Assistant Dean for Clinical Education

Job Title
Assistant Dean for Clinical Education


Requisition Number
FE04218


Working Title

Department Name
7H0ME:Academic Medical Education


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

MD/DO Degree



Required Related Experience

Teaching experience in medical school.
Leadership experience in developing, delivering, or evaluating curricula.
College of Medicine faculty appointment.



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Assistant Dean for Clinical Education is responsible for overseeing the clinical phases of the College of Medicine curriculum. This includes the required third-year clerkships, fourth-year acting internship courses and electives, a longitudinal clinical skills course, and a capstone course, all occurring across four clinical campuses. The Assistant Dean will be responsible for supporting student clinical growth, managing quality assurance processes, ensuring curriculum alignment with professional standards, and maintaining compliance with accreditation requirements. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with course directors, clinical faculty, clinical partners, and administrative leaders to provide a consistent and high-quality educational experience for medical students.

This position will chair a subcommittee of Curriculum Committee, which provides oversight of the educational quality improvement process for all required courses in the clinical phases. This position will co-chair the committee of fourth-year educational leaders and lead a management committee that coordinates activities across curriculum, student affairs and multiple campuses.

Along with the application, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter. Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.