Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Association of American Medical Colleges; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 501,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to enhance educational programs. This role demands a leader with extensive experience in medical education and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will align educational goals with healthcare needs while ensuring accreditation standards are met. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the academic medical community. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in medical education and student success.

Qualifications

• Requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree with board certification.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in medical education.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for educational programs.
• Maintain accreditation and oversee admissions policies.
• Supervise Associate and Assistant Deans.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Medical Education Knowledge

Accreditation Standards

Partnership Building

Program Improvement

Education

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to lead and enhance our educational programs at UW School of Medicine. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in medical education, strong leadership and management skills, and a deep understanding of current trends in academic medicine. They should be adept at building effective partnerships, maintaining accreditation standards, and driving continuous improvement in educational programs. This role requires a visionary leader who can align educational goals with the unique healthcare needs of the WWAMI region and across the nation.

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Responsibilities:

Lead continuous improvement for UW School of Medicine’s educational programs.
Maintain active affiliation agreements and effective working relationships.
Ensure Liaison Committee on Medical Education accreditation.
Advise on resources needed for medical student education programs.
Supervise Associate and Assistant Deans.
Oversee admissions policies and curriculum development.
Work closely with Vice Dean for Rural and Regional Affairs.
Oversee activities of the Office of Student Affairs and the Colleges.
Manage human resources and budgetary processes.
Collaborate with other Vice Deans to support education and professional degree programs.
Represent the Executive Vice Dean in meetings as needed.
Faculty Appointment:

Full-time or part-time position with a faculty appointment in a relevant UWSOM department.
Administrative role is 0.80 FTE, not eligible for tenure.
12-month service period position starting Summer 2025.
Compensation:

Base salary range: $250,000 - $500,004 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Additional compensation may include administrative salary supplement and allowances.
Location:

Based at the Seattle campus with travel across the WWAMI region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Education Requirements:

Requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree (or foreign equivalents) with graduate training and board certification in a medical or surgical specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The physician must meet the requirements for a full and unrestricted medical license in Washington state and must meet the requirements for appointment to the faculty.

Work Experience Requirements:

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible related experiences is preferred, of which five years should be senior supervisory and/or management experience as an administrator responsible for medical student educational programs. The individual must have extensive working knowledge of medical education at the medical student level. Prior experience and involvement with the WWAMI program is preferred.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.