Maira du Plessis, PhD
The Assistant Dean of faculty affairs reports to the Dean of the SOM and assists the Dean in all aspects of faculty affairs. The Assistant Dean of faculty affairs coordinates faculty recruitment, promotion policies and procedures, oversees systems for formative feedback for faculty, coordinates orientation for new SOM faculty, acts as a resource for Department chairs in their guidance, mentoring and development of faculty, and provides leadership in faculty development initiatives and programs that contribute to the strategic priorities of the SOM across the 4-year MD program. The administration of the faculty development unit of the Department of Educational Services and the direct support of faculty personal development is the responsibility of the Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs.