Sherman College of Chiropractic is currently accepting resumes for a Dean of Clinics:

Position Title: DEAN OF CLINICS

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs

Classification/

FLSA Status: Level II (Exempt Administrative)

Primary Function: The dean of clinics is responsible for coordinating the college’s clinical education program, as well as the daily operations of the Sherman College Chiropractic Center. Works in coordination with the chair of clinical curriculum, dean of clinical sciences and the director of institutional effectiveness to plan and implement effective clinical program evaluation activities in order to identify necessary program improvements that enhance the clinical experience and meet or exceed accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

To assess, develop and implement the clinical education program to ensure that it rigorously meets or exceeds expected outcomes set by the college
To supervise and coordinate all chiropractic center functions and activities
To serve as a faculty member or case doctor when needed
To supervise chiropractic Center case doctors, clinic support faculty and support staff/personnel as they supervise and mentor student interns in the delivery of chiropractic care to chiropractic Center patients
To develop and implement clinical education and patient care policies and procedures in order to meet established accreditation standards and desired outcomes
To assist with the college’s accreditation activities
To assess the outcomes of the clinical education program and the quality of patient care
To utilize outcomes information for the continuous improvement of the Doctor of Chiropractic program
To oversee the college’s clinical preceptorship programs
To practice and demonstrate caring, compassionate, and ethical behavior toward patients and students
To provide clear communication to interns and all chiropractic center personnel regarding the policies and procedures in the chiropractic center
To hire, with the approval of the vice president for academic affairs, and supervise the training of all chiropractic center personnel
To prepare and manage the annual chiropractic center budget
To maintain, update and publish the Student Intern Handbook
To serve on the Administrative Council and other assigned committees including: Academic Affairs, Curriculum Review, Faculty Affairs, Faculty Hiring, Institutional Effectiveness, Clinical Affairs and Research
To schedule and conduct chiropractic center case doctor and staff meetings
To provide annual evaluations for all chiropractic center personnel
To supervise the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and supplies for the chiropractic center
To formulate and enforce chiropractic center policies
To assist in the formulation of clinic course requirements
To continually evaluate the chiropractic center facilities and equipment relative to how well they meet the needs of the clinical education program, the interns and the patients
To assist chiropractic center support personnel in the smooth operation of the chiropractic center
To ensure a fully stocked, clean chiropractic center
Lend enthusiastic support to college policies and to fellow co-workers, particularly in the presence of students and support personnel.
Participate in the annual Lyceum and IRAPS program
To assume any duties that may be assigned by the vice president for academic affairs
Commitment to the mission of Sherman College.

Basic Knowledge and Skills:

A strong understanding of, and a desire to incorporate the philosophy, science and art of straight chiropractic with clinical, primary care education standards
Doctor of Chiropractic degree
A current South Carolina Chiropractic license
At least three years chiropractic practice experience
Management, marketing, organizational and leadership skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational and diplomatic skills necessary to work effectively with peer deans, lead faculty and students
Ability to analyze institutional effectiveness data, including understanding and identifying curriculum needs
Ability to: (1) read, analyze, and interpret accreditation documents, common professional and academic journals, financial reports (2) Respond to inquiries or complaints from students, faculty, members of the public, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic community; (3) write and present information and articles for publication that conform to accepted style and format; and (4) effectively present information to administrative colleagues and public groups
Computer: Apple iPad and MacBook, iPad applications; MS Office and effective use of classroom technology
Travel Required

Physical demands and work environment:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stand/sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Exposures: Employee may experience vision strain due to computer use. Travel required locally and abroad.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee works in a controlled work environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

resumes can be submitted to: msmith@sherman.edu

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