Assistant Dean Medical Education Scholarship and Faculty Development - College of Medicine
Assistant Dean Medical Education Scholarship and Faculty Development - College of Medicine
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Assistant Dean
Candidates must be at Assistant Professor Associate or Professor rank appointed in the UF College of Medicine have a M.D. D.O. or relevant terminal degree with a focus on medical education educational leadership or a related field.
The University of Florida College of Medicine seeks an Assistant Dean for Medical Education Scholarship and Faculty Development. The Assistant Dean for Medical Education Scholarship and Faculty Development will lead the development and implementation of a structured infrastructure to support medical education research and scholarship within the College of Medicine. This senior leadership role is responsible for fostering a culture of educational research mentoring faculty in scholarly activities securing funding for research initiatives and advancing faculty development in medical education research methodologies.
This position oversees the Office of Medical Education Research Scholarship and Faculty Development and directly supervises the Assistant Director of Research Administration who provides consultation and support for faculty trainee and student research efforts. The assistant dean will play a pivotal role in building capacity for faculty engagement in medical education scholarship designing faculty development programs and ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and accreditation requirements. Open to current University of Florida College of Medicine faculty.
About This Role
Strategic Leadership and Infrastructure Development:
- Establish and oversee the Office of Medical Education Research Scholarship and Faculty Development ensuring operational efficiency sustainability and alignment with the institutions educational mission.
- Develop policies processes and resources to support medical education research including grant writing assistance research design support and mentorship programs.
- Lead strategic planning efforts for medical education scholarship aligning priorities with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
- Advocate for the importance of medical education scholarship at the local national and international levels enhancing the institutions visibility in this domain.
Medical Education Research and Scholarship:
- Lead and support research efforts in medical education ensuring faculty and students receive guidance on study design methodology data analysis and dissemination.
- Promote a collaborative research environment fostering interdisciplinary projects and partnerships with other institutions and professional organizations.
- Assist faculty trainees and students in developing highimpact research projects presenting at national conferences and publishing in peerreviewed journals.
- Secure external funding through grant applications and institutional partnerships to sustain educational research initiatives.
- Establish metrics to assess the impact and quality of medical education research activities within the institution.
Faculty Development:
- Oversee and manage faculty development programs that enhance medical education research skills including training in qualitative and quantitative methodologies research ethics and manuscript writing.
- Collaborate with department chairs and faculty leadership to integrate scholarly productivity expectations into faculty roles and promotion criteria.
- Design and deliver workshops seminars and individualized mentorship programs to support faculty at all career stages in engaging with medical education research.
Collaboration and Institutional Alignment:
- Work closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education department chairs and other academic leaders to align faculty development efforts with institutional goals and priorities.
- Collaborate closely with the Assistant Dean for Assessment Evaluation and Scholarship the Assistant Dean for Continuous Educational Quality Improvement and Accreditation the Director of the Free Center and the Assistant Dean/Director for Medical Education Research and Scholarship/Jacksonville to ensure continuity of efforts across multiple domains for faculty and students.
- Foster a collaborative environment among medical education researchers faculty developers and academic leaders to share best practices resources and educational innovations.
This is a 0.30 FTE administrative appointment.
Candidates interested in applying should provide a cover letter describing their interest in the position and vision for advancing medical education scholarship and faculty development at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Applications should also include a current curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Please submit all materials through the Careers at UF website.
This is an internal search for which only current University of Florida College of Medicine (Gainesville) faculty will be considered.
Commensurate with education and experience
Candidates must be at Assistant Professor Associate or Professor rank appointed in the UF College of Medicine have a M.D. D.O. or relevant terminal degree with a focus on medical education educational leadership or a related field.
- Significant experience in medical education including teaching and research in medical pedagogy.
- Proven record of scholarship in medical education with experience in grant writing and publishing in peerreviewed journals.
- Experience in faculty development mentoring and providing professional development programming.
- Strong background in curriculum development and assessment in a medical education context.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty members and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Previous experience in academic administration or leadership in medical education.
- Cover letter describing their interest in the position and vision for advancing medical education scholarship and faculty development at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
- CV/Resume
- Three Professional References
Employment Type
Student
