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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the oldest and most accomplished
Caribbean-licensed and accredited, international medical schools serving students primarily from the U.S., seeks an innovative and experienced medical education leader for the newly created position of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
RUSM, part of Adtalem Global Education (formerly known as DeVry Education Group), is committed to educating a diverse group of medical students. RUSM has more than 14,000 alumni practicing all over the United States and Canada. RUSM is also proud to stand out by fulfilling a societal mission of educating large numbers of doctors who principally practice primary care, work in medically underserved areas, and are demographically representative of the US.
The Associate Dean is responsible for leading the faculty, staff, and administrative teams on academic and instructional matters relevant to student success. The Associate Dean will provide intellectual leadership and support for all academic departments and linked multi-disciplinary programs at RUSM, and will act as the face of the RUSM academic community to internal and external constituencies. The Associate Dean will report directly to Dr. William F. Owen, Jr., MD, FACP, RUSM’s Dean & Chancellor. Dean Owen is a globally experienced academic health system leader who is focused on the continued transformation of RUSM to be a forge for pedagogical innovation, social justice in health and healthcare, and to create a medically competent and socially engaged physician workforce. The successful Associate Dean can enjoy individualized training and then consideration to serve as RUSM’s future Dean & Chancellor.
The Associate Dean is based in Miramar, FL, USA but oversees academic affairs across all of RUSM’s national locales. The Associate Dean guides medical students sequential training beginning in the basic sciences in the Caribbean (Semesters 1-5) through to their core and elective clinical rotations within a strong network of US teaching hospitals. Travel to the Caribbean campus(es) and RUSM’s US clinical sites is expected.
The successful candidate for Associate Dean will be an MD with an active medical license in the US, UK, or Canada; a strong academic record and reputation, as well as a positive track record as an medical school administrator; and academic credentials supporting eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor within a RUSM department. It is preferred that the candidate have at least 10 years of direct participation in medical education that reflects increasing responsibility, authority, and accountability; knowledge of contemporary medical pedagogical issues especially medical education; experience in curriculum assessment and evaluation with a focus on improving measurable student outcomes; experiences with budget development, implementation, and oversight; and familiarity with medical school accreditation.
Expectations of Leadership
The following list represent primary areas of focus and expected impact for the Associate Dean over the first 12 to 18 months in the role and beyond (not listed in any particular order of significance):
Students’ learning experiences:
- Lead the development, redesign, and implementation of a highly integrated and comprehensive four year medical education experience that impacts all aspects of the medical school experience. The target outcome is that students will attain a repertoire of entrustable clinical skills for postgraduate medical training, be imprinted with professional and ethical behaviors, and be inculcated with social mindfulness.
- Work closely and in collaboration with the peer Associate Dean of Faculty, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Campuses, Associate Dean of Clinical Experiences, Associate Dean of Admissions and Career Development, and Associate Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
- As a member of RUSM’s senior administration and the Dean’s Cabinet, act as the voice for academic affairs and champion for changes and updates. In partnership with the Associate Dean of Faculty, Associate Dean of Clinical Experiences, Associate Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning, develop an approach to faculty recruitment and professional development that supports success as the updated curriculum and academic experiences are revised and rolled out.
- Update and expand quality indicators for RUSM’s educational programs and incorporate them into a more robust process for academic continuous quality improvement. For example, working with the Associate Dean of Clinical Experiences, ensure that students’ core clinical experiences are consistent and build upon experiences from the first five semesters.
- Develop significant, positive and trustworthy relationships throughout RUSM to gain personal and professional credibility, gain respect, and build trust internally and externally. Understand, acculturate, and positively contribute to the culture of RUSM and to Adtalem.
An important relationship to note is with the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing RUSM and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Exposure to RUSM’s engaged governance body is a novel added opportunity. To review the current Board of Trustees: http://medical.rossu.edu/medical-school/Board-ofTrustees1.cfm
Reporting Relationships
The Associate Dean will report to Dr. William F. Owen, Jr., MD, FACP, Dean & Chancellor. As a member of the senior administrative team and the Dean’s Cabinet, the Associate Dean works in close collaboration with the aforementioned Associate Deans, the Vice President of Operations, and other operational leaders, such as but not limited to the leaders of finance, human resources, informational technology, communications, and Chief of Staff.
