Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Job 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens. The School of Medicine is seeking accreditation and has been formally recognized with “candidate status” by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Posting Type: External
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
Open until filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Dean AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, PhD, EdD
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.
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. Three years experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes. Demonstrated success leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Chair the SOM CQI Committee
- Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities
- Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard
- Work in partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees
- Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation
- Support the FAL with CQI related data/information
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation
- Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI
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