Job Description

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Associate Dean for Medical Education (ADME) provides strategic leadership for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) at the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM). This role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the MD program curriculum and ensures alignment with accreditation standards, student learning outcomes, and institutional priorities. The ADME provides strategic oversight of the curriculum through a pillar-based leadership model, working in collaboration with Vice Chairs responsible for Foundations Phase, Doctoring Phase, Clinical Skills, and Assessment & Evaluation to ensure curricular integration, quality, and innovation. This role also provides oversight for departmental programs and ensures alignment with student success initiatives.

Additionally, this role serves as the Chair for the Department of Medical Education (DME) consistent with the school’s academic governance framework and faculty appointment and advancement processes.

The Associate Dean collaborates closely with institutional leaders across student affairs, clinical education, accreditation, admissions, and health system partners to ensure an integrated and effective educational experience.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent medical terminal degree; or a terminal degree such as PhD or EdD.
If a physician, eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio and specialty certification by a recognized medical board.
At least five years of direct participation in medical school environment with demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and assessment.
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in medical education.
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement in medical education or a related field, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or funded educational initiatives.
Experience supervising faculty and staff in an academic or clinical environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
Eligible for faculty appointment at associate or full professor rank; faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Associate Professor level candidates must fulfill all the requirements above, along with at least 5 years’ experience as an Assistant Professor with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and supervisory experience.
Full Professor candidates must fulfill all the requirements of Associate Professor along with at least 5 years’ experience at the Associate Professor level with an exemplary scholarly portfolio and leadership experience.
For more information regarding the governing policies of faculty rank please review them online at: https://policy.wright.edu/policy/2120-policies-and-procedures-granting-promotion-and-tenure
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with LCME accreditation.
Knowledge of contemporary medical pedagogical issues impacting medical education.
Experience with curriculum assessment and evaluation with a focus on improving measurable student outcomes.
Track record of leading and engaging with faculty to achieve successful outcomes.
Experience with academic budgeting and resource management.
Strong written and large group presentation skills.
Essential Functions and percent of time:
Oversight of Medical School Curriculum and Academic Leadership 45%
Provide strategic leadership for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) through oversight of Foundations, Doctoring, Clinical Skills, and Assessment & Evaluation.
Collaborate with respective leadership to ensure alignment, integration, and continuous improvement of the curriculum.
Provide oversight and leadership of curricular development (planning, revision, evaluation, and implementation) as well as instructional design and innovation.
Provide academic leadership for DME in alignment with BSOM faculty governance structures.
Lead the faculty, staff, and administrative teams on academic and instructional matters relevant to student success.
Determine priorities for medical education based on organization’s strategic priorities and contemporary learning needs.
Develop medical school wide programming focused on teaching, curriculum development and approaches to evaluation and assessment of learners.
Ensure effective coordination of departmental educational programs, including curricular and assessment functions.
Facilitate research and scholarly activity of faculty in the UME program.
Contribute to the development of medical student performance evaluation (MSPE).
Partner with clinical affiliated to support and enhance the clinical learning environment.

Accreditation and Educational Quality Improvement 25%
Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Accreditation and Quality Improvement on accreditation-related oversight for curricular matters, ensuring alignment with LCME standards within the medical education program.
Collaborate to develop, monitor, measure, and continuously improve curriculum performance against targeted student outcomes, using data and evaluation findings to inform curricular decision-making.
Support accreditation-related activities, including contributing to curricular documentation.
Use outcomes data to inform curriculum refinement and educational strategy.

Professional Development and Mentoring 20%
Provide direct supervision to Vice Chairs and Assistant Deans within the department.
Support and mentor faculty and staff engaged in curriculum delivery and innovation.
Support clerkship directors and ensure appropriate clinical placements and comparable educational experiences across sites.
Aid in the review of existing academic partnerships, focused arrangements, and affiliations to evaluate their effectiveness and alignment with academic goals.
Provide indirect oversight and strategic guidance for large-scale educational and operational programs within the department, including the Anatomical Gift Program (AGP), through the Vice Chair leadership structure.
Evaluate academic partnerships and affiliations for alignment with educational goals.
Support the development of recruitment and retention strategies for faculty and students.
Oversee and guide direct reports to ensure that they are supported in meeting their objectives and delivering high quality service to BSOM.
Foster a culture of academic excellence, accountability, and professional development within the department.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Institutional Leadership and Collaboration 10%
Serve in an advisory capacity on key institutional committees, including but not limited to Faculty Curriculum Committee, Dean’s Cabinet, Executive Committee, and Student Promotions Committee.
Serve on joint committees with Premier Health leadership as requested by the Dean.
Collaborate with the Offices of Student Admissions and Student Affairs to improve processes related to scheduling, graduation requirements, and elective offerings.
Partner with department chairs and institutional leadership to align educational initiatives.
Additional duties as assigned.