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Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Employer
Washington State University
Location
Spokane

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Medical Research, Medicine
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Employee Type:

Faculty

Title:

Associate Dean

Working Title:

Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Position Number:

123066

College/Area:

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Hiring Unit:

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Link:

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Work Location:

Spokane

Zip Code:

99202

Summary of Duties:

The College of Medicine is inviting applications for the leadership position of Associate Dean for Faculty Development. The Associate Dean for Faculty Development will lead and be responsible for growing and continuously improving faculty development programming in close collaboration with the Offices of Curriculum, Accreditation, Assessment & Evaluation, Faculty Affairs, Information Technology, Graduate Medical Education, and Research, as well as with College of Medicine Department Chairs and Clinical Associate Deans at the four (4) regional campus locations.

Additional Information:

Position Details
•Lead and be responsible for growing and continuously improving faculty development programming in close collaboration with the Offices of Curriculum, Accreditation, Assessment & Evaluation, Faculty Affairs, Information Technology, Graduate Medical Education, and Research, as well as with College of Medicine Department Chairs and clinical campus Associate Deans.
•Develop, implement, and regularly update a faculty development program.
•Provide support to and collaborate with leaders of the College’s staff development program and leadership development program.
•Develop and implement a faculty wellness program.
•In collaboration with appropriate College resources, develop and maintain a comprehensive faculty database that as a minimum contains the information related to faculty development.
•Oversee that all accreditation requirements regarding College faculty development are met and maintained in accordance with the standards.
•Support College operations consistent with knowledge, education, work experience, and abilities, as related to Faculty Development.
•Assist in budgeting for the Office of Faculty Development.
•As directed by the Dean, participate in fundraising activities in support of the College.
•Collaborate with other members of the Dean’s Leadership Team.
•Demonstrate and promote a positive work/learning environment and culture in all academic and clinical settings, and model professionalism and effective leadership.
•Stay abreast of faculty development trends and best practices.
•Contribute to building strong relationships with ESFCOM stakeholders and constituents.
•Travel to the ESFCOM’s campus locations throughout the state as needed.

Compensation/Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. . WSU has comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. We offer excellent retirement programs and a generous leave program. hrs.wsu.edu/benefits

The College
Washington State University is the state’s land-grant University with a mission rooted in accessibility and service to diverse communities across the state of Washington. The College of Medicine was created to fill critical health care gaps across the state. It attracts talented students from or with significant ties to Washington – both rural and urban – to train within their communities, increasing the likelihood they will remain there to practice medicine.

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is dedicated to fostering multicultural diverse and inclusive educational and working environments where all who teach, learn, work, and heal within the college can flourish. As a College of Medicine, we aspire to entrench a culture of acceptance and equality and continuously take actions to increase educational access. To learn more about the College of Medicine’s mission and innovative approach to medical education, please visit the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine website.

The position of Associate Dean for Faculty Development is fundamental to a core mission of the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine; namely, training a richly diverse student body and medical residents to become highly qualified, empathetic healthcare professionals ready to deliver healthcare to Washington’s underserved communities. This requires developing faculty who are eager to embrace proven, as well as innovative, strategies for educating students and residents. At the College of Medicine, faculty development is a collaborative enterprise involving many individuals working as a collective team. The Associate Dean for Faculty Development will harness the skills and passions of these individuals to foster a spirit of excellence in faculty teaching skills, continually improving programming as the College continues to mature.

Anticipated Start Date:

01/01/2021

Tenure Track:

No

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Appointment Status:

Permanent

Position Term in Months:

12

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

•Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or PhD in a related field.
•Experience at rank of Assistant Professor or higher at an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada.
•Impactful experience with faculty development at a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accredited medical school or academic health setting.
•5 or more years of experience in clinical education and/or teaching in a medical school or academic health setting.
•Experience leading professionals in a complex organization.
•Acknowledged excellent communicator, written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

•3 or more years impactful experience with faculty development at an LCME accredited medical school or academic health setting.
•Experience transitioning medical school faculty away from lecturing into student engaged teaching strategies.
•Experience developing faculty assessment capabilities.
•Experience preparing faculty to utilize simulation in developing student clinical skills.
•Experience in developing faculty to optimize the use of technology in medical education.
•Experience at rank of Associate Professor or higher at an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada.
•Experience interacting with the LCME or other educational accrediting bodies.

Background Check:

Yes

Type of Recruitment:

Open Recruitment

Posting Open Date:

10/07/2020

Screening Begin Date:

11/07/2020

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to submit an electronic application including; 1) a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; and 4) the contact information for three (3) professional references. Letters of recommendation will be automatically requested of the professional references for candidates selected as finalists for the position through the WSU online application system.

The screening of application materials will begin on November 7, 2020 and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.

Finalist for this position will be subject to a background check as condition of employment. Questions may be sent to the search committee liaison in an email to Erin Hunley at erin.hunley@wsu.edu.

EEO Statement :

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Posting Number:

20152729F

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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