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The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center

Associate Dean for Curriculum

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Associate Dean for Curriculum

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks an innovative, visionary, and collaborative academic leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Curriculum. This individual will oversee the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the school's four-year undergraduate medical education (UME) curriculum. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and leadership to ensure the curriculum reflects Dell Med's mission to revolutionize how people get and stay healthy through a focus on innovation and value-based care.

About Dell Medical School Bases and context of the medical school and its mission are included here to frame the role as part of the University of Texas at Austin system and its health leadership initiatives.

About The Department of Medical Education The Department of Medical Education is committed to excellence in academics and fosters an educational community that supports scholarly activity and curricular enhancement. The department oversees leadership implementing the Leading EDGE curriculum for Dell Medical School.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the medical school's four-year curriculum, including foundational sciences, clinical training, interprofessional education, leadership, dual degrees, and third year distinctions.

Supervise Assistant Deans for Clinical Skills, Pre-Clinical curriculum, and Interprofessional Education.

Lead curriculum innovation efforts aligned with Dell Med's mission and emerging trends in medical education (e.g., AI in medicine and competency-based medical education).

Collaborate with department chairs, course directors, clerkship leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure integration and continuity across all phases of the curriculum.

Ensure compliance with LCME accreditation standards and lead quality improvement processes for curricular excellence.

Oversee faculty engaged in curriculum development and assessment, including designing course materials, evaluating student performance, and implementing innovative instructional strategies, and collaborate closely with senior administration to manage curriculum staff and operations, ensuring all efforts are aligned with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.

Evaluate and implement new educational technologies, instructional strategies, and assessment tools.

Work in partnership with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Assessment & Evaluation, and other senior academic leaders, including GME.

Support faculty development in pedagogy, assessment, and curricular innovation.

Represent the medical school in national curriculum-related forums and working groups.

Live in Austin Austin is known for a vibrant city culture, excellent schools, a lively music scene, diverse cuisine, and numerous festivals. The city offers outdoor opportunities nearby with lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country.

Why Join Our Team We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and a path for professional growth for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions within a dynamic department.

Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance

Employer-paid benefits: PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice

Optional coverages: Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, STD/LTD

Retirement options: TRS & ORP

Work/Life Balance: PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and more

Professional growth: Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases

Qualifications Required:

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in academic medicine or health professions education.

Prior experience in a leadership role at a medical school in curriculum development and implementation at the UME level.

Knowledge of LCME standards and accreditation processes.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred:

Experience with competency-based medical education (CBME), longitudinal integrated clerkships, or value-based care models.

Experience supervising faculty and staff.

Portfolio of medical education academic publications.

Familiarity with instructional technology, learning analytics, and digital tools in education.

National involvement in medical education organizations (e.g., AAMC, NBME, AMA).

Application Instructions Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application and submit a current CV.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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