Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Undergraduate Medical Education

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Undergraduate Medical Education. The role blends academic leadership with clinical education across the M3 and M4 years, including core clerkships and electives, to advance an integrated, competency-based curriculum.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum design, assessment, CQI initiatives, and collaborate with the DME leadership, clerkship directors, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• 8–10 years as teaching faculty in an academic medical setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in medical student education, clinical teaching, and curriculum development.
• Experience in educational leadership, scholarship, curriculum administration, program evaluation, or CQI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical curriculum for M3 and M4 UME.
• Lead evaluation, CQI, and ongoing improvement of the curriculum across sites.
• Collaborate with DME leadership, clerkship/coursedirectors, clinical departments, and partners to ensure high-quality educational experiences.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum design

Educational leadership

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Title:

Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical UndergraduateMedical Education

Employee Classification:

A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 MthHSC

Bargaining Unit:

Other Non AAUP

Primary Location:

HSC C

Shift:

1

Job Description:

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences(COMLS) seeks an Assistant/Associate Dean for ClinicalUndergraduate Medical Education for appointment in the COMLS thatintegrates academic administrative leadership with clinicalpractice responsibilities.

The position will provide strategic leadership and oversight of thedesign, organization, implementation, evaluation, and continuousquality improvement (CQI) of the clinical curriculum across the M3and M4 years of the undergraduate medical education (UME) program.This includes M3 core clerkships, M4 clinical and non-clinicalelectives, and advanced clinical care transition-to-residencycourses.

The COMLS curriculum emphasizes the integration of foundational andclinical sciences, longitudinal clinical experiences, and theprogressive development of competencies essential to medicalpractice. Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean forFoundational Sciences, the Associate Dean for Assessment andAccreditation and other DME leadership, this position will lead andpromote a cohesive, integrated, and developmentally progressivecurriculum aligned with institutional educational programobjectives and the mission of the college.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment toeducational excellence, evidence-based innovation, and continuousimprovement while fostering a culture of accessibility, integrity,collaboration, accountability, and educational scholarship. Theposition will contribute to advancing the regional and nationalreputation of COMLS through excellence and innovation in clinicalmedical education.

This leadership position will collaborate with clerkship and coursedirectors, clinical departments, faculty, administrative staff,affiliated clinical partners, the Area Health Education Center(AHEC) program, and institutional leadership to ensure high-qualityclinical educational experiences and supportive learningenvironments across all instructional sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience as a teaching facultymember in an academic medical setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in medical student education, clinicalteaching, and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, scholarship,curriculum administration, program evaluation, or continuousquality improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, andcollaborative leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students,administrative staff, clinical departments, and institutionalleadership.
• Commitment to professionalism, educational innovation,accountability, and the academic mission of the college.
• Eligibility for appropriate medical licensure, clinicalprivileges, and credentialing consistent with assigned clinicalresponsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)accreditation standards and processes is desirable.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised:

23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time