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This is a part-time, seasonal, hourly paid position at $30 BBD per hour.
Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for Standardized Patients. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
We are seeking adults of different age groups and backgrounds for their Standardized Patient Program. A Standardized Patient (SP) is a healthy person who has been trained to portray a patient in a medical situation. If you are interested in role-play and acting, can learn quickly and memorize, if you have excellent communication skills, accept direction, you are flexible and reliable, and you don’t mind being dressed sometimes in a hospital gown, then being a Standardized Patient can be the right position for you.
This is a part-time, seasonal, hourly paid position at $30 BBD per hour. Standardized patient activities are scheduled during the week between 8 am to 4 pm. A standardized patient can expect to work one to eight hours per week depending on the schedule.
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The Department of Anatomy in partnership with the Department of Clinical Medicine seek a radiologist to teach in the Foundations of Medicine curriculum in semesters 1-4 as well as develop teaching modules for the clinical clerkship program in semesters 5-10. Lecture and small group formats are used for curriculum delivery and faculty are expected to be proficient in teaching in both settings. The Department of Anatomy has a modern, highly advanced technological medical imaging space that can be used for small group teaching and a variety of educational uses and projects. Interviewing and physical examination skills labs, case-based small group learning, a robust Standardized Patient program, and high fidelity medical simulation using Laerdal SimMan3G technology, are all employed for the Clinical Skills curriculum delivery within the Department of Clinical Medicine. In addition, RUSM pre-clinical students have a number of required activities with live patients in community clinics and the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau. Curriculum activities and content are supported by behavioral learning objectives and proficiency expectations are clearly defined.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetow Barbados, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the largest accredited medical schools training physicians in North America, is seeking a part-time remote physician skilled clinical educator to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery. The Chairperson provides guidance and oversight of an aligned, integrated, and uniform educational experience in surgery for medical students across 19 of clinical sites. The Chairperson is the senior academic and administrative officer for clinical faculty in surgery distributed among 19 hospitals throughout the United States. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring academic excellence and high student performance in surgery by driving instructional excellence among the surgery faculty at the clinical sites. The Chairperson is expected to establish, monitor, and as necessary refresh key performance indicators for students and faculty in surgery. The Chairperson will serves as the respected spokesperson for RUSM’s Department of Surgery among internal and external stakeholders. Because this is 0.5 full-time equivalent position, the successful candidate can work remotely.
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The Simulation Center is a division of The Internal Medicine Foundations (IMF) a six-week clinical clerkship is designed to provide students with experience and added skills in the clinical setting with the usage of different simulation modalities. Located in South Florida, we run simulation for approximately 900 third-year medical students each year, divided into 6 semesters.
We are currently seeking for per diem simulation teaching fellow applicants in the Miramar Florida Area. IDEAL CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN THE MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTIES AREA, NO RELOCATION PACKAGE OFFER. Responsibilities include assisting Medical Director, Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow staff and Simulation Manager in all areas of IMF and Simulation Center instructions and other activities as assigned.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in the Academy for Teaching and Learning. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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The Professional Development Writer will demonstrate experience in producing, revising, and editing a wide range of medical student’s documents using practices that are accountable for placement of student’s from NRMP Match to successful post-graduation careers. The Professional Development Writer will be part of the Office of Student and Professional Development team as well as an integrated student advisement team working collaboratively with other student facing colleagues to provide support services
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the oldest, largest, and most accomplished Caribbean-licensed and accredited, international medical schools serving students primarily from the US, seeks an innovative and experienced leader in medical education for the newly created position of Assistant Dean of Clinical Faculty Affairs and Development.
RUSM, part of Adtalem Global Education (formerly known as DeVry Education Group), is committed to meeting a societal mission in medicine by educating large numbers of medical students who will go on to practice primary care, work in medically underserved areas, and are demographically representative of the US. RUSM has more than 16,000 alumni in practice throughout the US and Canada and is proud of its extraordinary record.
