University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum
University of South Carolina School of Medicine seeks 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.
Responsibilities
Supports faculty, course directors, department chairs, and curriculum committee in developing and maintaining innovative, high-quality pre-clerkship courses and curriculum, while fostering close collaboration among 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 other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
MD, DO, or PhD in a biomedical field from an accredited university and at least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a medical school or academic health center.
Must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the School of Medicine Columbia and have a record of scholarly achievement, teaching experience, and service commensurate with the rank of clinical associate professor or clinical professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Broad knowledge of educational technology, precision medical education, and AI in medical education.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law or regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supports faculty, course directors, department chairs, and curriculum committee in developing and maintaining innovative, high-quality pre-clerkship courses and curriculum, while fostering close collaboration among 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 other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
MD, DO, or PhD in a biomedical field from an accredited university and at least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a medical school or academic health center.
Must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the School of Medicine Columbia and have a record of scholarly achievement, teaching experience, and service commensurate with the rank of clinical associate professor or clinical professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Broad knowledge of educational technology, precision medical education, and AI in medical education.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law or regulations.
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