Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Anticipated Start Date 02/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/17/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
MD, DO, PhD, EdD
Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) ensures that the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM) meets its educational goals for medical student programs while advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data-informed recommendations to school leadership.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean is responsible for documenting CQI activities, developing and managing processes to track strategic plan key metrics, and supporting the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in the LCME process.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Accreditation Lead to support accreditation activities in preparation for the upcoming LCME visit in 2027. This role will also collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure that UGA SOM has the appropriate tools, data systems, and structures to support robust CQI processes and continuous institutional learning.

Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements:

• At least two years of experience with quality improvement and accreditation in higher education or healthcare.
• At least five years of experience in medical education as a teacher, administrator, or academic leader.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Physicians in the School of Medicine are expected to maintain an active Georgia state medical license, board certification, and a DEA license, which may be required to obtain local hospital credentials or deliver patient care.
• Three years experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
• Three years experience building faculty or staff engagement in institutional improvement initiatives.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
• Demonstrated success leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
• Demonstrated success using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to provide structure and process for driving improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to support CQI and strategic planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

Physical Demands
Working in a standard office environment.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Chair the SOM CQI Committee, composed of faculty and administrative representatives, to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
• Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
• Work in partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School's Strategic Plan.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data to support reports and communications with, and subsequent decision making by leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
• Support the FAL with CQI related data/information needed for preparing self-studies, progress reports, and other required submissions to the LCME.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure the integration of assessment data into CQI efforts.
• Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
• Work with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and other leaders to ensure that CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning.

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3. List of References with Contact Information

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