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VICE DEAN OF EDUCATION, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

The Ohio State University College of Medicine (COM) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the next Vice Dean of Education.  The Vice Dean of Education holds a pivotal role in the Dean’s leadership team and is a key partner in developing and executing the COM’s education strategy. Reporting to the Dean of the COM, the Vice Dean drives excellence and innovation through program development, fostering a vibrant teaching community and ensuring an effective learning environment. The Vice Dean partners with leadership to develop, implement and ensure accreditation of the academic programs across the college. The Vice Dean builds and manages the education infrastructure needed to support a broad and growing educational portfolio, including pathway programs, undergraduate, graduate, professional, graduate medical, and continuing medical education. They also partner with stakeholders to build strategic partnerships and foster a culture of teaching and learning.  The Vice Dean will pursue a variety of efforts to elevate the national reputation of educational programs within the COM and maintain strong connections with counterparts in the other colleges within the University. This position is at least a 75% appointment.

Key Responsibilities:

•       Advise on the strategic direction of the education mission and support education infrastructure of the COM.
•       Oversee and achieve excellence in pathway programs – undergraduate, graduate, professional, graduate medical, and continuing medical education – as measured by external benchmarks.
•       Lead and maintain accreditations for necessary programs, including the MD program's LCME accreditation.
•       Ensure the quality of education and standards are met, including degree outcomes.
•       Oversee, develop, and monitor curriculum, materials, and student evaluation processes. 
•       Develop and implement student-related policies and procedures.  
•       Work with student leadership to develop and implement student-led initiatives, meet and collaborate with COM Student Council leadership regularly. 
•       Provide strategic partnership and leadership in matters relating to education, grant funding, and scholarship.
•       Build programs to support enhanced innovation and collaboration within educational programming.
•       Provide inspirational leadership that motivates faculty and creates a positive and effective learning environment within an accountable culture.
•       Ensure fiscal responsibility including the creation of and adherence to a balanced annual budget.
•       Create a focused effort dedicated to philanthropy with a commitment to direct these resources toward the COM and OSUWMC strategic plans and to department initiatives that support this plan.
•       Maintain a commitment to the success and growth of the COM and OSUWMC through advocacy of the organization in national and international societies, forums and committees. 
•       Partner with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences on academic program development and implementation, student life and program accreditation.
•       Oversee the Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center, the Office of Curriculum and Scholarship, the Health Science Library, the Office of Global Health, the Dean’s Scholars Program.   
•       Supervise, in partnership with the dean,  COM Associate Deans, as well as the Medical Director, and COM faculty in appointed education roles.
•       Represent the COM on academic committees across the University.
•       Collaborate with the graduate school on interdisciplinary graduate programs (IGP).
•       Represent the COM on academic committees across the University.

How to Apply:

All inquiries, nominations, and applications with cover letter and curriculum vitae should be directed in confidence to: Katlyn Spano, Katlyn.Spano@osumc.edu. For additional information and to submit your application electronically via Workday, please click: application link. 

The Ohio State University College of Medicine  

The Ohio State University COM, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. 

The Wexner Medical Center 

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the COM, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure. 

The University  

Ohio State is a top 20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. 

The Ohio State University’sShared Valuesinclude Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. 

 Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. 

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University. 

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). 

Columbus, Ohio 

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

•       MD or equivalent degree;
•       Board certification/eligible;
•       Licensed/license-eligible in the state of Ohio;
•       Outstanding leadership record commensurate with a senior Associate Professor or full Professor, as measured by publications, curriculum development and national reputation; 
•       Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; 
•       Experience in medical education, in areas such as admissions, curriculum development and delivery, learning environment and student life;
•       Proven leadership skills building effective teams and collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders;
•       Experience collaborating with students and student organizations/groups;
•       Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in teaching and learning;
•       Experience in mentoring faculty in teaching and curriculum development.

Preferred Qualifications: 

•       Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO);
•       Experience in graduate and undergraduate education;    
•       Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, including students, inspire and motivate others, successfully lead others through positive change, and act as a consensus builder;
•       Experience working in interdisciplinary settings;
•       Prior leadership role in health sciences education or related;
•       Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, ensuring long-term success and adaptability; 
•       Experience in working with philanthropy and donors;
•       Demonstrated ability to advocate for improvements to curricula and educational processes while skillfully navigating obstacles to achieve desired outcomes.