Brown University — Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
Filed in Administrative on January 23, 2023
Job Description:
This position oversees one arm of the faculty affairs unit of the Alpert Medical School. Under the auspices of BioMed Faculty Administration, this individual will be responsible for providing strategic planning and leadership around programming, resources and initiatives to support the ~2400 AMS faculty. S/he will coordinate the operations of three existing faculty-facing units, including the Office of Faculty Professional Development, the Office of Continuing Medical Education, and the Office of Women in Medicine and Science. This individual will also partner with other entities (such as hospital-based CME providers, hospital GME offices, BPI, Advance-CTR, and the AMS offices of Medical Education and Diversity and Multicultural Affairs) to optimize faculty development services and oversee faculty awards and recognition. The Assistant Dean will manage budgets and oversee all administrative functions related to faculty professional development, and will lead efforts to create a comprehensive professional development infrastructure as a key part of Brown’s commitment to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty.This .5 FTE position oversees and directs faculty development at the Alpert Medical School. This individual will be responsible for providing strategic planning and leadership around programming, resources, and initiatives to support the career and development of the ~2400 AMS faculty. The Assistant Dean for Faculty Development (ADFD) will coordinate the operations of two existing faculty-facing units: The Office of Faculty Professional Development and the Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME). The Office of Women in Medicine and Science (OWIMS), the third unit in the professional development section, collaborates closely under separate oversight. The ADFD will partner with hospital-based CME providers, hospital GME offices, BPI, Advance-CTR, the AMS offices of Medical Education and Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, OWIMS and other entities to optimize faculty development services. The ADFD will manage budgets and oversee administrative functions related to faculty professional development, and will lead efforts to create a comprehensive professional development infrastructure as a key component of Brown’s commitment to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty.
Required:
- Advanced medical degree (MD or DO) with training, education, or extensive experience in health professions education (HPE), preferably with master’s level training in HPE
- Extensive experience in planning, executing, and evaluating professional development end educational programming focused on HPE
- Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Competencies:
- Strong strategic planning, management, and supervisory skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Initiative and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
- Mature judgment, decision making, and leadership skills.
- Ability to function both independently and in collaboration with others.
- Willing and able to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Background and education check required.
Recruiting Start Date:
2022-05-18-07:00
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
Department:
BioMed Academic Affairs
Grade:
Grade 12
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
18.75
Position Classification:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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