Associate Dean for Curriculum

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About The Department of Medical Education

The Department of Medical Education is committed to excellence in academics and is a dynamic learning community that promotes educational scholarship and enhancing the curriculum through recognition and support of outstanding educators. The department hosts most of the leadership implementing the Leading EDGE curriculum for Dell Medical School.

About The Associate Dean for Curriculum

Dell Medical School (Dell Med) 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.

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.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

• Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
• Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
• Desirable Optional Coverages - Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
• Alluring Retirement Plan Options - TRS & ORP
• Compelling Work/Life Balance - PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more
• Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth - Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases

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 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).

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

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.