LUCOM Senior Associate Dean
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Faculty are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Faculty should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests. The Senior Associate Dean (SAD) reports to the Dean of LUCOM and is responsible for oversight and management of academic and clinical operations of the COM, which includes curriculum development, maintenance, delivery, and assessment in OMS I, II, III, and IV, and related curricular activities; student, faculty, staff, and resident/fellow research engagement and the production of scholarly activity; compliance with accreditation requirements; budgetary oversight; and engagement of the respective teams in the strategic plan of the COM. The SAD directly supervises the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and GME, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Curriculum, Senior Executive Director of Medical Education, and the Director of Research, as well as indirectly supervising the faculty and staff in those department and work units. Provides oversight of all activities related to the transition into graduate medical education (GME) including the match and efforts to support and establish GME. The SAD will provide support in hiring, personnel evaluations, managing personnel issues, workload assessment, and workload assignment in concert with the Dean. The SAD is also charged with establishing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders including clinical partners in both undergraduate and graduate medical education, the Associate Dean for Accreditation and Business Operations, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Services, as well as interacting with the Dean, the Provost and other senior leadership at Liberty University. This position requires the management and oversight of multiple complex processes and stakeholders and involves a high level of communication, decision making, and meetings. Additional responsibilities and projects may be assigned by the Dean or his/her designee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates an active, consistent, and visible commitment to the mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) by working with a deep level of engagement with students, faculty, staff, and administrative leaders.
• In concert with other leadership at the COM, provides oversight for the development of policies and procedures for the education and evaluation of LUCOM students, ensuring that the faculty, facilities, and resources of the COM are adequate to deliver the curriculum for its students, and ultimately contribute to successful/optimal results in assessment and graduation outcomes.
• Along with the Associate and Assistant Deans of the COM, the SAD is responsible to ensure the delivery of the curriculum to the students in a timely, effective, and efficient manner across OMS I through IV.
• In concert with other leadership at the COM, oversees the testing and evaluation activities of the COM and provides feedback to the administration and faculty concerning outcomes with recommendations for modifications as indicated.
• Provides administrative support to ensure the Associate Dean for Accreditation and Business Operations and their team support and uphold COCA accreditation standards and operational requirements throughout the COM's academic operations. Additionally, will work in conjunction with the department of External Affairs and Faculty Development to maintain and create positive working relationship with external partners and collaborators.
• Provides administrative oversight to ensure the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Curriculum and their team maintain and develop all policies and procedures relating to student progress throughout OMS I and II.
• Provides administrative oversight to ensure the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and GME and their team maintain and create positive relationships with external clinical partners within the realm of undergraduate medical education, and as needed, graduate medical education. Additionally, will provide oversight to the department to maintain and develop all policies and procedures relating to student progress throughout OMS III and IV.
• Provides administrative support to ensure the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Services and their team are successful in recruiting efforts and academic success initiatives.
• Provides administrative oversight and support as necessary for staff of the Office of Medical Education, Academic Success and Support Center, LUCOM Center for Research, LUCOM Medical Library, and Center for Standardized Patients and Simulation.
• In concert with other leadership of the COM, oversees the assessment, outcomes, and quality improvement policies and procedures for the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum and educational programs of the COM, and makes recommendations to the Curriculum Committees and Dean for modifications or improvements.
• Collaborates with LUCOM Faculty Development to assist and promote faculty growth and development with an emphasis on the fields of educational development, delivery, and evaluation and produces scholarly activity or research in the field.
• Serves as a cross-boundary manager and consultant for educational, administrative, and research programs to meet COM mission, vision, and goals.
• Assures integration of osteopathic principles into all aspects of the osteopathic medical students' preclinical and clinical education.
• Assures the advancement and integration of high standards for ethical and professional behavior in all aspects of the education of the students of LUCOM and actions of the administration, faculty, and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings and committees as designated.
• Represents the COM professionally and advances the medical profession and service to the public provided by the COM.
• Serves as the liaison between the students, faculty, staff, and the Dean.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Does position directly or indirectly supervise other employees?YESNO Does position supervise subordinate supervisors?YESNO If yes, please list the subordinate supervisors (names and titles) reporting to this position. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Curriculum Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and GME Senior Executive Director of Medical Education Director of Research How many employees are indirectly overseen by this position through subordinate supervisors? 40-50 Does this position directly oversee non-supervisory personnel?YESNO If yes, how many non-supervisory personnel are directly overseen by this position? Select the number of directly supervised employees. Does position interact with individuals/entities outside the company?YESNO If yes, please describe: The Senior Associate Dean is accountable for developing and cultivating relationships with external constituents for the purpose of enhancing LUCOM's academic programs and research and scholarly opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience

• Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine preferred, or Medical Doctor Degree) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization, if applicable.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies, as applicable.
• Eligible for coverage by college's malpractice insurer, if applicable.
• Minimum of 5 years of academic leadership experience in the context of a medical school environment as a Department Chair, Assistant or Associate Dean, or equivalent experience in UME or GME.
• Track record demonstrating leadership, achievement, and outcomes at an accredited medical school.
• Demonstration of sustained professional engagement with faculty and activities demonstrating leadership of Chairs and faculty at a medical school.

Knowledge and Skills

• Administrative Leadership - Demonstrated ability to successfully lead organizational units with multiple direct reports, personnel, and related budgets.
• Curriculum and Learning Outcomes - Knowledge related to the development, maintenance, delivery, and evaluation of curriculum and learning outcomes, including curriculum mapping/blueprinting, and management.
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures related to identifying, recruiting, onboarding, developing, managing, and retaining qualified faculty, staff, and content experts to accomplish the goals of Academic Affairs.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Research - Experience with scholarly publication and research. Ability to prepare grant proposals and academic evaluative reports.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, read, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possession of public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions.
• Use of listen first communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience effectively advising students.
• Passion to create both academic success and overall personal wellness.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrate active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making needs.

• Utilize systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Demonstrated skilled negotiator, with the ability to positively persuade and influence behaviors.
• Exercise time management of self and team members.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Social perceptiveness, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Driving Requirements Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required. Target Hire Date 2025-01-01 Time Type Full time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the religion component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.