Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Students

About the role

The successful candidate will oversee various student affairs functions within the College of Medicine, including admissions, career services, counseling and wellness, academic support, financial services, student services, and registrar's office. They will lead the four-year comprehensive advising program for medical students, manage policies related to medical students, and ensure compliance with LCME accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student affairs functions including admissions, career services, counseling and wellness, academic support, financial services, student services, and registrar's office.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Assistant Deans for Students and professional staff engaged in student support and advising.
• Lead the four-year comprehensive advising program for medical students, including faculty development for advisors, the Careers Curriculum, and residency application and match support.
• Lead the Medical Student Performance Evaluation process to ensure the production of reliable, accurate, and consistent MSPEs.
• Plan and oversee major student events such as orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Class Day, and Commencement.
• Develop, revise, and implement policies related to medical students and student affairs in alignment with institutional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet with students facing academic, professional, and conduct-related concerns and advise students on their rights and responsibilities in promotions and conduct processes.
• Ensure compliance with LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs and the learning environment, and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Advocate for initiatives that support medical student success, wellness, and readiness for residency.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and institutional partners to integrate and support medical student support.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., Ph.D. from an accredited institution.
• M.D. candidates must have completed ACGME-accredited residency.
• ABMS board certification.
• Tenure track candidates must be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor of medicine upon hire.
• A demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor of medicine in the College of Medicine.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with medical trainees.
• Experience developing and evaluating academic support or career advising programs for medical students.
• Knowledge of residency advising, match processes, and medical student success frameworks (AAMC Careers in Medicine, NRMP, AAMC resources).
• Working knowledge of LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs.
• Experience leading or supporting trainee conduct, professionalism, or promotion processes.
• Active membership and engagement in national medical education organizations (e.g., AAMC and/or AAMC affinity groups related to medical trainees).

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., Ph.D. from an accredited institution.
• M.D. candidates must have completed ACGME-accredited residency.
• ABMS board certification.
• Tenure track candidates must be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor of medicine upon hire.
• A demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor of medicine in the College of Medicine.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with medical trainees.
• Experience developing and evaluating academic support or career advising programs for medical students.
• Knowledge of residency advising, match processes, and medical student success frameworks (AAMC Careers in Medicine, NRMP, AAMC resources).
• Working knowledge of LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs.
• Experience leading or supporting trainee conduct, professionalism, or promotion processes.
• Active membership and engagement in national medical education organizations (e.g., AAMC and/or AAMC affinity groups related to medical trainees).

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience developing and evaluating academic support or career advising programs for medical students.
• Knowledge of residency advising, match processes, and medical student success frameworks (AAMC Careers in Medicine, NRMP, AAMC resources).
• Working knowledge of LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs.
• Experience leading or supporting trainee conduct, professionalism, or promotion processes.
• Active membership and engagement in national medical education organizations (e.g., AAMC and/or AAMC affinity groups related to medical trainees).

Benefits

UCF offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and employee assistance program. Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays, is also provided. Employees receive employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. Additionally, there are retirement savings options and numerous opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

Negotiable

Schedule

Varies