Description: Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Dean and working collaboratively with the leadership team, the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (SADFA) provides leadership and oversight of programs to promote faculty development, enhance diversity, support faculty advancement, and create a culture of scholarly excellence and a positive learning environment at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM). The SADFA provides oversight of and guidance for all key processes of faculty governance and mechanisms for faculty advancement. They will develop and manage processes of faculty appointments and promotions, oversee the selection of faculty members for KPSOM standing committees, and help develop and manage faculty training/development programs. The SADFA will provide support for annual faculty assessment and work collaboratively with the department chairs and the Office of Medical Education to ensure appropriate action and intervention for faculty needs and deficiencies. This position works closely with leadership related to Permanente physician faculty and with other institutions from which visiting, adjunct, or part-time faculty may be appointed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support all aspects of faculty governance structures and processes that create fair and equitable standing for all faculty, including overseeing a faculty assembly at least annually.Oversee the development of procedures and policies that affect faculty, revising as needed, and ensure the dissemination of this information through appropriate mechanisms such as a faculty handbook and website.Support the implementation of policies that define the standards of professionalism and integrity that apply to all faculty.Collaborate with elected faculty leaders, providing support and guidance.Create and implement a sustainable model for faculty development, recognition, and advancement through identifying and fostering effective open recruitment processes, orientation for new faculty, and provision of mentoring and developmental opportunities at all career stages with a focus on career progression and retention.  Work with the Dean, Department Chairs, and other administrative leaders to establish an effective approach to managing faculty grievances.Facilitate conflict resolution for faculty, representing KPSOM in informal and formal faculty grievance proceedings and working with the Dean and other leadership as appropriate.Facilitate central management of faculty honors and awards, including internal and external opportunities. This includes notification to faculty of available awards, the active identification of qualified candidates for each award, and guidance for faculty in the application and nomination processes.Represent KPSOM at national and regional levels on policy issues relating to the appointment and development of faculty.Collaborate with KPSOM leadership to create and implement a culture of innovation, inclusion, well-being, and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.Oversee the maintenance, analysis, and effective utilization of faculty data for internal and external audiences as appropriate.Serve on relevant school committees to represent faculty and deans office interests.Actively participate in accreditation processes.Provide appropriate staff supervision, budget and finance management, and staff recruitment and retention support to ensure the successful achievement of all faculty affairs responsibilities.Option for clinical practice can be considered (approximately 10%). Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in medical education, focusing on faculty affairs, faculty development, and/or academic personnel or related areas.
Minimum of six (6) years of leadership or management experience with or without direct reports.

Education

MD, MD/PhD or PhD equivalent degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

N/A


Additional Requirements:

Experience in undergraduate medical education focusing on faculty affairs, development, support, and/or promotions.
Familiarity with academic rank and faculty promotion.
Experience with and commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity principles.
Ability to operate within and navigate complex systems.
A record of scholarship in clinical, biomedical, and/or health system science and/or medical education.
Demonstrated ability to develop and complete long-range strategic goals and priorities, with excellent planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using good judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to collaboration, with the ability to influence and motivate constituencies, particularly with interdisciplinary teams in a complex organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional partnerships.
Ability to be proactive, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, work with little supervision, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational, and staff resources.
Ability to train and supervise support staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Experience with accreditation processes and standards for medical education.


Preferred Qualifications:

N/A