Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education

Washington State University•Spokane, WA

6d•$135,000 - $269,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (ESFCOM) at Washington State University is seeking an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education to serve in the Office of Educational Affairs on the WSU Spokane Regional Campus. The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (ADUME) integrates oversight of both curriculum and assessment within the MD program, ensuring alignment with the College’s competency-based and community-based education models and compliance with LCME accreditation standards. The ADUME will serve as the faculty lead of the Curriculum and Assessment units. This role reports to the Vice Dean for Educational and Faculty Affairs and collaborates closely with other entities within the Office of Educational Affairs, including the Academic Operations staff, Virtual Clinical Center, curriculum management unit, evaluation unit, and four distributed regional campuses. In addition, the role will work in close partnership with the Undergraduate Medical Education Committee (UMEC), the Office of Student Experience, and other key units to lead the design, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of the medical education curriculum and assessment systems across all phases and campus locations. The incumbent will hold a 12-month, full-time, continuous career track position in the Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences with an academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor commensurate with qualifications. The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education position is within the College of Medicine in the Office of Educational Affairs. Please see below links for rank guidelines: Faculty Manual Section 3.C.5 College of Medicine Tenure and Promotion Guidelines For questions or inquiries please contact Kaytlin Streufert at [email protected].

Requirements

MD, DO, MBBS, PhD, EdD, or equivalent in a related field such as the health sciences, education or other field given context of work experience and/or other qualifications.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in medical education, including curriculum and assessment leadership
Experience at rank of Assistant Professor or higher at an accredited institution
Demonstrated success in curricular and assessment administrative leadership at an LCME or similarly accredited institution
Strong understanding of competency-based education, milestones, and entrustable professional activities (EPAs)
Excellent communication, leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
Commitment to fostering access and opportunity in the academic environment
On-site presence on WSU Spokane Health Sciences campus
Ability to travel as needed to regional medical campus locations
Current or previous appointment at the Associate rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.
Record of accomplishments applicable to the sub-track in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for associate rank.
Current or previous appointment at the full professor rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.
Record of accomplishments applicable to the sub-track in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship, and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for full professor rank.

Nice To Haves

Experience or eligibility for appointment at rank of Associate Professor or higher
Knowledge of LCME requirements and experience with accrediting bodies
Experience leading professionals in complex organizations
Proficiency in educational technologies and data systems
Experience in designing and providing educational experiences requiring accommodations in clinical environments
Experience in design, implementation, and delivery of a medical education program in a community-based model.

Responsibilities

Curriculum and Assessment Oversight and Leadership Administers and continuously improves the undergraduate medical education curriculum through collaboration with faculty and staff.
Leads the collaboration of the Curriculum and Assessment Units with UMEC, Curriculum Management, and the Evaluation units to ensure the curriculum meets all accreditation standards and appropriate curriculum mapping to competencies and objectives.
Leads efforts to ensure exceptional, consistent, and comparable curriculum delivery and quality across all phases and regional campuses.
Steward major curricular changes through formal committee processes, including UMEC and WSU Faculty Senate.
Leads change initiatives in response to evolving healthcare and educational landscapes.
Seeks out or develops and implements innovative curriculum design and delivery strategies.
Administers and continuously refines the comprehensive assessment framework for undergraduate medical education, ensuring alignment with program objectives, milestones, competencies, EPAs, and accreditation standards.
Develops, implements, and monitors processes related to assurance of student attainment of program competencies and EPAs.
Partner closely with the Student Evaluation, Promotion, and Appeals Committee (SEPAC) to ensure timely monitoring and review of academic progression.
Collaborates with Student Affairs, Student Learning Center, and the Student Evaluation, Promotion, and Appeals Committee (SEPAC) to address performance concerns and promote learner success.
Leads efforts to standardize and enhance assessment administration across all courses, phases, and regional campuses, ensuring consistency, comparability, and equity in student assessment.
Selects or develops valid and reliable assessment tools and feedback mechanisms.
Oversees integration of assessment data systems (e.g., dashboards, e-portfolios) for real-time tracking of student progress.
Conducts studies on student performance and program outcomes, including licensing exam results and clinical readiness.
Partners with the Evaluation Unit and Curriculum Management Unit to prepare and communicate reports to inform curriculum review and strategic planning.
Utilizes assessment data to inform curriculum revisions, faculty development, and strategic planning.
Strategic Leadership & Quality Improvement Leads strategic planning for medical education initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional mission and goals.
Champions continuous quality improvement across all educational programs.
Fosters innovation in curriculum and assessment through evidence-based practices and emerging technologies.
Through collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development, designs and delivers faculty development programs focused on curriculum and assessment best practices.
Mentors faculty and staff in curriculum design, teaching improvement, and assessment strategies Accreditation & Compliance Participates in accreditation efforts and site visits, leading efforts related to the MD curriculum and assessment initiatives.
Ensures timely submission of documentation and readiness for site visits or interim reports.
In collaboration with the VDEFA, develops and maintains policies that support compliance with accreditation standards and institutional requirements.
Collaboration & External Engagement Engages with and travels to regional campus locations to support MD program activities, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Develops partnership, in collaboration with teaching faculty, with the Virtual Clinical Center to ensure the integration of simulated experiences into each phase of the program.
Collaborates with the Office of Student Experience to promote learner success, wellness, and professional development and ensure student support structures are integrated into curriculum and assessment processes.
Develops communication strategies and accountability structures to engage faculty and staff in curricular and assessment processes.
Promotes a culture of educational excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Represents the College in regional, national, and international forums related to medical education.
Direct and Indirect Reports Faculty administrative leaders who oversee the pre-clerkship and clerkship assessment and curriculum will report directly to the ADUME, including the assistant deans for curriculum and assessment and pillar leads.
Faculty directors of systems and threads will report indirectly to the ADUME for day-to-day responsibilities in the program. This includes the Directors of Case Based Learning and the Art and Practice of Medicine.
Longitudinal Faculty Directors will report indirectly to the ADUME for day-to-day responsibilities in the program: Director, Clinical Skills Director, Health Equity Director, Leadership Education Director, Scholarship and Inquiry Additional Duties Faculty members are expected to engage in faculty development opportunities necessary for and relevant to their educational role(s), including but not limited to: Designated onboarding activities Modules required by WSU For faculty with 0.2 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) associated with teaching or/and assessment in the MD program, faculty members are expected to engage in service to the College of Medicine, preferably impacting the MD program. Your participation in these roles strengthens our program and greatly extends the quality of our programming. Examples of service include but are not limited to: Participation in or leadership on a COM standing committee or subcommittee, engagement in task forces and work groups convened by departments/units/committees, the strategic plan, advisory roles on student interest groups, search committees for staff and faculty positions, and community engagement service that connects to the mission of the College.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

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