Assistant Dean Pre-clerkship Curriculum

Position: Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum
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00249PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum Campus Columbia College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Undergraduate Medical Education Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with education and experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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Job Summary

Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a student-centered faculty member to serve as the Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, the Assistant Dean plays a key leadership role in the delivery and advancement of the pre-clerkship curriculum. This position involves working closely with course, block and thread directors, the curriculum committee, and basic science departments to ensure curricular integration, quality, and alignment with the medical school program objectives.

The Assistant Dean also champions initiatives that enhance student success, promote faculty development, and encourage innovation in curriculum design and teaching. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Clinical Associate Professor (or higher) level at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia.

Representative duties:

* Supports faculty, course directors, department chairs, and the curriculum committee in developing and maintaining innovative, high-quality pre-clerkship courses and curriculum, while fostering close collaboration among all stakeholders.

* Tracks student progress throughout the first two years of medical school and coordinates with course directors to monitor academic performance and professionalism across the pre-clerkship phase.

* Collaborates with the Academic Review Committee and provides academic advising to pre-clerkship students.

* Prepares and presents regular reports on the pre-clerkship curriculum (e.g., contact hours, pass rates, pedagogy).

* Supports and promotes innovation in teaching, provides leadership on curricular improvements, policy updates, and educational CQI processes

* Serve as Executive Chief Proctor for NBME exams

* Manages academic calendars and schedules for pre-clerkship courses and blocks

* Serve ex officio on key School of Medicine committees (e.g., M1/M2 Subcommittee, Curriculum Committee)

* Contributes to teaching in pre-clerkship courses based on area of expertise and interest.

* Performs…