University of South Carolina
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
🇺🇸 Greenville, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education. This role manages the entire undergraduate medical education curriculum, ensures its continuous improvement to meet accreditation standards, leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education, collaborates with clinical and academic leaders, and advises students and faculty on educational matters and career progression.
Highlights
- Oversees and continuously improves the undergraduate medical education curriculum to meet LCME accreditation standards.
- Leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education including multiple assistant deans and curriculum directors.
- Collaborates with academic leadership and clinical faculty to ensure quality clinical experiences and compliance standards.
- Advises students and faculty on clinical experiences, career counseling, disciplinary issues, and transitions to graduate education.
- Develops faculty training programs including Computer Based Training compliant with accreditation and operational standards.
- Serves on key committees such as the Curriculum Committee and the Student Evaluations and Promotions Committee.
- Requires MD/DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with board certification/eligibility and eligibility for South Carolina licensure.
- Demonstrated leadership in medical education, program development, and academic medical center environments.
- Leadership competencies include adaptability, initiative, listening skills, organizational savvy, and commitment to self-development.
- Salary is commensurate with qualifications; position falls under professional track with full-time, 12-month appointment.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education Full Description
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | FAC00228PO25
Advertised Title | Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Campus | School of Medicine Greenville
College/Division | School of Medicine Greenville
Department | SOMG Administrative and Faculty Affairs
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis | 12 months
Work County | Greenville
Tenure Information | Professional Track
Job Search Category | Faculty
Posting Number | FAC00228PO25
Advertised Title | Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Campus | School of Medicine Greenville
College/Division | School of Medicine Greenville
Department | SOMG Administrative and Faculty Affairs
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Greenville, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis | 12 months
Work County | Greenville
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is seeking an academic leader for their next Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GREENVILLEThe University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is a four-year medical program developed as a partnership between the University of South Carolina and Prisma Health—Upstate.
In August 2012, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) opened on Greenville Memorial Medical Campus, welcoming a charter class of 53 first-year medical students. In 2014, the school received full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). In 2019, the school reached its full capacity with 400 students enrolled and now accepts 110 students per class.
Because of the close partnership between USC and Prisma Health, the educational experience offered at USCSOMG is unique. Students are immersed in the healthcare delivery system from their first week and are taught by experienced biomedical educators and clinical faculty from Prisma Health using a state-of-the-art integrated curriculum. The curriculum is a blend of interactive experiences from classroom to clinical learning environment to community that is designed to foster and enhance the acquisition of essential knowledge, communication, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and lead to application, critical thinking, and patient care.
POSITION SUMMARYThe Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) is responsible for the UME curriculum from matriculation to graduation, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence, innovative programming, and successful preparation and transition to Graduate Medical Education (GME).
RESPONSIBILITIES• Oversees the undergraduate medical education curriculum in total and ensures continuous quality curricular improvement to meet LCME accreditation standards.• Leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) including oversight of the Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Education, Assistant Dean for Clerkship and Post- Clerkship Education, and Directors for the Integrated Practice of Medicine longitudinal curricula. M3 Clinical Clerkship Directors and M4 Directors report to the Assistant Dean for Post-Clerkship Education.• Leads ongoing enhancement of USCSOMG integrated curriculum and in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation, oversees evaluation/assessment related to the curriculum.• Works collaboratively with the members of the Academic Affairs Leadership team including the other Associate Deans (Research, GME, Faculty Affairs & Development, Student Affairs, Admissions, CASE, and Institutional Data, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Strategic Planning.)• Works collaboratively with the Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academic Affairs, the GME Program Directors, and other faculty physicians/clinicians to assure availability of quality clinical experiences, to identify and orient engaged and informed preceptors, and monitor prompt student grades and evaluations consistent with LCME accreditation standards.• Develops and revises annual Computer Based Training (CBT) for faculty ensuring LCME and operational compliance for the clinical learning environment.• Serves as an experienced advisor for all students and faculty on internal and external clinical experiences and related problem-solving; career counseling; NRMP processes; disciplinary issues; and end of school transition.• Works with USCSOMG higher education and clinical learning environment (CLE) partners to develop and implement programs such as interprofessional education, lifestyle medicine, population health, health systems science etc., and facilitating instructional design as appropriate.• Serves as a contributing member of Academic Affairs Leadership and the Dean’s Cabinet promoting collaborative problem solving and constructive team dynamics; leads the development and implementation of institutional policies/procedures about curriculum; and facilitating continuous quality improvement.• Is a permanent ad hoc member of the Curriculum Committee, serving as the liaison between the Committee and the Office of UME to promote continuous assessment and enhancement of the curriculum.• Is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Student Evaluations and Promotions Committee.
