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The Vice Dean provides leadership for the planning, implementation, maintenance and continuous quality improvement of all domains and activities pertaining to the dedicated mission and exciting growth of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada.
Areas of competency include medical school Accreditation, Admissions, Assessment, and Curriculum/Academic Affairs Innovation along the Continuum from Undergraduate Medical Education (UME)to Graduate Medical Education and Continuous Medical Education Curriculum. Furthermore, competency domains include Alumni Affairs, Continuing Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, and strong collaboration with the Offices/Dean of Student Affairs of Touro University Nevada and the Office of Research. The guiding goal is to bring to life the Medical School’s Mission of educating compassionate, clinically, and culturally competent physician leaders. Constituting diverse backgrounds and various life experiences, these physician leaders will confidently guide medicine into the future grounded in a deeply encompassing osteopathic philosophy, and they stand ready to meet future healthcare workforce needs.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
In collaboration with the various academic units and departments and their respective administrative leadership, the Vice Dean will oversee the undergraduate medical education curriculum (UME) development and ensure appropriate delivery.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Eligible for licensure to practice medicine Nevada, Board Certified in any specialty, preferably Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Med/Peds
Minimum of ten years’ experience preferred in undergraduate and graduate medical education;
At least five years of academic administration experience at a senior level that includes academic and student affairs management and administration preferred.
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, collaboration, team building, and negotiation skills with a varied constituency (students, faculty, chairs, staff) are essential. Ability to work with people from diverse racial, ethnic, gender identity, and socioeconomic backgrounds and adapt a flexible leadership style for multiple cultural environments with a strong knowledge of racial health disparities.
Experience with Osteopathic Medical Education is preferred.
Experience in admissions/enrollment management and academic accreditation is strongly preferred.
Touro University and the School of Osteopathic Medicine promote a diverse community that begins with students, faculty, staff and administration who respect each other and value each other’s dignity. By identifying and removing barriers and fostering individual potential, TUNCOM will cultivate a community where all members can learn and grow. TUNCOM and TUN are committed to a safe environment that encourages intellectual, academic, and social interaction and engagement across multiple intersections of identities. Creating and maintaining a caring community that embraces diversity in its broadest sense is among the highest priorities.
Leadership, staff, and faculty have identified diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values for the Touro University College Osteopathic Medicine. We believe in living and promoting these values as we are dedicated to creating a more diverse physician workforce and to develop skillful, culturally caring and competent physicians to improve health and solve health disparities.
We invite you to join us and help lead the way in new and creative ways of teaching, learning and seeking new discoveries.