Associate Dean, Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus

University of Utah•Saint George, UT

3d•$20,000 - $375,000

About The Position

Utah has the ninth lowest number of physicians and the lowest number of primary care physicians per capita in the United States. Utah's physician workforce does not meet the state's needs, particularly in rural communities. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine ( SFESOM ) at the University of Utah is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to launch the Southern Utah Regional Medical Campus ( SURMC ) in St. George, Utah. The SURMC will increase the number of medical students and graduates focused on rural health, growing Utah's physician workforce with special expertise in population health and primary care. A class of 10 medical students per year—the Southern Utah cohort—will begin their educational experiences at the SURMC in Fall 2027, after completing Phase 1 (2026-27) of a new mission-driven MD program on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. The position will begin part-time (0.2 FTE ) and gradually transition to 0.8 FTE by July 1, 2026. This is an adjunct appointment in the Division of Medical Education that reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses. Additional appointments in the SFESOM may be determined later, based on the candidate's specialty and interest. Salary will be set for the administrative effort based on benchmarks utilized for other administrative leaders in the SFESOM Dean's Office. Academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Completion of an ACGME -accredited residency
Eligibility for an unrestricted Utah physician and surgeon license (see DOPL requirements)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in academic leadership and undergraduate or graduate medical education preferred

Responsibilities

The Associate Dean for the SURMC is responsible for regional leadership and oversight of programs in alignment with SFESOM mission and values.
SURMC represents one of two or more future regional campuses of the SFESOM administered by the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses.
The Associate Dean for the SURMC will partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses and other SFESOM education administration leaders to ensure regional campus readiness by Fall 2027 and ongoing operational success.
Engagement with the Population Health Scholars Program, Rural & Underserved Utah Training Experience, and the Tribal, Rural and Urban Underserved Certificate Program, among others, will be paramount to the success of the initiative.
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses to facilitate the growth and development of the SURMC in accordance with the SFESOM mission to ensure rural primary care objectives are met.
Develop and maintain relationships with regional health system leadership, community clinicians/practices, community organizations, and related entities to deliver an exceptional educational experience for SFESOM medical students in the region.
Collaborate with Phase 2 and 3 directors across campuses to identify, select, and prepare sites for longitudinal integrated clerkship ( LIC ) and block clerkship experiences, followed by monitoring and continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses to ensure the SURMC experiences and resources meet LCME compliance standards through collaborations with SFESOM leadership, the Division of Medical Education, the offices of Graduate Medical Education and Education Quality Improvement, Evaluation and Research, and others as necessary.
Collaborate with the Division Chief of Medical Education to ensure clinician preceptors are appointed to faculty positions.
Oversee Regional Faculty Directors of Curriculum, Admissions, and Academic Culture and Community to ensure alignment with SFESOM programs, policies, and procedures.
Oversee the identification, development and planning for education space in the region to meet the needs of SFESOM medical students, physician assistant students, and other allied health professional learners training at the University of Utah in the region.
Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs leadership and staff to develop programs to ensure appropriate support for medical students in the areas of student wellness, financial aid, student records and transcripts, visiting student experiences, and the residency match process.
Advise students to ensure medical training and extracurricular efforts result in the achievement of their training/specialty career goals, including guidance during the residency application process on student rank lists and personal statements.
Support, counsel, and advocate for students experiencing obstacles, hardships, and/or professionalism challenges as appropriate.
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses to ensure integration with, and reporting to the SFESOM governing body—the Education Program & Policy Committee ( EPPC ).
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses to oversee and represent state legislative funding requests for SURMC support and initiatives.
Partner with the Senior Associate Dean of Regional Campuses to prepare and oversee the SURMC annual budget.
Assume responsibility for the recruitment, development, evaluation, and performance of SURMC faculty and staff.

Benefits

The SFESOM has many opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 14.2% contributions to retirement.
We also offer up to 25 vacation days per year and much more, dependent upon your full-time equivalent.
You can learn more about the benefits package at https://benefits.utah.edu/

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