Vice Dean

**VICE DEAN - COLLEGE OF MEDICINE**

**CATEGORY***
- Faculty Members College of Medicine

**COLLEGE***
- Medicine

**DEPARTMENT***
- Office of Medicine

**JOB PURPOSE***

To participate in the curriculum management and innovation at the College. The Vice Dean will serve as the College representative in the absence of the Dean.

**MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS***

The Vice Dean will serve at the discretion of the Dean and carry out the responsibilities of the college, but not restricted to:

- Assist the Dean in managing the affairs of the College of Medicine.
- Oversee the day-to-day administration in the absence of the Dean, acting as the College's representative.
- Handle student issues and concerns, providing appropriate solutions.
- Supervise administrative staff in collaboration with the Dean.
- Contribute to teaching clinical medicine as part of the academic responsibilities.
- Maintain college records and prepare reports in accordance with university policies.
- Provide leadership to faculty and staff, promoting a positive and professional environment.
- Oversee curriculum development, delivery, and continuous innovation.
- Ensure the College adheres to accreditation standards and manage the accreditation process.
- Recommend academic appointments and support the recruitment of faculty members.
- Support faculty professional development in teaching, research, and professional service.
- Conduct mid-term promotion reviews and assist faculty in preparing for promotion.
- Manage the College's budget in line with university policies and directions from the Dean.
- Seek input from faculty and administrators to ensure smooth operations of the College, through regular department meetings and committee appointments.
- Address questions, complaints, and suggestions from faculty, staff, and students, taking appropriate action as necessary.

**REQUIRED SKILLS***
- Leadership in education, assessment and learning innovation.
- Experience in technology-enhanced learning and assessment.
- Experience in management of medical curriculum.
- Record in pedagogical research with publications in medical or health profession education.
- Experience working in complex academic environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and supporting institutional goals across departments and healthcare settings.
- Substantial track record of research in Medical/Health Profession Education.
- Have an outstanding scholarly and/or professional achievement.
- Must have credentials commensurate with appointment as a full professor or full clinical professor in the College of Medicine.
- Must have a philosophy of collaboration and teamwork in interactions within and across departments and disciplines.
- Experience within the context of accreditation in providing leadership and management in either an undergraduate or graduate academic medical environment.
- Experience in leading, directing, and managing physician practice, clinical care, medical education, research, and service in an institutional setting (i.e. healthcare facility or healthcare university).
- Skills in negotiation, conflict management and change management.
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation (e.g. implementing a new practice or new division).
- Experience with and a commitment to scholarship and excellence in research, education, academic medicine and clinical care.
- Experience to successfully lead and support multidisciplinary efforts in a complex environment of academic medicine and healthcare practice.
- Experience in promoting and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic and clinical environment.

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS***

**JOB LOCATION***
- University of Sharjah (Main)

**JOB CRITERIA***

**GENDER**
, Male, Female,**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Phd**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE***
- 10**LIVING IN UAE**
- Open for all**NATIONALITY**
, All,