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Augusta University and University of Georgia have partnered to create a four-year medical education program in Athens, GA, to help alleviate a statewide shortage of physicians that threatens the health of Georgians. The AU/UGA Medical Partnership combines the significant instructional and research resources of University of Georgia, the flagship land grant research university, with the expertise of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, Georgia's only public medical school. The Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program, which graduated its first undergraduate class in 2014, focuses on active learning principles and small group learning sessions. The Graduate Medical Education Program launched its inaugural class of a three-year categorical Internal Medicine Residency Program in July of 2015, partnering with St. Mary's Healthcare System as the major participating site.
The AU/UGA Medical Partnership is seeking a Campus Associate Dean for Student Affairs with the unique opportunity to transition into the permanent UGA School of Medicine Associate Dean for Student Affairs role as it becomes an independent medical school in 2026. This pivotal position offers dynamic leadership experience in a collaborative environment with the chance to create impactful student programs and be part of an exciting new chapter in medical education at UGA.
The Campus Associate Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and oversight of all student affairs at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership, including career and academic advising, student interest groups, and para-curricular activities. The role supports bolstering the recruitment and matriculation of highly sought-after applicants and contributes to students' retention and graduation from medical school.
The Campus Associate Dean for Student Affairs reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership and works collaboratively with other campus leadership and faculty, the MCG Office of Student Affairs at the main campus in Augusta, GA, as well as the UGA Office of Student Affairs. The Campus Associate Dean for Student Affairs works to provide a welcoming and supportive environment. They are expected to devote particular attention to the experiences of all students both inside the classroom and extracurricular, including academic advising and serving as a student advocate and resource. This position is open to the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor and does not meet the qualifications to be considered for tenure track.
The successful candidate will be an MD, PhD, or EdD in a relevant field, board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in their field (where appropriate), licensed in the state of Georgia with appropriate hospital credentials and privileges (where appropriate), and eligible for an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license (when appropriate). The Campus Associate Dean for Student affairs should have a minimum of five years of experience in student affairs or a similar role in a higher education setting, preferably within a medical school or health sciences, a strong understanding of medical education, student wellness, professional development, NRMP, ERAS, MSPE, and LCME guidelines and requirements, knowledge of current residency program requirements for successful matching and a history of successful supervisory and management experience. Required attributes, skills and competencies include creating a welcoming environment for students, personal and professional integrity, exemplary communication and presentation skills, passion and talent for medical education, independent leader who meets deadlines, and professionalism.
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
AU/UGA Medical Partnership has retained Caldwell Partners, an international executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please send nominations / recommendations to: UGAAssocDeanSA@caldwell.com.
The application packet should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position and can only be accepted through the Augusta University online application process. Apply online at: AU/UGA Medical Partnership Campus Associate Dean for Student Affairs. A list of references may be requested later. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated position start date is July 1, 2025, or negotiable.