Associate Dean for Medical Education (Associate Professor/Full Professor)

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton invites applications for Associate Dean for Medical Education at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

This leadership role oversees undergraduate medical education, curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and educational innovation, guiding the learner-centered program across pre-clinical and clinical years. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in medical education leadership, curricular reform, faculty development, and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in medical education leadership preferred.
• Experience in undergraduate medical education and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee undergraduate medical education, curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and educational innovation.
• Mentor course and clerkship directors; foster collaboration among faculty and clinical partners.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and alignment with national accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Accreditation

Faculty development

Educational innovation

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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Position Summary

WittKieffer is proud to partner with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in their search for the next Associate Dean for Medial Education, a key faculty leadership role overseeing undergraduate medical education, including curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and educational innovation. Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic) is a public research university with ten colleges, 30,000 students, and six campuses spanning more than 100 miles of coastline. The University has seen remarkable growth in its programs and reputation in just the last few years, including doubling research expenditures, enrolling an all-time high number of National Merit Scholars, setting new records for private gifts to the FAU Foundation, increasing graduation and academic progress rates, and raising the profile of Florida Atlantic's athletics program. For the first time in 2026, Florida Atlantic was named a "Top 100 Public University" by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 103 in last year’s ranking of the nation’s best universities. Created to address the state's healthcare needs, the Schmidt College of Medicine is a community-based medical school that admitted its first class of students in 2011. The College includes 175 faculty (103 full-time and 72 part-time), 1,274 affiliate faculty members, 326 medical students, 181 residents and fellows, and 70 graduate students in biomedical science. Five local hospitals from top healthcare systems in the region, namely Baptist Health and Tenet Health, serve as key partners in undergraduate medical education (UME) and form the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Consortium, which offers residency and fellowship programs. The College also has a faculty practice plan, Florida Atlantic Medical Group, and is home to the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, offering outstanding research and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The College annually provides approximately 400 students with a variety of educational offerings, including an M.D. program, an M.D./Ph.D. program, M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Biomedical Sciences, and graduate certificates. Reporting to the Vice Dean for Medical Education, the Associate Dean for Medical Education will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the College of Medicine's integrated four-year undergraduate medical education program. This highly visible leader will guide the continued evolution of an innovative, learner-centered curriculum, ensuring seamless integration across the pre-clinical and clinical years while advancing emerging areas of medical education such as health systems science, artificial intelligence, nutrition, and point-of-care ultrasound. The Associate Dean will oversee curriculum quality, assessment, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement efforts; mentor and support course and clerkship directors; and foster collaboration among faculty, academic leaders, and community-based clinical partners. As a key ambassador for the College, the Associate Dean will cultivate strong relationships with health systems, physician groups, and community stakeholders to expand and sustain high-quality clinical education opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment. The successful candidate will bring the vision, innovation, and relationship-building skills necessary to support the College's long-term growth, enhance educational excellence, and prepare the medical education enterprise for future expansion.

Minimum Qualifications

An M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution is required, along with completion of a U.S.-accredited residency program and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in their specialty, hold a current U.S. medical license, and be eligible for Florida licensure. Significant leadership experience in undergraduate medical education, curriculum development and innovation, faculty development, and accreditation is required.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

College or Department: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours: N/A

Application Deadline: 2026-11-30

Required Documents

• CV or résumé
• Letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the leadership profile.

Transcripts

• The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
• Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
• Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening

• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment.
• Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.

711 Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non‑university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).