Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and Assistant / Associate / Professor of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0147351]

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and Assistant / Associate / Professor of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0147351]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Academic Affairs division of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is comprised of three components; Undergraduate Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, and Continuing Medical Education.  Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) is comprised of three curricular phases: (1) foundations, (2) clerkships, and (3) career exploration and scholarship leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education is responsible for all aspects of the MD curriculum. The Associate Dean serves as a member of the senior leadership team and supports all aspects of the Office of Academic Affairs and Education.

The Associate Dean supports the Vice Dean in strategic planning, budget management, human resource management, compliance, facilities management, and IT management for the undergraduate medical education program. The Associate Dean is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the MD curriculum to ensure continuous quality improvement and compliance with the accreditation standards of the Liaison Committee for Medical Education. The Associate Dean supports the Vice Dean in acquiring adequate educational resources for the MD program, including faculty, staff, facilities, and community partners.

This role provides leadership, strategic planning, and management of the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education while fostering continual improvement and innovation. This position supervises the Assistant Dean for Biomedical Science Education, the Assistant Dean for Anatomical Education, the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, and the Senior Curriculum Manager. The Associate Dean works with the Curriculum Oversight Committee, and the M