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Position Summary

Indiana University School of Medicine ( IUSM ) is seeking a visionary and inspirational leader to serve in the dual role of Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education for the nine-campus MD program and Center Director for the IUSM -Indianapolis campus. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the statewide educational experience, fostering innovation, and promoting a positive work environment for students, staff, and faculty. In this role, the leader will be part of the senior leadership team for IUSM Educational Affairs and the Regional Campus System, advocating for IUSM's mission, goals, and values.

As the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education and Associate Dean and Director, IUSM -Indianapolis, the successful candidate will provide leadership to ensure a top-tier medical student experience from orientation to graduation. The position will also maintain, advance, and expand statewide educational programs by overseeing the curriculum and co-curricular experiences to meet or exceed LCME accreditation requirements. In this role, the Senior Associate Dean will act as a primary leader and resource for the LCME CQI /accreditation process while also ensuring the success of the evaluation system used to assess the effectiveness of the curriculum and student support services.

The successful candidate will also collaborate with other Educational Affairs and school leadership as well as statewide healthcare systems to align workflows and coordinate educational system improvements for learners and faculty across the state. Furthermore, they will lead efforts to establish closer links between IUSM and the IU Interprofessional Practice and Education Center. The responsibilities will also include monitoring access to mentoring programs for the statewide faculty and ensuring compliance with IU policies and financial stewardship. Finally, the selected candidate will participate as a clinical preceptor in relevant courses and clerkships, collaborate with teaching faculty to promote best practices, and advocate for a non-punitive environment free from intimidation and mistreatment by serving on the IUSM Mistreatment Reporting Triage Team.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong background in academic medicine, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting innovation, pursuit of research opportunities, educational scholarship, and a positive work environment. The candidate will have experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and community engagement. A doctorate or terminal degree is required, with minimum qualifications including an MD, DO, or equivalent. Academic appointment type is clinical, and rank will be determined based on academic credentials.

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the state of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation, including the largest pharmaceutical company in the world. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. IU School of Medicine is committed to providing dual career services to assist new faculty with their personal or family's relocation needs.

Basic Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong background in academic medicine, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting innovation, pursuit of research opportunities, educational scholarship, and a positive work environment. The candidate will have experience in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and community engagement. A doctorate or terminal degree is required, with minimum qualifications including an MD, DO, or equivalent. Academic appointment type is clinical, and rank will be determined based on academic credentials.

Department Contact for Questions

Jessica Leising
Recruiting Project Consultant
jlleisin@iu.edu

Special Instructions

To apply, please include 1) a detailed curriculum vitae and 2) a letter of interest that highlight the applicant's personal vision and relevant leadership experience. The position will be open until filled.