Assistant Dean, Clerkship – Cape Breton Medical Campus

  • Location: CBU
  • Competition Number: 110
  • Deadline: March 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm

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.

CBMC is seeking an Assistant Dean, Clerkship to provide academic and administrative leadership for the Med 3/4 curriculum. This individual will ensure the successful development and delivery of the clerkship curriculum, preparing students to meet key educational outcomes. The Assistant Dean will work closely with clerkship directors, distributed education leaders, and academic administrators to maintain high-quality medical education.

The Assistant Dean will oversee the Med 3/4 curriculum, providing direction to clerkship directors and administrators to ensure smooth delivery. They will manage curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The role involves monitoring clinical teaching capacity, supporting faculty development, and interacting with students regarding their educational progress and remediation needs.

The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with distributed education leaders to maintain consistency in training experiences across sites, oversee the implementation of a longitudinal integrated clerkship model, and contribute to faculty development initiatives. They will also be responsible for reporting to CBMC and Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine leadership, participating in governance meetings, and ensuring that all accreditation requirements are met.

This role is a 0.3 FTE role and the ability to work flexible hours within the CBMC schedule structure is a requirement

To be considered, candidates must hold:

  • MD degree required; a Master’s degree in Education or Medical Education is an asset.
  • Experience as a departmental clerkship director is beneficial.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities independently.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database systems; familiarity with Brightspace, One45, and SharePoint is an asset.
  • Experience in medical education programs or academic healthcare settings preferred.
  • Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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 16th, 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.

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Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

HumanResouces@cbu.ca

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2