Assistant Dean Continuous Quality Improvement; CQI

Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying.

Posting Number: F2575P

Working Title:

Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Department: SOM – Academic Affairs

Classification

Title:

Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank

Employment Type:

Employee

Contract Type:
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Non‑Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

MD, DO, PhD, EdD

Anticipated

Start Date:

02/01/2026

Job Closing Date:
Open until filled

Location:

Athens Area

The Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) ensures that the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM) meets its educational goals for medical student programs while advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data‑informed recommendations to school leadership.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean documents CQI activities, develops and manages processes to track strategic plan key metrics, and supports the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in the LCME process. The role also collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to integrate assessment data into CQI efforts.

• MD, DO, PhD, or EdD.

• At least two years of experience with quality improvement and accreditation in higher education or healthcare.
• At least five years of experience in medical education as a teacher, administrator, or academic leader.

• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
• Demonstrated success leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
• Demonstrated success using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working in a standard office environment.

• Chair the SOM CQI Committee to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities and strategic plan progress.
• Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation‑related and quality‑related data to support reports and communications with leadership.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
• Support the FAL with CQI related data/information for preparing self‑studies, progress reports, and other submissions to the LCME.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to integrate assessment data into CQI efforts.
• Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
• Work with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and other leaders to ensure CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.

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