Assistant Dean Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Position: Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum
Position Information

Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean of Pre‑Clerkship Curriculum is a senior faculty member that provides academic leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for all components of the pre‑clerkship phase of the MD curriculum at the University of Georgia School of Medicine. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Curriculum, this individual leads a multi-disciplinary team of faculty and staff to ensure a rigorous, integrated, and innovative pre-clerkship curriculum that prepares students well for the clinical clerkships and eventual clinical practice.

This role is responsible for ensuring that pre‑clerkship educational experiences are well‑integrated, instructionally sound, aligned with the school's Medical Education Program Objectives, and compliant with LCME accreditation standards, particularly those related to curricular design, content integration, assessment, instructional quality, and continuous quality improvement.

The Assistant Dean works closely with course directors (13 pre‑clerkship courses), the Director of Small Group Learning, the Director of Anatomy, the Director of Curriculum Integration, the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation, and the Director of Teaching and Learning Development, as well as the Associate Dean for Curriculum. This leadership position ensures effective delivery of foundational scientific and clinical content, oversees the management and improvement of teaching and assessment processes, and supports faculty in advancing evidence‑based educational practices.

The Assistant Dean collaborates with curriculum operations and academic support teams to ensure that the pre‑clerkship curriculum is effectively scheduled, resourced, documented, and continuously evaluated to support student success and school‑wide accreditation goals.

This position will be housed in either the Department of Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Clinical Sciences, depending on the selected candidate's degree and area of specialty.

Additional Requirements

* This appointment will hold the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. For more information regarding the ranks, please see the University of Georgia's Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Faculty.

* Distinguished record of excellence in medical education and teaching.

* Two years or more experience in curricular leadership (e.g., Course Director or Phase Director or equivalent).

* Eligibility for a faculty appointment at UGA School of Medicine.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

* A minimum of two years in a role with demonstrable experience in the design and implementation of integrated, systems-based medical curricula.

* 7+ years of experience in medical education, including progressive responsibility for curriculum innovation, instructional design, or assessment.

* A minimum of two years in a role with demonstrable experience leading teams of faculty or staff within a complex academic or clinical environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Knowledge of LCME accreditation standards, particularly those related to curricular content, and aligning curriculum with these standards.

* Ability to analyze curriculum data and use data-driven approaches to guide curricular decision-making and for continuous curricular quality improvement.

* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and ability to communicate with a vast array of different groups of faculty, staff, and students.

* Knowledge of active learning methodologies, adult pedagogical principles, and instructional design.

* Strong knowledge of foundational sciences basic to medicine and their application in medical education.

Physical Demands

Working in a standard office environment.

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