Associate Dean for Students and Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine
University of Central Florida
Associate Dean for Students and Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine
University of Central Florida
Public research university in Orlando, FL
The Opportunity
The College of Medicine (COM) invites applications for the position of associate professor or professor of medicine and Associate Dean for Students. This senior educational leadership role reports to the senior associate dean for undergraduate medical education (SADME) and is responsible for promoting a supportive, student‑centered learning environment that strengthens engagement, professional development, well‑being, and academic success for students in the M.D. program.
The Associate Dean provides strategic leadership for programs and services supporting medical students across both the pre‑clinical and clinical phases of the curriculum. This includes initiatives focused on academic success, career development and advising, student activities and organizations, student well-being, and student financial services.
The Associate Dean for Students serves as a key architect of the medical student experience within the College of Medicine, shaping a culture that supports learners academically, professionally, and personally. This leader plays a central role in cultivating an environment where medical students feel valued, empowered, and equipped to thrive throughout their medical education journey. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, academic support, student success, medical education, or related higher education roles, along with an understanding of the unique challenges facing medical students, outstanding communication and organizational skills, and strong management skills.
UCF COM has 120 medical students per class, serves more than 3000 undergraduate and graduate students, and partners with HCA Healthcare to sponsor residency and fellowship programs. As a key member of the college’s educational leadership team, the Associate Dean will contribute to advancing the educational mission of the college with excellence, collaboration, and integrity. The position collaborates extensively with college leadership, including the Associate Dean for Medical Education and Department Chairs, to advance the college’s missions in an integrated manner.
This is a non-tenure earning or tenure-earning position and is expected to be a partial FTE administrative appointment (0.80 FTE), with the remaining effort allocated to teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, or other academic responsibilities consistent with the selected candidate’s background and departmental needs. Tenure track candidates are welcome to apply but must be eligible for tenure upon hire.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing student affairs functions to include the Offices of Admissions, Career Services, Counseling and Wellness, Student Academic Support Services, Student Financial Services, Student Services, and Registrar.
Supervising, mentoring, and supporting the Assistant Deans for Students and professional staff engaged in student support and advising.
Leading the four-year comprehensive advising program for medical students, including providing faculty development for advisors, leading the Careers Curriculum for medical students, and supporting students in the residency application and match.
Leading the Medical Student Performance Evaluation process for fourth-year medical students to ensure production of reliable, accurate, and consistent MSPEs across the Associate and Assistant Deans for Students in alignment with AAMC guidelines.
Planning and overseeing major student events, such as orientation, the White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Class Day, and Commencement.
Managing the development, revision, and implementation of policies related to medical students and student affairs in accordance with institutional standards and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Meeting with students facing academic, professional, and conduct related concerns, and advising students with respect to their rights and responsibilities in the promotions and conduct processes.
Ensuring compliance with LCME accreditation standards related to student affairs and the learning environment and contributing to continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance the student experience.
Advancing initiatives that support medical student success, wellness, and readiness for residency.
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and institutional partners to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to medical student support.
Minimum Qualifications :
M.D., D.O., or 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. The selected candidate must have 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.
Preferred Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited university with completed ACGME-accredited residency.
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).
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:
A curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding this search may be directed to: Brittany Hofmann at [email protected].
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Medicine (COM) - Dean's OfficeWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableThe University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email [email protected].
Public research university in Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida is a public metropolitan research university in Orlando, Florida, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional education across multiple campuses and online programs.
Explore more opportunities at University of Central Florida