Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

TheVice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Foundational and ClinicalSciences (FCS) at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine (FCoM) atBelmont University is a key leadership role responsible for developing andoverseeing the clinical experiences and affiliations that support theeducational mission of FCoM. This position provides strategic leadership in cultivatingand sustaining relationships with clinical partners, including HCA Healthcareand the TriStar Division in Nashville, as well as other clinical affiliatessupporting the medical school.

Incollaboration with the FCS Department Chair, the Vice Chair of EducationalAffairs, the Vice Chair of Rural Affairs, and other FCoM leaders, the ViceChair of Clinical Affairs ensures that clinical learning experiences are of thehighest quality and aligned with accreditation standards, institutional goals,and the evolving needs of medical education. This role requires an individualwho can effectively navigate partnerships between academic and clinicalentities while maintaining a strong commitment to student learning, facultyengagement, and the mission of FCoM.

Job functions:

Clinical Educational Engagement

• Provides leadership in securing and maintaining clinical affiliations, with a primary focus on HCA Healthcare/TriStar hospitals in Nashville, while also supporting partnerships with other affiliated health systems.
• Serves as the primary FCoM liaison with HCA Healthcare and chairs the FCoM/HCA Advisory Committee.
• Collaborates with course and clerkship directors to ensure that clinical rotations meet educational objectives, accreditation standards, and student learning needs.
• Develops and implements a framework for evaluating and improving the quality of clinical experiences.
• Advocates for and facilitates faculty development programs for community-based physicians and clinical faculty engaged in medical student education.
• Provides oversight for the recruitment, onboarding, and development of clinical preceptors across all affiliated training sites.
• Ensures that clinical learning environments support the professional formation of medical students and promote a positive learning culture.
• Monitors student feedback and assessment data related to clinical education and partners with faculty and administration to implement improvements.
• Works closely with the Vice Chair of Educational Affairs to integrate foundational science principles into clinical training.

Affiliation and Partnership Management

• Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with healthcare organizations, hospitals, and community-based clinics to enhance student learning opportunities.
• Engages with clinical partners on issues related to supervision, assessment, and professional identity formation for medical students.
• Identifies and negotiates agreements with clinical sites to ensure sufficient placement opportunities for students across all phases of training.
• Partners with clinical stakeholders to address challenges related to balancing medical student training with residency training and clinical service needs.
• Assists in mitigating conflicts of interest related to community-based faculty appointments.
• Collaborates with FCoM leadership to explore newopportunities for expanding clinical education through innovative models,including interprofessional and longitudinal experiences.

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Works with the FCS Chair and FCoM administration to align clinical education priorities with the mission, vision, and values of Belmont University.
• Contributes to strategic planning efforts to enhance clinical learning experiences and ensure the continued growth of clinical partnerships.
• Represents FCoM in discussions with external organizations, including national medical education networks and accrediting bodies.
• Advocates for student well-being and professional development within clinical settings.
• Promotes a clinical learning environment that incorporates unity and belonging.
• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;

Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;

And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited medical school.
• Faculty appointment or eligibility for appointment in FCoM at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated expertise in undergraduate medical education (UME), clinical faculty engagement, and managing external partnerships in academic medicine.
• Experience in clinical education leadership, preferably within a community-based medical school or academic health system.
• Strong understanding of accreditation requirements related to clinical education.
• Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with healthcare partners, faculty, and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HCA Healthcare or other major hospital networks in developing and managing medical student education programs.
• Leadership experience in clinical education at the departmental, institutional, or health system level.
• Knowledge of best practices in medical student supervision, assessment, and competency-based education.
• A commitment to fostering a Christ-centered, student-focused, and mission-driven culture at FCoM.

Required Education
MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited medical school.

Required Experience
Demonstrated expertise in undergraduate medical education (UME), clinical faculty engagement, and managing external partnerships in academic medicine.Experience in clinical education leadership, preferably within a community-based medical school or academic health system.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.