JOB SUMMARY: The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine has opened a search for a Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine.
The Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine will be a senior member of the Institution’s leadership team, working with the Institution’s President, Provost, other Deans, and administrative leaders to advance the Institution’s vision for excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the school, reporting to the Provost on academic affairs, inter-professional education, collaborative research, clinical programs, and other related matters. The Dean of Podiatric Medicine administers all phases of the instructional programs on the campus under the direction of the provost to include faculty recommendations for employment, evaluations of faculty, class schedule development, monitoring instructional effectiveness, and other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is the nation’s largest and one of the most affordable medical schools in the country. Since 1993, LECOM has trained more than 16,000 healthcare professionals through its cutting-edge, student-centered College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine, School of Health Services Administration and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at campuses in Erie and Greensburg, PA, Bradenton, FL, and Elmira, NY.
LECOM is at the core of LECOM Health, a highly innovative, multi-faceted healthcare and education system. As the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center, LECOM Health includes Millcreek Community Hospital, Corry Memorial Hospital, Medical Associates of Erie, LECOM Senior Living Center, LECOM Senior Living Communities, John M. & Silvia Ferretti LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center, LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LECOM at Village Square, LECOM at Elmwood Gardens, LECOM Center for Health and Aging, the Visiting Nurse Association of Erie County, the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, and Corry Counseling Services of LECOM Health. LECOM strives to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community as we prepare the next generation of health care professionals.
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: Associate/Assistant Deans, Faculty, and Staff of the School of Podiatric Medicine in Erie, PA.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Through supervision of personnel across the Health System, ensures the following functions are carried out in an efficient and effective manner:
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TO APPLY:
An applicant must complete the online application and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. The applicant must also email to hr@lecom.edu the following: a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information on LECOM, visit our website at www.lecom.edu.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: a doctoral degree in podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) with a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years in an academic medicine setting is required, with a track record of accomplishment in academic, scholarly, and clinical endeavors. Must have experience in podiatric medical education, administration, business management, fiscal supervision, or another area related to the field focusing on medical education. In addition, the successful candidate must have extensive experience in administration, understanding of the principles and practices required to manage an Institution, and be an individual who is a goal-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, planning, and public relations skills. Administrative leadership experience in a school of podiatric medicine is strongly preferred, with a record of success in developing and retaining a strong faculty and student body. The candidate's record should demonstrate a commitment to diversity in recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and retaining faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
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