The full time international faculty of approximately 200 people at RUSM are dedicated teaching professionals whose primary focus is the preparation of talented medical students for postgraduate training in the US and Canada, aka residency. The Assistant Dean will develop and provide oversight of programs that support clinical faculty in their various academic roles and foster high standards for teaching and scholarly activity during the 3rd& 4th year of RUSM. RUSM is seeking a mid to late career academic physician with experience in faculty affairs to create a structured set of programs to nurture the professional development of the clinical faculty and affiliated hospital staff; decrease the variability of the students’ instructional experience arising from non-uniform training and oversight of instructors at RUSM’s nineteen clinical sites; revise the staffing model and faculty training to support the implementation of a new 4-year curriculum that better integrates basic medical and clinical sciences; and enliven the rewards and recognition programs for clinical faculty so as to promulgate teaching excellence across years, programs, and venues of teaching.
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Associate Director of Admissions (Recruitment Title IV - Covered)
Territory – Southeastern US (Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Western Florida)
Under supervision of the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Admissions (ADA) assists in the management of student recruitment strategies for Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) in an assigned territory by developing and executing a territory management plan. Responsible for identifying and following up with prospective students through the application and enrollment processes.
*Remote Position (work from home office)*
(Must reside in Northwest Florida)
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Associate Director of Admissions (Recruitment Title IV - Covered)
Territory – Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana
Under supervision of the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Admissions (ADA) assists in the management of student recruitment strategies for Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) in an assigned territory by developing and executing a territory management plan. Responsible for identifying and following up with prospective students through the application and enrollment processes.
*Remote Position (work from home office)*
(Must reside in Dallas/Ft Worth or Houston)
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The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring requisite documentation including health assessments, immunizations, clinical assessments and clerkship applications associated with the completion of semesters 5-10 of the clinical sciences program is efficiently processed within designated timelines. They further assure that the information on requisite documentation is accurate, complete, and meets University and hospital requirements. They provide excellent customer service to both students and hospital partner and work to overcome student issues to promote student success.
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The Manager of Clinical Affiliations will be responsible for developing and managing controls and evaluating the specific terms of all contracts related to new clinical affiliations, existing clinical affiliations and all outside consulting firms or agents. This person will be responsible for entering all data into Salesforce and ensuring all contract data is up to date. This person will monitor the workflow process of our contracts to ensure a timely response. This position will report to the Associate Dean, Academic and Student Operations and will be based in Miramar, FL.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in the Academy for Teaching and Learning at our Miramar, FL location. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the medical sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for Director, Academy for Teaching and Learning. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Effective teachers are sought, particularly individuals who are interested in improving medical education.
The Academy for Teaching and Learning provides a highly coordinated system of academic support from admission through successful completion of the Foundations of Medicine program. The benefits of the program also serve students well as they enter the clinical portion of their medical training, by supporting the development of critical thinking skills needed during their years of clinical study and in their careers as physicians. The Academy includes the following areas of focus:
1) Cognitive Skills Development Programs
2) Peer Tutoring Program with coordinated training
3) Essential Life Long Learning Skills (ELLS) Program
4) Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)
5) A contemporary, high-tech pre-matriculation transition program
The Director, Academy for Teaching and Learning will report to the Dean, Medical Sciences and has the responsibility to provide leadership for the Academy and to represent the Academy in the campus administration. The Director will provide appropriate oversight and evaluation of the programs, faculty and staff attached to the Academy. In consultation with Academy faculty and staff, the Director will recommend new programs or changes in current programs to better respond to the needs of students and faculty in the campus community. Working with the Dean, Medical Sciences and the Associate Dean, Academy of Teaching and Learning, the Director will develop an annual budget for the Academy and obtain and allocate the resources required to ensure the high quality and accessibility of Academy programs and other offerings.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in the Academy for Teaching and Learning. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Biochemistry in the Department of Medical Foundations. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Clinical Medicine. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Gross Anatomy in the Department of Medical Foundations. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Histology/Embryology in the Department of Medical Foundations. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, slated to permanently relocate the Medical Sciences campus to Bridgetown, Barbados in January 2019, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Pathology in the Department of Clinical Foundations. The academic center will leverage existing facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
