Associate Dean for Curriculum
School of Medicine
University of Missouri-Columbia

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (MU SOM) is seeking an Associate Dean for Curriculum to lead the school's highly successful medical school curriculum to a new level of excellence. The goal is to educate physicians to provide effective patient-centered care for the people of Missouri and beyond. The Associate Dean will lead work to build on and extend the successes of MU SOM's problem-based learning curriculum, education innovations in patient-centered care and health care quality, comprehensive clinical simulation center, and portfolio-based medical student assessment system. The Associate Dean will contribute to the establishment of exemplary care and learning sites for clinical education and participate in national and international collaborations with other innovative researchers in medical education.

We seek an energetic and dynamic leader who has a track record of successful innovation and improvement in medical education, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to an environment where colleagues work together toward a shared vision for the future. The successful candidate will be qualified for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank (not limited to tenure track) and have a strong record of medical education leadership, improvement in medical education, multidisciplinary collaboration, scholarly contributions, commitment to diversity, and past work that gives evidence of values consistent with MU SOM Foundation Values for Medical Education (see below).

The Associate Dean for Curriculum reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Education and Faculty Development. Qualifications include an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Send or fax a curriculum vitae and statement of interest to:

Linda A. Headrick, M.D., M.S.
Senior Associate Dean for Education and Faculty Development
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
One Hospital Drive, MA202B
Columbia, MO 65212
Fax: (573) 884-4808
Email: headrickl@health.missouri.edu

MU is an EOE/ADA employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Foundation Values for Medical Education
University of Missouri-Columbia

1. The health of our patients is our first priority. The highest quality health care is the environment for the highest quality education of future physicians.
2. Respect for one's self, for others and for the truth is a hallmark of our community. The most effective learning takes place in an environment of collaboration, respect, honesty and constructive feedback.
3. Respect is demonstrated by our commitment to act ethically, to welcome difference and to engage in an open exchange.
4. We hold ourselves responsible in our duty to our patients, colleagues and learners. We will not permit consideration of religion, nationality, race, sexual orientation, party politics or social standing to intervene.
5. The attitudes, values and behaviors of future physicians are shaped by the social and cultural milieu of the institution. All our interactions will model the professionalism expected of physicians.
6. Learning requires trust in the value of knowledge and the process of discovery. We strive to achieve the most effective learning environment by engaging in activities designed to promote critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.
7. We aspire to an excellence that is achieved through diligent effort, both individual and collective. Pursuing excellence means being satisfied with no less than the highest goals we can envision.