Cape Breton University

Part-Time Permanent

Weekdays Weekends Evenings

Description

Dalhousie University and Cape Breton University have partnered to establish the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, with the first cohort of learners set to be admitted in 2025. CBMC is dedicated to enhancing healthcare in rural communities by increasing the number of family physicians and specialists, advancing a preventative and collaborative care model, and creating opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research. A key partner in the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, CBMC is also a leader in rural clinical trials and aging-related research.

As part of this commitment, CBMC is seeking an Assistant Dean, Professional Affairs to provide leadership in creating and maintaining a healthy learning environment within the Faculty of Medicine.

The Assistant Dean, Professional Affairs (OPA) will provide academic and administrative leadership to address learner mistreatment and promote professionalism across medical education programs. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean, CBMC, and working collaboratively with the broader Faculty of Medicine, the Assistant Dean will oversee initiatives that support professionalism and ensure that learning environments align with institutional policies and best practices.

Key responsibilities include receiving and addressing reports of professionalism breaches, particularly in relation to learner mistreatment, and ensuring timely communication throughout the complaint resolution process. The Assistant Dean will develop and oversee outreach and education initiatives related to professionalism, collaborating with stakeholders within the Faculty of Medicine, as well as regional health authorities and other medical education partners. They will also maintain a database of learner mistreatment reports, track trends to identify areas for improvement, and provide annual reports on the learning environment to leadership.

In addition to co-leading the Office of Professional Affairs, the Assistant Dean will serve on various committees, including the Anti-Oppression Committee and the Council of Associate & Assistant Deans, providing oversight of administrative staff and budgets related to professionalism initiatives. The role also involves updating and maintaining policies on learner mistreatment and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

This role is a 0.2 FTE role and the ability to work flexible hours within the CBMC schedule structure is a requirement

Some required qualifications but not limited to are:

•  MD degree required;
•  Master’s degree in Education or Medical Education is considered an asset
• Active academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine;
•  Experience in/with Policy and procedural administration, Working in a diverse community, work with stakeholders, Handling sensitive, confidential information, Working with learner mistreatment issues.
•  Demonstrated competencies of objectivity and impartiality, trust and integrity, Ability to work in a diplomatic and credible manner, Listening and crisis intervention skills and Leadership competencies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule;
•  Experience as departmental clerkship director an asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database systems is required;
• Knowledge of Brightspace, One45 and Sharepoint would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads, as well as the ability to work independently and multi-task in a deadline driven, team environment;
• Knowledge of medical education programs and/or academic health care environment would be beneficial

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
•  list of at least three references
• Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Click here to view more information and to apply.

Applications must be received by March 16^th, 2025.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Cape Breton University

NOC Code

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Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

To be Determined

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

Estimated Weekly Hours

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Start Date

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End Date

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Language

English

Language Proficiency Level

Posted on

February 14th 2025

Expires

March 16th 2025