives, curriculum implementation, faculty engagement, and community partnerships.
  • Lead and oversee operational implementation for the San Antonio campus in alignment with the mission and strategic plan of the Central Texas region.
  • Collaborate with main campus leadership to implement and assess curriculum, educational policies, and assessment tools.
  • Promote academic excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and student performance.
• Faculty and Staff Development:
  • Recruit, appoint, and evaluate faculty and administrative staff.
  • Support faculty development, mentorship, and promotion processes.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and academic integrity.
• Student Affairs:
  • Oversee student advising, wellness programs, academic progress, and career development in collaboration with main campus and local student affairs leadership.
  • Serve as a liaison between students and the main campus for academic and administrative matters.
  • Promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Clinical and Community Partnerships:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with affiliated hospitals, health systems, clinics, and community partners in the San Antonio region.
  • Ensure adequate and high-quality clinical training opportunities for medical students.
  • Represent the school in local healthcare, educational, and civic communities.
• Accreditation and Compliance:
  • Ensure campus operations comply with LCME accreditation standards and institutional policies.
  • Participate in self-study processes and site visits.
  • Maintain documentation and continuous quality improvement measures.
• Budget and Operations:
  • Develop and manage the campus budget in alignment with institutional goals.
  • Oversee campus facilities, resources, and administrative functions.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an LCME-accredited or COCA-accredited medical school.
• Current certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Member Board, or eligibility for such.
• Ongoing clinical practice with an active Texas medical license.
• Administrative and/or educational experience within a medical school, academic medical center, or teaching hospital.
• Experience developing and implementing clinical curriculum and/or student or resident rotations at clinical teaching sites.
• Familiarity and experience with LCME, COCA, or ACGME accreditation and accountability standards.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively; flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to problem-solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects, people, and prioritize workflow.
• Administrative experience in leading a team and working in a highly matrixed environment.