Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education (MD, DO)(College of Medicine - Phoenix)

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Company: The University of Arizona

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85032

Description:

Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education (MD, DO)(College of Medicine - Phoenix)

Posting Number
req21939

Department
COM Phx Campus Administration

Department Website Link
College of Medicine-Phoenix

Location
Greater Phoenix Area

Address
475 N. 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

This position will provide senior administrative leadership to all graduate medical education (GME) programs at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (College). It will support College senior leadership with strategic and operational planning within GME and our clinical partners. This role will work with program and department leadership in faculty development and initiatives that contribute to the strategic priorities of College that meet the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This position will report to the associate dean/ACGME designated institutional official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education.

The successful candidate will spend approximately 0.50 FTE fulfilling the responsibilities of the assistant dean role and 0.50 FTE as a clinician at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Also, it is expected that the candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in clinical care, teaching and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of a career track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Oversee the College of Medicine - Phoenix GME training programs based out of Banner hospitals other than Banner - University Medicinal Center Phoenix (B-UMCP).
  • Be responsible to ensure that non-B-UMCP GME programs are in substantial compliance with the ACGME Institutional Requirements and that each of the programs are in in substantial compliance with the ACGME specialty/subspecialty Program Requirements.
  • Serve as the assistant DIO (ACGME Designated Institutional Official) in the DIO's absence.
  • Participate in strategic and operational discussions involving GME within the College as well as with the University's educational and clinical partners.
  • Participate in the leadership team for GME.
  • Identify issues and develops alternative solutions related to institutional and program compliance, including strategic planning for future of University sponsorship of GME.
  • Serve as a liaison across the undergraduate medical education (UME) and GME continuum regarding learning environment and educational issues relevant to both communities.
  • Oversee GME Mental Health and Wellness to ensure institutional compliance with ACGME requirements.
  • Oversee GME learning specialist(s).
  • Monitor ACGME's program on-site assessments and annual WebADS updates to maintain institutional and program accreditation.
  • Collaborate with program directors, department chairs and College leadership to address specific areas of faculty development to meet ACGME institutional requirements.
  • Develop, promote and implement initiatives for clinical faculty to proactively meet the ACGME institutional requirements for program improvement (e.g., educational strategies and teaching skills appropriate for the clinical learning environment; programmatic improvement in competency-based medical education).
  • Represent the College at national and regional meetings related to GME.
  • Support the College's mission and foster positive working relationships our faculty, staff and trainees through strong professional judgement, character and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards.
  • Exhibit knowledge of GME literature, research and publication.
  • Ability to lead a team project and/or program.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of local and national educational and training resources for GME programs.
  • Knowledge of teaching principles, practices and procedures appropriate for clinical educators and demonstrate ability to implement best practices in GME.
  • Demonstrate skill in didactic and clinical teaching using various evidence-based methodologies.
  • Exhibit critical thinking, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and time management skills.
  • Show commitment to lifelong learning, diversity, patient safety, quality improvement and educational innovations.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to diversity issues in the delivery of programs and services.
  • Skilled in developing faculty as evidenced by mentorship, leadership and professionalism.
  • Knowledge of GME resident well-being and mental health resources.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Have an MD, DO or an equivalent degree or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • Have at least five years of clinical experience and be board certified in chosen specialty.
  • Possess an unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Arizona.
  • Have academic credentials that qualify for the rank of associate professor or higher.
  • Have at least five years of experience as a program director or assistant/associate program director in an ACGME-accredited program and/or five years of experience in GME at the institutional level.
  • Experience with providing faculty development in educational training/instruction in various formats appropriate for GME.


Preferred Qualifications

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
Varies

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Faculty

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

comphx-oafa@arizona.edu

Open Date
3/3/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

CV and cover letter is required for 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 teaching 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.

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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