Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean

Location: Lewisburg

The Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean is the Chief Academic Officer of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), overseeing the institution's educational programs in accordance with the mission of the institution. Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean has the responsibility and authority to develop, organize, direct and coordinate the entire academic program.

This position advises the President of WVSOM on academic matters and may serve as Chief Executive Officer in the absence of WVSOM President and Vice President of Finance & Facilities. Candidates must have a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree from a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine to qualify.

Position:
This is a full-time, non-classified administrative position with a faculty appointment and full state benefits based on the final candidate's qualifications. Upon hire, the Dean may have no conflicting secondary employment. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and will require regular evening and weekend scheduling.

Travel including overnight travel is required. This position has been designated as essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.

Applications are considered confidential, and references will not be contacted without notification to the applicant. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Leslie Bicksler, Vice President of HR  or  for more information. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, reference and background checks.

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education Doctorate Required Licenses/Certification Skills Required

Qualifications

* Earned Degree as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.

* AOA or ABMS board certification at some time in their career.

* Eligible for a current license to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of West Virginia.

* Must be free of disciplinary actions or sanctions while licensed.

* A minimum of five (5) years in a leadership position in medical education and academic development and administration (including budget management authority), ideally in a college of osteopathic medicine within the last ten (10) years.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications

* Commitment and respect for the mission of WVSOM and improving health care in West Virginia.

* Demonstrated academic leadership abilities including significant leadership experience as a senior administrator at a COCA-accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine and a record of significant participation in academic leadership role at the state and/or national levels.

* Significant experience in clinical practice is desired.

* Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop relationships with the entire medical community for the benefit of the college and its primary teaching clinic, Robert

C. Byrd Clinic, as well as MSOPTI Hospitals.

* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in osteopathic medical education and health care delivery.

* Demonstrated commitment to innovation in academic affairs.

* Published scholarship on medical education, medical research, academic leadership or other related topic is desired.

* Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies. Ability to develop relationships to facilitate positive educational, research, and funding opportunities. Demonstrated evidence of productive community relations and development of service-learning programs.

* in program/project analysis, development, and implementation, as well as publications or other demonstrations of thought leadership in the field.

* Substantial experience leading or facilitating change, helping an academic institution to engage with, and to develop partnerships with, external stakeholders.

* Have existing relationships with key stakeholders in higher education/state government/federal government/community members in engagement contexts.

* Ability to innovate, both in ideas and implementation.

* Collaborative leadership style and ability to serve as a unifying force for change.

* Proven ability to maintain a broad organizational perspective and relationship with other departments and to carry out effectively the internal and external relationships of the office.

* Ability to promote and thrive in a diverse environment with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Leadership Duties and Responsibilities

* Demonstrates an active and consistent commitment and respect for the mission…