Statewide Campus Regional Assistant Dean - Charleston, WV

Job Summary

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is seeking a Regional Assistant Dean who will monitor the progress and performance of students based within the Statewide Campus (SWC) region during years three and four of the curriculum. The physician in this position serves as the chief academic, administrative, financial and public relations liaison for WVSOM at a specific SWC region.

This position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and will have a regular and ongoing presence in the SWC Region.

This is a non‑classified position and is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Base salary is $195,000 with full state benefits. Weekly travel and some overnight travel is required. The successful candidate will report to the appropriate SWC Regional Office or other assigned locations within the SWC region regularly. The position is designated as essential; in institutional emergencies employees may be required to remain at work or report to protect operations.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Doctorate.

Valid medical license for West Virginia (osteopathic or allopathic) or ability to obtain. Driver’s license required for weekly regional travel.

• Administrative or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to manage budgetary functions for the region.
• Strong communication and public‑relations skills.

• Represent WVSOM within the region, advocate for WVSOM and its curriculum, and represent the school’s position on various issues. Serve as the liaison between WVSOM and clinical faculty, clinical departments, hospital and clinic administration.
• Develop strong hospital and ambulatory rotations, including training sites for required rotations such as internal medicine and electives. Approve all student schedules following WVSOM curriculum, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with WVSOM’s Office of Postgraduate Education to develop sites for interns and residents.
• Develop and direct various didactic programs including clinical case conferences, journal club, small group discussions, and professional development seminars and lectures.
• Assist and advise students as needed regarding academic performance, professionalism, personal issues, career plans, etc.; be a mentor for students and maintain records of interactions.
• Monitor clinical faculty teaching skills; recruit new clinical faculty and clinical training locations; educate faculty on WVSOM and the SWC program, mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Review evaluations of faculty and programs and, in collaboration with the SWC Regional Director, develop and implement plans of action in response to deficiencies.
• Assist the WVSOM Director of Faculty Development in arranging faculty development programs in the SWC region and provide teaching faculty with information on clinical education teaching.
• Supervise the SWC Regional Director and, through that director, supervise the SWC Administrative Assistant in the region.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the State’s policies, institutional guidelines, and applicable laws. Ensure that all employees are motivated and guided to contribute fully to WVSOM’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Develop and oversee the budgetary function for the region.
• Attend to other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Predoctoral Clinical Education or the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of WVSOM.

Base salary $195,000 per year, plus full state benefits. Travel requirements include weekly and occasional overnight travel.

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