Assistant Dean of Curriculum - Springfield, MO Campus

Department of Medical Education

Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for Curriculum - Springfield provides support for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the medical student curriculum at the MU School of Medicine (MU SOM). This position reports to both the Associate Dean for the Springfield campus and to the Associate Dean for Curriculum - Columbia campus to ensure alignment with MU School of Medicine curricular goals and LCME accreditation standards.

The Assistant Dean will collaborate closely with faculty, course directors, clerkship directors, and administrative staff to ensure excellence and consistency in curriculum delivery across all phases of medical education, specifically at the Springfield campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Oversight and Implementation
* Help lead the implementation, coordination, and continuous quality improvement of the execution of the medical school curriculum at the Springfield campus.
* Focus on ensuring alignment of local curriculum delivery with the MU SOM's curriculum framework, learning objectives, and assessment methods.
* Work with the Associate Dean for Curriculum and the Associate Dean for Program Evaluation and Assessment to ensure compliance with LCME standards.
* Work collaboratively with directors, coordinators and staff to ensure effective communication and consistency across MU SOM sites regarding courses, clerkships, and other educational activities.

Faculty and Staff Collaboration
* Assist in developing annual faculty teaching assignments and recruitment of faculty for teaching roles.
* Collaborate with staff, IT, and simulation teams to optimize learning resources and technology integration.
* Serve as a liaison to the MU SOM Curriculum Committee and its subcommittees, ensuring Springfield representation and input.

Student Support
* Support student development and success through collaboration with campus leadership.
* Participate in institutional processes that review and recognize student performance.

Compliance and Accreditation
* Help ensure compliance with LCME standards related to curriculum delivery, evaluation, and learning environment.
* Assist in preparing reports, data, and documentation for accreditation or internal review.
* Participate in quality assurance and program evaluation processes.

Leadership and Governance
* Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and implementation related to academic programs, especially as they may relate to Springfield campus.
* Attend all required curriculum-related leadership meetings and institutional initiatives at MU SOM.
* Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
* Help oversee staff and faculty who contribute to curriculum delivery at the Springfield campus.

Summary of Authority
* The Associate Dean, Springfield holds administrative authority for the position, including staffing, supervision, performance management, and employment decisions.
* The Associate Dean for Curriculum holds functional authority for curriculum standards, content, assessment, delivery expectations, and LCME curriculum compliance.
* Work priorities are determined collaboratively, with curriculum direction led by the Associate Dean for Curriculum and operational execution led by the Associate Dean, Springfield.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, PhD, EdD or equivalent terminal degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in medical education, curriculum design, or academic leadership preferred.
  

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Curriculum leadership & execution, LCME standards & accreditation readiness, assessment literacy & curriculum management systems, cross site coordination & governance, faculty engagement & staffing, student success orientation, communication & change leadership. Demonstrated understanding of LCME standards, curriculum management systems, and student assessment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the University of Missouri School of Medicine and to advance medical education in a distributed campus model.

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The University of Missouri School of Medicine is entering a period of strategic growth and innovation, highlighted by the UM Board of Curators' approval to expand the Springfield clinical campus into a full four-year medical program. This expansion will increase total enrollment across Columbia and Springfield to more than 670 medical students and strengthen the university's commitment to addressing Missouri's physician shortage, particularly in rural regions. Beginning in 2027, first-year students will be welcomed to the Springfield campus, with fully identical curricula delivered across both sites through shared faculty, expanded simulation resources, and bi-directional livestreamed instruction. This milestone underscores the university's broader mission to enhance statewide access to high-quality medical education and clinical care.

Complementing this statewide investment, the School of Medicine's MOmentum curriculum redesign is transforming how future physicians are trained. MOmentum builds on MU's long-standing learner-centered approach by integrating cutting-edge technology, innovative teaching strategies, and comprehensive support systems to create a dynamic and effective learning environment. The redesigned curriculum emphasizes evidence-based education, active learning, individualized support, early clinical exposure, and the development of lifelong, self-directed learners prepared to navigate an increasingly complex health care landscape. Through MOmentum, the School of Medicine is charting a bold path forward, ensuring students graduate with the advanced skills, adaptability, and patient-centered mindset needed to excel in modern medicine.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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