Marian University has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), and provides leadership and management of the COM biomedical sciences faculty in the interest of medical student education, faculty vitality and University respect, recognition and reputation through planning, budgeting and promotion of academic excellence.
Summary:
As direct supervisor for the basic biomedical science faculty, this position engages in interface with search committees in hiring (with approval of the dean and provost) new and replacement faculty members, evaluating current faculty members on an ongoing basis, providing input on promotion and tenure actions and ensuring that all staffing required for quality teach of the medical students is in place, always with an eye to supporting the development of competent and caring medical students prepared for the next steps in their education. The management and promotion of the research enterprise within the basic science branch of the COM is also under the purview of this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advance the vision and strategies of the dean for the efficient and effective operation of the COM
Participate in development, support and execution of the University and COM strategic plans
Contribute to the selection and development of biomedical faculty members providing guidance and interim and annual evaluation of teaching, research and service of each faculty member
Monitor and adjust faculty workload, workload distribution and assignments and as needed develops working groups or task forces to address relevant emergent issues
Engage faculty to develop budget requests and provides aggregated budget request data to the University administration and monitors/manages budgets assigned to the Assistant/Associate Dean
Maintain liaison with offices and officers within and outside the COM, including but not limited to: Provost, IRB Chair, Director of Sponsored Programs, Laboratory directors, Institutional Technology, Controller, Admissions and other entities relevant to effective management of the preclinical side of the COM
Promote a robust, student-oriented research program, ensuring responsible stewardship of available intramural funds while promoting efforts to obtain extramural funding, internal and external collaborations and a strong sense of the need for public dissemination of research findings
Participate in all committees to which the Assistant/Associate Dean is statutorily assigned including but not limited to the Dean's cabinet
Provide direct education to students when the incumbent has special expertise of value to the educational content of the COM curriculum
Qualifications:
This position requires a terminal degree in a biomedical science discipline, generally the PhD, but ScD, DO/PhD, MD/PhD or other degrees or combination may be considered
Five years' experience as a faculty member and academic administration preferably at least at the level department chair, division director, or in a similar position is expected
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to successfully manage and objectively evaluate faculty
Must have sufficient familiarity with biomedical research to provide programmatic support for a robust research environment
Must have facility with strategic planning and execution
Familiarity with Federal and State regulatory matters impacting the biomedical faculty (FERPA, TITLE IX, HIPAA, Copyright and Fair Use, cadaver management) will be needed for successful execution of duties
Understands the COCA accreditation requirements related to the COM research program, in particular working to meet Standards 6.5 and 8 with its four subparagraphs.
Writing and rhetorical skills are essential for this position
Must be able to establish liaison with a broad range of campus entities with successful and collaborative interaction
Must have the ability to devise and manage budgets
Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian is serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Midwestern rankings to be named #6 Most Innovative Regional University, #15 Best Value University, and #30 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a sample of scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu. Please include the Position Title in the subject of your email.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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About Marian University
Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian is serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Midwestern rankings to be named #6 Most Innovative Regional University, #15 Best Value University, and #30 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.
