Lead Foundational Sciences - Assistant Dean (Open Rank)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a Clinical Faculty - Associate Dean for Foundational Sciences to lead the integrated four‑year foundational curriculum. You will work with multiple disciplines to align content, pedagogy and assessment across the medical school.

The role emphasizes learner-centered design, data‑driven improvement and collaboration with faculty, administration and accreditation bodies to advance educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field with a strong background in medical education.
• Licensure in Texas and familiarity with LCME/ACGME accreditation standards.
• Proven track record in curriculum design, program evaluation and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of the foundational science curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure integration across courses and years.
• Design learner-centered experiences and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Drive assessment methodologies and data-driven curricular improvements.
• Support clinical reasoning, communication skills and professionalism.
• Engage in program evaluation and accreditation-related activities.
• Provide academic advising and contribute to remediation planning.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and faculty development.
• Lead teams and oversee educational interventions across the curriculum.
• Ensure success on external examinations and outcome measures.

Skills

Curriculum design

Evidence-based pedagogy

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Data-driven decision making

Faculty development

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/DO/PhD)

Texas Medical Licensure

Job description

University of Houston seeks a Clinical Faculty - Associate Dean for Foundational Sciences to lead the integrated four‑year foundational curriculum. You will work with multiple disciplines to align content, pedagogy and assessment across the medical school.

The role emphasizes learner-centered design, data‑driven improvement and collaboration with faculty, administration and accreditation bodies to advance educational excellence.