Required Education and Experience | REQUIREMENTS
• MD/DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with board certification/eligibility and is eligible for South Carolina licensure as applicable
• Outstanding academic record with experience as a leader in a school of medicine and an academic medical center environment
• Demonstrated leadership competencies
• History of building and/or enhancing medical education programs
• Demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to culture, access, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to advancing these principles within the office and USCSOMG
• Leadership experience such as academic vice chair, academic chair, assistant/associate dean, GME program director, or leading senior faculty in academic medical education setting
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development
• Listening Skills: Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions
• Organizational Savvy: Operates within the organization’s formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization
• Self-Development: Seeks out and accepts feedback, recognizes gaps in ability and seeks out opportunities to engage in ongoing professional growth and enhanced understanding, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up to date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities
Preferred Qualifications | N/A
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GREENVILLEThe University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is a four-year medical program developed as a partnership between the University of South Carolina and Prisma Health—Upstate.
In August 2012, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) opened on Greenville Memorial Medical Campus, welcoming a charter class of 53 first-year medical students. In 2014, the school received full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). In 2019, the school reached its full capacity with 400 students enrolled and now accepts 110 students per class.
Because of the close partnership between USC and Prisma Health, the educational experience offered at USCSOMG is unique. Students are immersed in the healthcare delivery system from their first week and are taught by experienced biomedical educators and clinical faculty from Prisma Health using a state-of-the-art integrated curriculum. The curriculum is a blend of interactive experiences from classroom to clinical learning environment to community that is designed to foster and enhance the acquisition of essential knowledge, communication, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and lead to application, critical thinking, and patient care.
POSITION SUMMARYThe Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG) is responsible for the UME curriculum from matriculation to graduation, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence, innovative programming, and successful preparation and transition to Graduate Medical Education (GME).
RESPONSIBILITIES• Oversees the undergraduate medical education curriculum in total and ensures continuous quality curricular improvement to meet LCME accreditation standards.• Leads the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) including oversight of the Assistant Dean for Pre-Clerkship Education, Assistant Dean for Clerkship and Post- Clerkship Education, and Directors for the Integrated Practice of Medicine longitudinal curricula. M3 Clinical Clerkship Directors and M4 Directors report to the Assistant Dean for Post-Clerkship Education.• Leads ongoing enhancement of USCSOMG integrated curriculum and in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation, oversees evaluation/assessment related to the curriculum.• Works collaboratively with the members of the Academic Affairs Leadership team including the other Associate Deans (Research, GME, Faculty Affairs & Development, Student Affairs, Admissions, CASE, and Institutional Data, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Strategic Planning.)• Works collaboratively with the Prisma Health Vice Chairs of Academic Affairs, the GME Program Directors, and other faculty physicians/clinicians to assure availability of quality clinical experiences, to identify and orient engaged and informed preceptors, and monitor prompt student grades and evaluations consistent with LCME accreditation standards.• Develops and revises annual Computer Based Training (CBT) for faculty ensuring LCME and operational compliance for the clinical learning environment.• Serves as an experienced advisor for all students and faculty on internal and external clinical experiences and related problem-solving; career counseling; NRMP processes; disciplinary issues; and end of school transition.• Works with USCSOMG higher education and clinical learning environment (CLE) partners to develop and implement programs such as interprofessional education, lifestyle medicine, population health, health systems science etc., and facilitating instructional design as appropriate.• Serves as a contributing member of Academic Affairs Leadership and the Dean’s Cabinet promoting collaborative problem solving and constructive team dynamics; leads the development and implementation of institutional policies/procedures about curriculum; and facilitating continuous quality improvement.• Is a permanent ad hoc member of the Curriculum Committee, serving as the liaison between the Committee and the Office of UME to promote continuous assessment and enhancement of the curriculum.• Is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Student Evaluations and Promotions Committee.
Required Education and Experience | REQUIREMENTS
• MD/DO, MD/PhD, or PhD with board certification/eligibility and is eligible for South Carolina licensure as applicable
• Outstanding academic record with experience as a leader in a school of medicine and an academic medical center environment
• Demonstrated leadership competencies
• History of building and/or enhancing medical education programs
• Demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to culture, access, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to advancing these principles within the office and USCSOMG
• Leadership experience such as academic vice chair, academic chair, assistant/associate dean, GME program director, or leading senior faculty in academic medical education setting
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development
• Listening Skills: Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions
• Organizational Savvy: Operates within the organization’s formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization
• Self-Development: Seeks out and accepts feedback, recognizes gaps in ability and seeks out opportunities to engage in ongoing professional growth and enhanced understanding, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up to date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities
Preferred Qualifications | N/A
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date | 12/01/2025
Job Open Date | 10/20/2025
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/196476
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Job Open Date | 10/20/2025
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/196476
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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