Assistant Dean for Clinical Education at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

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
Our University Community	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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Academic Keys
   • Latinos in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

PI249854887

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