Assistant Dean Medical Student Education, Phase II

Position: Assistant Dean for Medical Student Education, Phase II

Compensation: $120,000 - $126,400 based on experience.

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Medical Student Education, Phase II (0.6 FTE) is a key leader in the Office of Medical Education, responsible for overseeing the educational experiences of third‑year medical students. This role supports the development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Phase II curriculum across all affiliated clinical sites. The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with faculty, clerkship directors, institutional leadership, and educational governance committees to ensure the highest quality of medical education.

Benefits

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well‑being and work‑life balance. Part‑time staff who work at least 18.5 hours a week are eligible for up to 15 prorated days of vacation/paid leave, 15 pro‑rated sick days, and holiday pay (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), plus 2 floating holidays.

Who

We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student‑led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain‑related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Curricular Oversight & Development

• Lead and support the day‑to‑day operations of Phase II within the Office of Medical Education.
• Collaborate with faculty and clerkship directors to design and implement effective learning experiences, instructional methods, and course content aligned with best practices and educational research.
• Support the annual review of the Phase II curriculum, including alignment with CMS educational objectives, monitoring of key performance metrics, ensuring comparability across all clinical sites, and addressing and tracking action items.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place for timely and effective student feedback and use this data to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure all Phase II curricular components meet LCME accreditation standards.

Clinical Site Coordination & Quality Assurance

• Partner with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and clerkship directors to identify, develop, and maintain high‑quality clinical training sites.
• Monitor the comparability and consistency of required clerkship experiences across all affiliate locations.
• Collect and analyze data to support continuous quality improvement at each site.
• Facilitate timely and accurate submission of student grades for all Phase II courses.

Student Performance, Evaluation, and Progression

• Oversee individual student progression throughout Phase II.
• Provide input to the Student Evaluation, Progression, and Awards Committee (SEPAC).

Faculty Engagement & Development

• Recruit, support, and mentor faculty and clinical educators to deliver high‑quality instruction.
• Promote faculty development initiatives that enhance teaching, assessment, and curriculum delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to team members and collaborators involved in medical education.

Committee Participation & Governance

• Serve on key educational committees,…