Job Information
Touro University Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) New Mexico Campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Overview
The Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) New Mexico Campus is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the clinical program, ensuring compliance with clinical policies and accreditation standards, and maintaining the quality of patient care programs. This role reports directly to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and collaborates closely with the Dean. The Assistant Dean will play a pivotal role in recruiting key clinical leadership positions and will be actively engaged in coordinating clinical operations between the New Mexico Campus and TCDM's New York facilities.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leadership and Recruitment:
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Vice Dean, and Dean to recruit key clinical leadership positions, including the Director of Clinical Education, Director of Clinical Operations, and Clinical Faculty at the New Mexico Campus.
2.Clinical Program Oversight:
- Ensure the effective operation of the clinical program at the New Mexico Campus, including enforcing operational policies and coordinating patient care programs in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education.
- Compliance and Protocols:
Coordinate clinical protocols with TCDM clinical policies and ensure alignment with clinical operations in New York to ensure compliance with billing, infection prevention protocols, and quality assurance.
Establish and maintain communication channels for consistent monitoring of protocols across all clinical practices and environments.
- Accreditation Standards:
- Take direct accountability for adherence to Accreditation Standards in New Mexico, specifically in the areas of clinical education and quality assurance.
- Calibration and Student Progress:
Ensure that Clinical Practice Leaders and Directors of various clinical specialties are calibrated with TCDM protocols.
Monitor clinical coverage, coordinate activities, and maintain records on student progress toward competency.
Oversee the monitoring of student progress within clinics and report on their competency achievement to the Academic Dean.
- Participation in Committees:
Serve as a member of the TCDM Clinical Policy Committee, chaired by the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, for the development of Clinical Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
Build consensus on clinical policies and procedures within the academic setting through effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
Review policies developed by sub-committees and forward them to the Clinical Policy Committee for approval.
- Clinical Care Responsibilities:
- Fulfill clinical care responsibilities within Touro Dental Health.
- Other tasks and duties as may be assigned in support of the mission of the school.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Doctor of Medical Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Surgery required.
Licensure in the state of New Mexico - REQUIRED
Demonstrated leadership experience in dental education or clinical setting - PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required
Strong understanding of accreditation standards in dental education.
Commitment to maintaining high-quality patient care and clinical education standards.
Proven strength in verbal communication and interpersonal collaborative skills
Proven ability to multitask and meet overlapping deadlines
Proven strength in writing, editing, reporting, and proofreading skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook required
Knowledge of coding basics including HTML and CSS familiarity with graphic design software strong plusses.
Physical Demands
Extensive time sitting and standing
Able to lift up to 5 lbs
This position requires compliance with Touro's Vaccine Mandate policy
Travel
Occasional travel as needed
Position is in-person (located onsite)
Maximum Salary
USD $225,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $180,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
ID 2023-10247
College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift Varies
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Administration
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US
