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Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
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Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is seeking an academic leader for their next Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education.
POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) is responsible for the UME curriculum from matriculation to graduation, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence, innovative programming, and successful preparation and transition to Graduate Medical Education (GME).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the undergraduate medical education curriculum in total and ensures continuous quality curricular improvement to meet LCME accreditation standards.
Leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) including oversight of the Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Education, Assistant Dean for Clerkship and Post-Clerkship Education, and Directors for the Integrated Practice of Medicine longitudinal curricula. M3 Clinical Clerkship Directors and M4 Directors report to the Assistant Dean for Post-Clerkship Education.
Leads ongoing enhancement of USCSOMG integrated curriculum and in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation, oversees evaluation/assessment related to the curriculum.
Works collaboratively with the members of the Academic Affairs Leadership team including the other Associate Deans (Research, GME, Faculty Affairs & Development, Student Affairs, Admissions, CASE, and Institutional Data, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Strategic Planning.)
Works collaboratively with the Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academic Affairs, the GME Program Directors, and other faculty physicians/clinicians to assure availability of quality clinical experiences, to identify and orient engaged and informed preceptors, and monitor prompt student grades and evaluations consistent with LCME accreditation standards.
Develops and revises annual Computer Based Training (CBT) for faculty ensuring LCME and operational compliance for the clinical learning environment.
Serves as an experienced advisor for all students and faculty on internal and external clinical experiences and related problem-solving; career counseling; NRMP processes; disciplinary issues; and end of school transition.
Works with USCSOMG higher education and clinical learning environment (CLE) partners to develop and implement programs such as interprofessional education, lifestyle medicine, population health, health systems science etc., and facilitating instructional design as appropriate.
Serves as a contributing member of Academic Affairs Leadership and the Dean’s Cabinet promoting collaborative problem solving and constructive team dynamics; leads the development and implementation of institutional policies/procedures about curriculum; and facilitating continuous quality improvement.
Is a permanent ad‑hoc member of the Curriculum Committee, serving as the liaison between the Committee and the Office of UME to promote continuous assessment and enhancement of the curriculum.
Is an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Student Evaluations and Promotions Committee.
REQUIREMENTS
MD/DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with board certification/eligibility and is eligible for South Carolina licensure as applicable.
Outstanding academic record with experience as a leader in a school of medicine and an academic medical center environment.
Demonstrated leadership competencies.
History of building and/or enhancing medical education programs.
Demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to culture, access, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to advancing these principles within the office and USCSOMG.
Leadership experience such as academic vice chair, academic chair, assistant/associate dean, GME program director, or leading senior faculty in academic medical education setting.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.
Listening Skills: Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions.
Organizational Savvy: Operates within the organization’s formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
Self‑Development: Seeks out and accepts feedback, recognizes gaps in ability and seeks out opportunities to engage in ongoing professional growth and enhanced understanding, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up to date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS N/A
DESIRED START DATE 12/01/2025
JOB OPEN DATE 10/20/2025
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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 (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) is responsible for the UME curriculum from matriculation to graduation, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence, innovative programming, and successful preparation and transition to Graduate Medical Education (GME).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the undergraduate medical education curriculum in total and ensures continuous quality curricular improvement to meet LCME accreditation standards.
Leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) including oversight of the Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Education, Assistant Dean for Clerkship and Post-Clerkship Education, and Directors for the Integrated Practice of Medicine longitudinal curricula. M3 Clinical Clerkship Directors and M4 Directors report to the Assistant Dean for Post-Clerkship Education.
Leads ongoing enhancement of USCSOMG integrated curriculum and in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation, oversees evaluation/assessment related to the curriculum.
Works collaboratively with the members of the Academic Affairs Leadership team including the other Associate Deans (Research, GME, Faculty Affairs & Development, Student Affairs, Admissions, CASE, and Institutional Data, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Strategic Planning.)
Works collaboratively with the Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academic Affairs, the GME Program Directors, and other faculty physicians/clinicians to assure availability of quality clinical experiences, to identify and orient engaged and informed preceptors, and monitor prompt student grades and evaluations consistent with LCME accreditation standards.
Develops and revises annual Computer Based Training (CBT) for faculty ensuring LCME and operational compliance for the clinical learning environment.
Serves as an experienced advisor for all students and faculty on internal and external clinical experiences and related problem-solving; career counseling; NRMP processes; disciplinary issues; and end of school transition.
Works with USCSOMG higher education and clinical learning environment (CLE) partners to develop and implement programs such as interprofessional education, lifestyle medicine, population health, health systems science etc., and facilitating instructional design as appropriate.
Serves as a contributing member of Academic Affairs Leadership and the Dean’s Cabinet promoting collaborative problem solving and constructive team dynamics; leads the development and implementation of institutional policies/procedures about curriculum; and facilitating continuous quality improvement.
Is a permanent ad‑hoc member of the Curriculum Committee, serving as the liaison between the Committee and the Office of UME to promote continuous assessment and enhancement of the curriculum.
Is an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Student Evaluations and Promotions Committee.
REQUIREMENTS
MD/DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with board certification/eligibility and is eligible for South Carolina licensure as applicable.
Outstanding academic record with experience as a leader in a school of medicine and an academic medical center environment.
Demonstrated leadership competencies.
History of building and/or enhancing medical education programs.
Demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to culture, access, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to advancing these principles within the office and USCSOMG.
Leadership experience such as academic vice chair, academic chair, assistant/associate dean, GME program director, or leading senior faculty in academic medical education setting.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.
Listening Skills: Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions.
Organizational Savvy: Operates within the organization’s formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
Self‑Development: Seeks out and accepts feedback, recognizes gaps in ability and seeks out opportunities to engage in ongoing professional growth and enhanced understanding, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up to date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS N/A
DESIRED START DATE 12/01/2025
JOB OPEN DATE 10/20/2025
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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 (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr