Regional Assistant Dean - Kearney Campus/ Faculty Rank DOQ

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Kearney, NE
Requisition Number:	2024 - 450
Department	Dean College of Medicine 50000511
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	.1 – .25 FTE, Academic TBD
Reg-Temp	Part-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Academic TBD
Requisition Category	Operations
Requisition Title	Regional Assistant Dean - Kearney Campus/ Faculty Rank DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank	Regional Assistant Dean - Kearney Campus/ Faculty Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type	M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL
Salary Range	Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category	Executive, Administrative and Managerial
Job Requisition Begin Date	01/31/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The University of Nebraska College of Medicine (COM) is seeking an inaugural part-time Regional Campus Assistant Dean at Kearney (Regional Assistant Dean) to assist in the development of a four-year undergraduate medical school education program and an associated regional campus that will be centered on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) as a part of the expansion of UNMC’s Health Science Education Center (HSEC). The Kearney campus, which will be an integrated part of a single medical school, housed in Omaha, Nebraska is scheduled to matriculate its first entering class in August 2026. The Regional Assistant Dean will support the Regional Associate Dean, collaborating with COM leadership at the Omaha campus, as well as administration, faculty, and staff of other health professions based at the HSEC, and leadership from UNK and the Nebraska University (NU) system leadership to meet the COM’s goal of delivering the Training the Physicians of Tomorrow (TPT) curriculum to medical students in central Nebraska. The Regional Assistant Dean will with closely with the Regional Associate Dean to help foster ongoing relationships with stakeholders throughout greater Nebraska, including those at the governmental, philanthropic, community, and health system levels, in concert with COM faculty, administration, and both current and potential future students to develop premier academic opportunities. Primary responsibilities of the Regional Assistant Dean include: Facilitate the delivery of the TPT curriculum at the HSEC under the oversight of the COM Curriculum Committee and Associate Dean for Medical Education in close collaboration with the Office of Medical Education. Work with greater Nebraska hospitals, health systems, physicians, and leadership, as well as the COM academic departments and senior leadership, to identify and recruit foundational science and physician faculty to teach students at the HSEC and clinical rotations within and outside of the Kearney area. Assist the Regional Associate Dean in nourishing relationships between the COM and its stakeholders. Assist the Associate Dean for Medical Education to meet all relevant portions of LCME accreditation requirements. Participate in COM leadership committees and standing committees as assigned. Represent the COM in pertinent regional and national professional associations. Work with current and potential medical students to ensure their active involvement in COM programs and activities in alignment with those taking place at the Omaha campus. Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Assistant Deans, and staff of the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs on student recruitment efforts and management of student affairs issues. Work to establish and promote an inclusive culture compatible with the mission of UNMC and the COM. Work with communities, preceptors, and affiliated health systems to monitor and encourage a healthy and productive clinical learning environment for students in cooperation with the Regional Associate Dean. Encourage student involvement in research and productivity. Create and support an inclusive working and learning environment that ensures all faculty, staff, and students are treated with dignity and respect. Aid in ensuring that COM faculty, students, and staff adhere to COM, UNMC, and NU policies and requirements related to compliance. Be visible and actively involved in the community of Kearney and others in central Nebraska. Interested candidates should apply at the following link: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/90144. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications	MD, MBBS, or DO degree (or equivalent) and board certified in their specialty or subspecialty. Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska. A passion for medical education, especially at a rural medical school campus. Proficiency in English language skills. At least 5 years of clinical practice experience. Accomplishments that would qualify for appointment to the UNMC COM faculty as an assistant professor or above. Experience teaching medical students and familiarity with, and ideally previous participation in, the organizational structure and procedures of a COM. Knowledge and preferably experience with addressing the challenges and opportunities of meeting healthcare needs and training physicians to practice in rural communities. Continued involvement in clinical activities through part-time clinical practice.
Supplemental Qualifications	Teaching and management experience with an academic university, preferably directly involved with an undergraduate medical student education program. Experience in medical education program development and assessment. Clinical practice experience in a rural community, ideally one like those of central Nebraska.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.	Office environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Occasionally
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Occasionally
Kneeling	Not Applicable
Reaching	Occasionally
Sitting	2-5 hours
Standing	Occasionally
Squatting	Not Applicable
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	No
Chemical hazards	No
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	No
Work with laboratory animals	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	NA
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain	Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion to be determined by academic activity.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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* Do you possess an MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent degree?
- Yes
- No
* Are you board certified or board eligible?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
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