Chair of Anatomy - Dominica

Chair of Anatomy - Dominica

Chair of Anatomy - Dominica



Job ID: 2011-26734
# Positions: 1

Location: DM-Dominica
Posted Date: 9/5/2011

Division: Ross University
Department: Academics
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About Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine was founded in 1978 and is a provider of medical education offering a doctor of medicine degree program. Located in Dominica, West Indies, the School of Medicine has clinical education centers in Miami, FL and Saginaw, MI and places more graduates into US residencies annually than any other medical school in the world.

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University is a provider of medical and veterinary education, offering doctor of medicine and doctor of veterinary medicine degree programs. Founded in 1982 and located in St. Kitts, the School of Veterinary Medicine is affiliated with 22 AVMA-accredited US veterinary schools where students complete their clinical year. The University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the only facility outside the US and Canada accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is committed to improving the well-being of people and animals in the St. Kitts and Nevis community through service, education and research.
Overview:


Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica, invites applications for a faculty post as Chair of Anatomy. Our mission is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians in the United States. Foundations of Medicine and Integrated Medicine coursework is taught in Dominica and students then complete their clinical studies in the United States. After passing all prerequisite examinations, Ross graduates are licensed to practice medicine in all 50 states of the U.S. Ross University School of Medicine is a division of DeVry, Inc (NYSE:DV)

Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Teaching and other responsibilities continue throughout the year. Effective teachers are sought, particularly individuals who are interested in improving medical education and who work well on a team. Research opportunities exist and are encouraged in the area of medical education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


The Chair of Anatomy is responsible for overseeing a large department, which includes three important groups of faculty: Gross Anatomy/Radiographic Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy/Embryology and Neuroscience. The chair is responsible for ensuring that faculty, in addition to excellent teaching, are mentoring and advising students and are providing examinations that monitor the progress of students. The department chair is responsible for faculty recruitment, retention, and development along with performance management of faculty, and facilitation of faculty in the development of curricular innovation and improvement that aligns with the goals of the overall curriculum. The chair is responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to provide faculty time and resources that facilitate collaboration between basic and clinical faculty to produce a highly integrated curriculum. The Chair of Anatomy reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and will be responsible for fulfilling any other duties as requested by the Senior Associate Dean and/or Dean of the Medical School.

* Oversee the overall operation of affairs related to the Department of Anatomy
* Recruit, interview, and hire faculty within the Department of Anatomy
* Mentor and provide support for faculty members toward promotion within the department
* Evaluate and recommend to the dean merit increases of faculty based on performance
* Supervise the implementation of policies and procedure for educational and administrative affairs and maintain currency of procedures and programs.
* Participate in faculty and chairs meetings with the Senior Associate Dean and Executive Dean
* Make recommendations regarding appropriate faculty appointments to committees at the request of the dean
* Foster faculty participation in a well-integrated medical curriculum
* Hold regular departmental meetings
* Prepare the annual budget for the department
* Facilitate departmental contribution to continuing medical education and clinical grand rounds
* Participate in teaching within the department, in PAcE, and in Problem Based Learning (PBL)
* Advocate for integration of material with basic science disciplines and clinical science, active learning (including use of audience response systems), adult learning methods, and use of technology such as e-learning
* Contributes to curricular development
* Works to achieve improvement in departmental performance
* Participates in learning about the science of education
* Establishes departmental goals aligned with institutional goals
* Assigns faculty appropriately to cover curricular needs
* Contributes to the community
* Promotes academic scholarship in self and faculty within department

Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* A record of outstanding achievement as a scholar with evidence of teaching success and as a senior-level academic administrator.
* A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with outside constituencies, such as business and governmental leaders, on issues vital to the university.
* A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. The ability to think strategically, build consensus, and engage the faculty, staff, and administration in collegial and constructive decision making.
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Desire for self improvement
* Experience with assessment programs and a record of leading successful curricular and programmatic changes based upon assessment results.
* The desire to advance the University in curricular and other academic initiatives.
* Understanding of ways in which technology can support learning and a record of support for technological advancements.
* Technological skills, including use of e-learning management systems, audience response systems, online examinations, videoconferencing
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Experience in computer-assisted delivery and active learning of course content.
* An articulate individual with excellent negotiating and presentation skills.
* Experience with problem based learning and team based learning
* Strong teaching skills and experience or evidence of potential.
* An ability to initiate, complete, and present results of medical education research projects and to demonstrate ongoing faculty development in medical education
* Demonstration of DeVryTEACHValues;Teamwork and communication, employee focus, accountability, continuous improvement, helping our students achieve their goals
* Strong leadership and human relations skills that promote dedication, team orientation, creativity, and growth
* Strong communication skills in English -- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, faculty, staff, and community groups
* Must be flexible, possess high energy level, and promote a collaborative team oriented environment

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* Earned MD or Phd degree in the Anatomical Sciences from an accredited institution of higher education with a strong record of scholarly achievement and progressive teaching/leadership related experience in a postsecondary instituiton. The candidate should qualify for the level of Full Professor.
* Experience with overseeing a large Gross Anatomy Laboratory and the personnel that work in the lab – including experience with acquisition of cadavers, maintenance of specimens, etc.
* Knowledge of the basics of radiographic anatomy and medical imaging
* Experience in academic administration or equivalent experience at a North American or United Kingdom medical school
* Demonstrated managerila and leadership skills in the area of academic programs
* Expereince as a faculty member
* Budget management experience

Ross University offers a competitive potentially tax-free annual salary, relocation assistance to and from the island, a retirement program, tuition assistance benefit, scholarship program for dependents, 100% medical benefits paid for the employee, travel benefits, a living allowance, 57 days of leave (includes days for vacation, holidays, professional development and sick/personal days). We also offer opportunities for professional development, which includes a conference and book allowance.

To apply, please visit our website ; select Careers and complete our online application process.


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.

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