"Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) ensures that the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM) meets its educational goals for medical student programs while advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data-informed recommendations to school leadership.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean is responsible for documenting CQI activities, developing and managing processes to track strategic plan key metrics, and supporting the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in the LCME process.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Accreditation Lead to support accreditation activities in preparation for the upcoming LCME visit in 2027. This role will also collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure that UGA SOM has the appropriate tools, data systems, and structures to support robust CQI processes and continuous institutional learning.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant’s prior consent.

Posting Details

Posting Number
F2575P

Working Title
Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Department
SOM-Academic Affairs

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens, building on the success of the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which has been educating physicians in Athens since 2010.
The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 40th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita.
As a top 20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens.
The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens, home to UGA’s College of Public Health and the current AU/ UGA Medical Partnership. In its inaugural year, the UGA SOM plans to enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.
The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking accreditation and has been formally recognized with “candidate status” by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), beginning a multi-year accreditation process.

College/Unit/Department website
https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary
Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.

Anticipated Start Date
02/01/2026

Job Posting Date
11/17/2025

Job Closing Date
Open until filled

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Classification Title
Assoc/Asst Dean AC

Faculty Rank
Open Rank

Contract Type
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, PhD, EdD

Additional Requirements:

• At least two years of experience with quality improvement and accreditation in higher education or healthcare.
• At least five years of experience in medical education as a teacher, administrator, or academic leader.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Physicians in the School of Medicine are expected to maintain an active Georgia state medical license, board certification, and a DEA license, which may be required to obtain local hospital credentials or deliver patient care.
• Three years experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
• Three years experience building faculty or staff engagement in institutional improvement initiatives.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
• Demonstrated success leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
• Demonstrated success using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to provide structure and process for driving improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to support CQI and strategic planning.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

Physical Demands
Working in a standard office environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Chair the SOM CQI Committee, composed of faculty and administrative representatives, to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
• Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
• Work in partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data to support reports and communications with, and subsequent decision making by leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
• Support the FAL with CQI related data/information needed for preparing self-studies, progress reports, and other required submissions to the LCME.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure the integration of assessment data into CQI efforts.
• Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
• Work with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and other leaders to ensure that CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning.

Percentage Of Time
100

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information