Associate Dean for Medical Education Quality and Compliance - Associate or Full Professor Rank

Position overview

Position titles : Full Professor

Associate Professor

Professor of Clinical X

Associate Professor of Clinical X

Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Salary range : The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The budgetary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https : / / somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu / sites / g / files / rcwecm2346 / files / 2021-02 / 2021-02-11HSCP Plan.pdf ), which may provide eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date : August 2, 2024

Most recent review date : Friday, Oct 4, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine invites applications for an Associate Dean for Medical Education Quality and Compliance. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, this position directs the Office of Medical Education Quality and Compliance and is responsible for the continuous quality improvement process for the medical education program and for leading key aspects of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation management. Essential functions include :

• Lead and chair the School of Medicine's LCME CQI Leadership Team, in partnership with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education.
• Lead all administrative aspects of medical student education continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project management tools to track CQI activities and ensure follow-up of action items identified by CQI processes; communicating action items to curriculum governance committees to ensure appropriate implementation and monitoring.
• Direct communication processes related to CQI.
• Serve as an institutional lead to direct, and assist others in navigating, the complexity of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) requirements.
• Serve in leadership roles as assigned during accreditation cycles. Manage logistics prior to and during LCME survey visits, including contributions to compiling, formatting, and submitting the survey package (e.g. self-study report and independent student analysis), manage the LCME-specified Data Collection Instrument (DCI) for the survey, and contribute to coordination of on-the-ground details for the survey site visit.
• Partner with the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, and other deans and directors as needed, to plan, forecast, and develop budgets for accreditation needs, including external consultant visits and LCME accreditation visits.
• Serve as an active member of the Accreditation Preparation & Quality Improvement (APQI) community of practice, the national group for accreditation professionals.
• Attend regional and national conferences related to Academic Medicine, Medical Education, and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
• Contribute to coordination of all LCME official correspondence, including site visits, responses to accreditation monitoring, and annual questionnaires.
• Maintain updated knowledge of all LCME standards and processes related to institutional compliance.

Founded in 2013, the School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California Medical School. We serve the rapidly growing Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and healthcare delivery. Our mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a requirement. Advancement and promotion at the UCR is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

The successful applicant must qualify for an academic appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor (Ladder Rank), Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical X, or Health Sciences Clinical series at the associate or full professor rank. The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree, or an Ed.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in areas such as the health professions, education, or a related field. M.D. or D.O. applicants must be board certified in an ABMS specialty and eligible for licensure or licensed to practice in the State of California in a clinical specialty aligned with the UCR SOM clinical enterprise UCR Health. The incumbent will have a concurrent academic appointment in an appropriate academic / clinical department and is expected to participate in clinical service (for M.D. / D.O. candidates), in addition to research, or scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to have at least 5 years of experience in medical education, health professions education, or higher education, with a sound understanding of undergraduate medical education, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation, and at least 3 years of project management and supervisory experience, as well as familiarity with LCME accreditation. Additional qualifications include the demonstration of outstanding academic accomplishments and trajectory which may include innovative educational program development, excellence in teaching, clinical leadership, and research or scholarly work. Rank and series will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The posted UC salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The budgetary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https : / / somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu / sites / g / files / rcwecm2346 / files / 2021-02 / 2021-02-11HSCP Plan.pdf ), which may provide eligibility for additional compensation. Finally, the candidate must demonstrate appropriate administrative experience and a proven record of academic and administrative leadership qualities.

TO APPLY : http : / / medschool.ucr.edu / employment / faculty /

Initial review of applications will begin on October 4, 2024, and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

ZRG Search Firm has been exclusively retained by the University of California - Riverside School of Medicine to assist in the recruitment.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20 .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

Must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree, or an Ed.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in areas such as the health professions, education, or a related field.

M.D. or D.O. applicants must be board certified in an ABMS specialty and eligible for licensure or licensed to practice in the State of California in a clinical specialty aligned with the UCR SOM clinical enterprise UCR Health.

For M.D / D.O. candidates will have a concurrent academic appointment in an appropriate academic / clinical department and are expected to participate in clinical service.

Must qualify for an academic appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor (Ladder Rank), Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical X, or Health Sciences Clinical series at the associate or full professor rank.

At least 5 years of experience in medical education, health professions education, or higher education, with a sound understanding of undergraduate medical education, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation.

At least 3 years of project management and supervisory experience, as well as familiarity with LCME accreditation.

Preferred qualifications

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements by Level

Full Professor

Position title : Full Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 6-12 referees.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Associate Professor

Position title : Associate Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 6-12 referees.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Professor of Clinical X

Position title : Professor of Clinical X

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to twelve references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Associate Professor of Clinical X

Position title : Associate Professor of Clinical X

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to nine references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor

Position title : Health Sciences Full Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to eight references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 6-8 referees.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Position title : Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five to six references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and / or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and / or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Misc / Teaching Evauations / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide contact information for 5-6 referees.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucr.edu / JPF01965

Help contact : brenda.carrion@medsch.ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit :

https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4000385 / SVSH .

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-035.pdf .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .

Job location

Riverside, CA

Salary : $127,000 - $333,700