DEAN, F. EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (SOM), AD-0602-00
- Employer
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- $219,200.00 - $400,000.00
- Date posted
- Sep 30, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Deans
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The mission of the Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences (USU) is to support the readiness of America’s Warfighter
and the health and well-being of the military community by
educating and developing uniformed health professionals,
scientists, and leaders; by conducting cutting-edge,
military-relevant research, and by providing operational support to
units around the world. USU currently comprises four schools and
colleges and one institute: The F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
(SOM), The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), the
Postgraduate Dental College (PDC), The College of Allied Health
Sciences (CAHS) and the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research
Institute (AFRRI). USU is authorized to grant appropriate graduate
and undergraduate academic degrees and to establish postdoctoral,
postgraduate programs of study, and technological institutes
related to treatment and prevention of injury and disease and
research in the health sciences. USU develops and supports
education and training programs designed to ensure optimal
utilization of the health science labor force, facilities, and
equipment within the Department of Defense and military medical
departments worldwide. In addition to offering a world-class
education to students, USU supports robust and high-impact programs
of research.
USU invites applications for the position of Dean, F. Edward Hébert
School of Medicine (SOM). The SOM is the nation's Federal school of
medicine that blends a health sciences curriculum with a curriculum
that places special emphasis on military and public health
medicine. This foundation prepares students for the important roles
they will undertake as uniformed physicians and civilian
scientists. The program melds the study of basic science, clinical
practice of medicine with a special emphasis on military unique
medicine, and military leadership training to produce competent,
innovative healthcare providers and scholars to support the
National Defense Strategy. This signature blend of education and
training distinguishes USU as a leader among institutions of
learning around the world.
Duties: The incumbent serves as the Chief Academic and Operating
Officer of the SOM and is responsible for the effective and
efficient execution of all its scholarly programs including those
mandated by law and authorized or recommended by the Board of
Regents to the Secretary of Defense. The responsibilities of the
Dean, SOM, include but are not limited to, planning, execution,
management, leadership, and oversight of: the undergraduate medical
education program; graduate programs; affiliated educational and
research centers; faculty recruitment and appointments; SOM
educational curricula and accreditation; basic science, clinical,
translational and interdisciplinary research programs; strategic
planning; recruitment, development, and graduation of consistently
high-quality students; student affairs; financial planning and
management; and SOM space and equipment utilization.
The Dean is responsible for activities to strengthen the alliances
and integration with military and civilian medical treatment
facilities (MTF) and teaching hospitals to ensure the academic
preparation of SOM students and the academic development of
appointed faculty in the facilities that educate and train the SOM
students. He/she serves as the University President's principal
agent and advisor on SOM educational functions and assures
compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and accreditation
requirements by SOM personnel.
The Dean is the spokesperson for the faculty of the SOM and
represents the SOM in interactions with uniformed service leaders
to include the military Medical Corps Chiefs, civilian leaders in
the Department of Defense (DOD) and other Federal agencies and
leaders in civilian academic medicine. He/she will promote
effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University
mission and values, develop objectives and priorities, and be
accountable for outcomes, as well as, act as a catalyst for
institutional innovation, growth and interpersonal collaboration,
developing plans to promote the SOM's vision, mission, and
strategic plan in alignment with the University Strategic
Plan.
Additionally the Dean will:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain continuing processes of
curriculum review and reform. Ensure the SOM's curricula are
evaluated to assure that academic standards are met or exceeded and
all programs meet wartime and disaster medical readiness
requirements including curricula of specific military importance
such as command and control, military medicine, tropical diseases,
combat casualty care, humanitarian assistance, ethics and other
military-relevant topics and skills. Maintain, in coordination with
the USU Brigade Commander, a program of officer development and
maturation to meet the University President's goals for officer
instruction, leadership development, and professional military
education.
2. Oversee and ensure the recruitment of highly-qualified faculty
and staff to accomplish the mission of the SOM by establishing
manpower and personnel requirements to ensure that students have
the optimal exposure to civilian academicians as well as uniformed
role models. Oversee the review and recommendations for presenting
educational degrees to the Board of Regents. Provide balanced
support for both clinical and basic science programs of research
and lead change when appropriate. Establish appropriate research
partnerships between the SOM and the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), the Services' multiple medical research laboratories,
medical treatment facilities and civilian institutions of higher
learning to achieve the SOM, University, and DOD mission.
3. Hold responsibility the formulation, preparation, and
implementation of the annual SOM budget within USU guidelines and
allocated funding. Actively participates in the review,
development, and administration of SOM faculty salaries to ensure
that they are in accordance with the provisions of the enabling
legislation and/or applicable DOD and/or USU policies and
procedures. Develop and make recommendations to the President and
Board of Regents regarding the physical plant required to support
educational programs of the SOM.
Qualification Requirements: The incumbent must bring to this
position a minimum of an earned Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree
from an accredited university or institution. State medical
licensure and American Board specialty certification.
The position requires: substantial experience in medical and
graduate education, effective leadership skills and scholarly
achievement, academic administration or closely-related uniformed
medical education administration, educational research, executive
management skills, and personnel management; extensive analytical
skill in evaluating and developing organizational policies,
programs, goals, and objectives; experience in managing diverse
operations; exceptional written and oral communications skills to
provide presentations in a public forum as well as the ability to
develop consensus decisions. Experience working in an academic
shared governance model and/or experience in an executive level
uniformed position and/or experience with inter-professional
collaboration are highly desirable.
The incumbent must be academically qualified for a tenured faculty
appointment at the professor level in one of the SOM departments in
accordance with USU and SOM academic policies. Expertise and
experience as reflected by a significant number of scholarly
publications with a national impact in journals appropriate to
specialty, scientific training, and research interests. A record of
outstanding clinical practice, innovative and effective
administrative leadership, possession of strong advocacy skills,
and a commitment to increasing diversity among students, staff, and
faculty are essential characteristics.
The following experience and/or knowledge are highly desirable:
experience working for or knowledge of Federal, DoD, or military
health care organizations, health care systems, or advanced
educational programs; or the possession of additional earned
advanced degrees (e.g., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.).
The incumbent of this position will hold a USU faculty appointment
as Professor (with tenure) in SOM.
Assignment as Dean is an administrator position assignment and is
without tenure. The initial appointment as Dean is for a term of up
to five-years and may be renewed with no limit on the number of
renewals. Assignment as Dean is not a continuous appointment and as
such the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the President of the
University and may be relieved as Dean at any time.
The position requires a secret clearance. The incumbent must be
able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance level.
The incumbent of this position will be subject to pre-employment
and random drug testing under the USUHS Drug-Free Workplace
Program. Failure to meet the requirement will result in the
withdrawal of the position offer or removal from the
position.
Relocation expenses i.e. PCS or relocation incentives as described
on 5 U.S.C 5733 may be authorized in accordance with applicable
travel regulations, command policy and available command
funding.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in
strictest confidence.
Instructions to Candidates: Review of applications will begin upon
receipt and continue until the position is filled. Applicants
should submit (1) a letter expressing their interest in the
position, (2) their curriculum vitae, and (3) the names of five
references (references will not be contacted without applicant's
prior permission). Nominators should send a letter of nomination
and, if possible, the nominee's curriculum vitae. Applications,
nominations and questions should be sent to:
Ms. Mary Kay Gibbons
Executive Secretary for the School of Medicine Dean Search Committee
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Rd.
Room A-1032
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 mary.gibbons@usuhs.edu USUHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity.
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