VICE DEAN - COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

at  University of Sharjah

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.
• Review faculty promotion applications and provide recommendations to the College’s Promotion Committee.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Phd

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

10

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.

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.
• Review faculty promotion applications and provide recommendations to the College’s Promotion Committee.
• 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