Dean of Undergraduate Programs manages administrative functions of the undergraduate program. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Undergraduate Programs leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Undergraduate Programs requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Undergraduate Programs manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
THE OPPORTUNITY
UT Southwestern Medical School is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the position of Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (AD-UME). The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education reports directly to the Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Education. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and advancing the undergraduate medical education program, ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting excellence in medical education.
The AD-UME has responsibility for overseeing the entire UTSW MD curriculum, including the Pre-clerkship Experience (PCE), Clerkship Experience (CE) and Post-CE phases. The AD-UME will partner closely with educational leaders across UTSW MD curriculum to continually improve the quality of all courses, clerkships and educational experiences with the ultimate goal of ensuring educational alignment and effectiveness of the curriculum toward meeting the MD Program Objectives and associated competencies.
The AD-UME will have an exemplary track record of medical education leadership and a proven understanding of the medical student curriculum, as well as knowledge of pedagogy, emerging challenges, and innovative approaches and curricular design in undergraduate medical education. The AD-UME will be an experienced and committed leader, manager, teacher, role model, communicator and collaborator who furthers the UTSW mission and commitment to excellence in medical education.
THE INSTITUTION
As one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, UT Southwestern integrates pioneering research with exceptional health promotion, clinical care, and education. The UT Southwestern Medical Center is located in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District – a nearly 400-acre medical complex 10 minutes north of downtown Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems – UT Southwestern University Health System, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System – UT Southwestern healthcare providers are central to the care of millions of residents in the highly diverse population of North Texas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
The search committee will review candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to the Chair of the Search Committee, Sherry C. Huang, M.D., Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Education, at sherry.huang@utsouthwestern.edu.
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