What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
FAC00050PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
School of Medicine Columbia
Department
SOMC Undergraduate Medical Education
Advertised Salary Range
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
12 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Professional Track
Job Search Category
Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a student-centered faculty member to serve as the Assistant Dean for Pre-clerkship Curriculum. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, the Assistant Dean plays a key leadership role in the delivery and advancement of the pre-clerkship curriculum. This position involves working closely with course, block and thread directors, the curriculum committee, and basic science departments to ensure curricular integration, quality, and alignment with the medical school program objectives. The Assistant Dean also champions initiatives that enhance student success, promote faculty development, and encourage innovation in curriculum design and teaching. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Clinical Associate Professor (or higher) level at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia.
Representative duties:
Representative duties:
- Supports faculty, course directors, department chairs, and the curriculum committee in developing and maintaining innovative, high-quality pre-clerkship courses and curriculum, while fostering close collaboration among all stakeholders.
- Tracks student progress throughout the first two years of medical school and coordinates with course directors to monitor academic performance and professionalism across the pre-clerkship phase.
- Collaborates with the Academic Review Committee and provides academic advising to pre-clerkship students.
- Prepares and presents regular reports on the pre-clerkship curriculum (e.g., contact hours, pass rates, pedagogy).
- Supports and promotes innovation in teaching, provides leadership on curricular improvements, policy updates, and educational CQI processes
- Serve as Executive Chief Proctor for NBME exams
- Manages academic calendars and schedules for pre-clerkship courses and blocks
- Serve ex officio on key School of Medicine committees (e.g., M1/M2 Subcommittee, Curriculum Committee)
- Contributes to teaching in pre-clerkship courses based on area of expertise and interest.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
The candidate must demonstrate deep knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices in pre-clerkship medical education, including curriculum design, assessment strategies, active learning methodologies, and accreditation standards.
- Proficiency in using Academic and Learning Management Systems to support curriculum delivery, student assessment, and faculty-student engagement.
- Strong understanding of faculty governance processes and experience collaborating with faculty-led committees on curriculum development and academic policy.
- The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to guide teams toward shared goals in curriculum and education.
Ability to:
- Build and maintain effective, respectful relationships with faculty, students, staff and administrators.
- Resolve conflicts diplomatically
- Identify and analyze problems, evaluate potential solutions, anticipate outcomes, and implement recommendations.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, including delivering presentations, leading discussions, and preparing reports for faculty, committees, and institutional leadership.
- Partner with faculty and the Curriculum Committee to ensure formative and summative assessments are comprehensive, fair, consistent, and equivalent across all courses.
- Stay up to date on all relevant program policies, regulations, requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects or programs simultaneously, providing regular progress updates to the Associate Dean.
Required Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will hold an MD, DO, or PhD degree in a biomedical field from an accredited university and have at least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a medical school or academic health center. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the School of Medicine Columbia and have demonstrated a record of scholarly achievement, teaching experience, and service commensurate with the rank of clinical associate professor, or clinical professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Broad knowledge of frameworks related to educational technology, precision medical education, and AI in medical education is strongly preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
09/01/2025
Job Open Date
04/01/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185307
EEO Statement
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