Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) seeks an Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. Reporting to Dr. Miko Rose, the Founding Dean of the College Osteopathic Medicine, the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs is responsible for overseeing the clinical curricular areas of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program at IUP. Critical to this role is familiarity with the AOA COCA accreditation process, alongside the skills, excitement, and drive needed to develop the educational program from the ground-up. This role requires an innovative thinker who is a “team-player” who is enjoyable to work with. This role will work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Affairs and Dean once hired.  

Given the significant shortage of primary care physicians practicing in rural Pennsylvania, IUP has committed to building the first public College of Osteopathic Medicine in the state. Health disparities in rural areas coupled with a shortage of caregivers in rural settings outlines an imperative for a public education solution. IUP has always been committed to serving its community, region, the Commonwealth, and the nation by graduating leaders who are ready to change the world. Addressing the need for talented, committed health care providers – especially in rural areas – is part of IUP’s mission. Therefore, the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will train osteopathic medical students with a strong emphasis on practice in rural settings, in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Initiative to Strengthen Primary Health Care.  

Essential Duties 

• Develop the foundational framework of the clinical education program, with input into the pre-clinical education program 
• Develop the clinical curricular framework for initial phases of COCA accreditation 
• Help shepherd the COCA Accreditation process and ensure that all materials are submitted appropriately and on-time for Applicant, Candidate, and Pre-Accreditation Statuses, and beyond 
• Recruit, outreach, and develop clinical institutional relationships to establish clinical clerkship training sites and opportunities throughout surrounding rural Pennsylvania target sites 
• Develop and provide faculty development for clerkship preceptors and house-staff 
• Develop connections both within IUP and other State University of PA colleges and external to the University system at clinical sites at which our students will ultimately rotate for their clinical education 
• Develop initiatives related to the Strategic Plan, and develop and monitor measurable outcomes from the Strategic Plan as benchmarks for program progress and to identify areas of strength and areas of improvement 
• Assist the Dean and College/University leadership on fundraising initiatives 
• Oversee the budget of the Clinical Education programming

Required Qualifications 

• D.O./M.D./and or PhD degree, with preference for a D. O. degree from an AOA/COCA- accredited Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program 
• Active Board certification by an AOA/ABMS Specialty Certifying Board (MD/DO applicants) 
• Experience of 2 years or more in leading an academic unit relative to clinical education, pre-clinical education, or both, with an emphasis on developing educational programs and partnerships from the ground-up 
• Teaching experience of at least 5 years at the graduate/medical school level with student, faculty, course evaluations testifying to the quality of education

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience leading or familiarity with the process of initial AOA COCA or LCME Accreditation process with a New and Developing College of Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine, including familiarity with the current 2023 Standards and Elements 
• Familiarity with Graduate Medical Education as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, and the ACGME Common Program Requirements and AOA Osteopathic Recognition 
• Documented experience and history with interest in mental health, wellness, and well-being, with clinical curricular development experience to support and develop sustainable wellness programming for students, faculty, and preceptors in the clinical setting 
• Experience and familiarity with AACOM, NBOME, and other osteopathic or allopathic -specific groups or organizations 
• Academic background and experience commensurate with academic appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor 
• Additional Degree(s) appropriate to the role desired: Doctorate (e.g., PhD) and/or Masters Degree (e.g., M.Ed., M.B.A) in Education/Leadership/Business/related field; or management of large grant funded research project(s)

Compensation 

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in the state of Pennsylvania. Compensation is competitive with national benchmarks and commensurate with the experience, achievement, and responsibilities of this position.  

Benefits can be viewed at this link: Benefits for Non-Represented Employees - Office of Human Resources - IUP