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DEAN SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Employer
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 4, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Medicine
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time


DEAN SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Posting Number: SRGV5866
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Department: School of Podiatric Medicine
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks an innovative, experienced academic leader to serve as the Dean, School of Podiatric Medicine. This individual must be committed to promoting and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional practice, and service. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a leader with prior administrative experience to build and expand the School of Podiatric Medicine.

The School of Podiatric Medicine Dean will play an instrumental role in developing and implementing the vision and programs that will continue growing UTRGV's important role in enhancing the health care available to the population of South Texas. This is an exciting time for the School of Podiatric Medicine to build and prepare for the future where technology and new methodologies are changing the landscape of health care.

The Dean of UTRGV's School of Podiatric Medicine will have a deep commitment to students and their success, in addition to a record of accomplishment with building strong and abiding interpersonal relationships.

Description of Duties:
• The position will be instrumental in recruiting, promoting, and retaining outstanding faculty, students and staff to the school.
• Involvement in an active research program or history of successful program of funded research.
• Establish appropriate mechanisms to select, support and retain highly qualified faculty, department chairs, administrators and other staff, and acts to ensure their professional success, maximizing their ability to contribute to the School and UTRGV.
• Manage an academic organization and work effectively and collaboratively with community leaders, interdisciplinary professionals, and colleagues in a complex university environment.
• Grow the School’s resource base by leading efforts in raising funds from interested donors for endowments, to support scholarships, professorships, chairs and programs.
• Work well at all levels in a complex and diverse environment, fostering a spirit of collaboration with faculty, colleagues, and administrators.
• Show continued commitment to enhancing racial, ethnic and gender diversity in the student body and faculty; demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Engage effectively with leadership in state and national social work organizations (e.g., Society for Social Work Research, National Association of Social Workers, and Council on Social Work Education).

Supervision Received:
General supervision from the President.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Hold the DPM degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education and be board certified.

Preferred Education:
N/A

Licenses/Certifications:
Eligibility to obtain licensure in Texas.

Required Experience:
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience at the Department Chair or higher administrative level.
• Must have experience with CPME accreditation.

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment.

Other:
Must be committed to promoting and fostering excellence in teaching, research, professional practice, and service.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 05/02/2022
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Grant Cooper, Diversified Search Group is assisting The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Grant Cooper, Diversified Search Group. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Ronald J. Chod, MD, MBA
Managing Director
314.369.0321
chod@grantcooper.com

Corey Lohnes, PhD
Managing Director
314.449.1572
lohnes@grantcooper.com

Lexi Burford
Senior Search Associate
314.449.1597
lexi.burford@grantcooper.com

Linda Menke
Executive Assistant
314.449.1580
linda@grantcooper.com

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/33782 jeid-fab2eaa72ada824eaed1898b675595c9

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