Senior Associate Dean, Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) (Updated)

About the role

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks a motivated and visionary leader to serve as the senior associate dean for the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the educational and student service programs within the College of Medicine – Phoenix.
• Lead the Continuous Quality Improvement team to ensure LCME compliance and accreditation.
• Represent the College of Medicine – Phoenix at the AAMC national meetings, serve on national committees and engage in collaborative research.
• Ensure successful implementation and outcomes of our innovative undergraduate medical curriculum, consistent with the educational goals of the College.
• Oversee further development and distinction in the Student Research program with expansion of the MD/PhD program.
• Strengthen partnerships with affiliate institutions and community partners to benefit the educational mission.
• Strengthen existing relationships with universities, foundations and other organizations to ensure the success of the College of Medicine – Phoenix.
• Establish priorities for clinical and academic program development and facilitate the recruitment of key academic leaders necessary to implement educational priorities.
• Recruit and retain an institutional team who will successfully execute the educational goals of the strategic plan.
• Champion undergraduate student pathway programs with the Office of Health Care Advancement.
• Provide effective unit oversight of the financial and operational performance of the UME Office.
• Actively promote career development of UME faculty and leaders at the College.
• Identify opportunities for enhanced performance in areas of research, education and faculty development.

Requirements

• Hold an MD or an equivalent degree from an LCME accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of progressively complex administrative experience in an academic medicine setting.
• Demonstrate national recognition as an academic leader as evidenced by involvement in national clinical, academic and/or educational societies.
• Have a record of educational program development, monitoring and/or leadership.
• Have experience serving on an AAMC committee.
• Have a track record of peer-reviewed publications in areas of educational scholarship (e.g., assessment, evaluation, curriculum, academic culture, admissions, etc.).
• Be board certified in specialty and be licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pedagogic principles and evidence-based practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of LCME requirements.
• Excellent organizational, time management, professionalism and communication skills.
• Mentoring skills (students, residents and junior faculty).
• Knowledge of budgets and resource management.
• Experience serving on national educational committees.

Skills

• Knowledge of pedagogic principles and evidence-based practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of LCME requirements.
• Excellent organizational, time management, professionalism and communication skills.
• Mentoring skills (students, residents and junior faculty).
• Knowledge of budgets and resource management.
• Experience serving on national educational committees.

Benefits

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

Pay

The University of Arizona offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The University of Arizona is committed to providing a work environment that supports the health and well-being of our faculty. The College of Medicine – Phoenix offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of faculty and students.