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Job TitleAssistant Dean for Faculty Affairs & Development, Campus IntegrationRequisition NumberFE04685Working TitleDepartment Name7H0FA: COM Faculty AffairWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationTerminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College of MedicineRequired Related Experience
- Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in developing, delivering, or evaluating medical education curricula
- Proven commitment to educational leadership and faculty development
- Experience working in multi-campus or distributed academic systems
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Eligibility for Kentucky medical licensure (as applicable)
Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as
Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs & Development, Campus Integration. This senior leadership role within the College of Medicine is responsible for advancing innovative, high-quality educational programs that connect and unify all College of Medicine campuses. The role also plays a pivotal part in enhancing the academic and professional development of faculty, medical students, residents, and fellows through strategic support and programming across all campuses.
This position offers the opportunity to lead integrated systems that support faculty development, foster collaboration across regional campuses, and strengthen the College's educational mission, and will be based at a UKCOM main campus, regional campus, or training site in
Lexington, Bowling Green, or Highland Heights, Kentucky (NKY).
The Assistant Dean will concurrently serve as
Division Chief of Academic Medical Education (AME) and report directly to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development, with a 0.5 FTE administrative commitment. Remaining 0.5 FTE will be determined based on candidate's interests and qualifications.
Applicants should include an up to date Curriculum Vitae. Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2026.
Please direct questions or inquiries to Courtney Tomblinson, MD (
tomblinson@uky.edu), Associate Dean for Faculty Development, UK College of Medicine, Office of Faculty Affairs and Development.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership in academic medical education, with the ability to develop and implement innovative, high-quality educational programs across multiple campuses.
- Strong understanding of faculty development principles and practices, including onboarding, mentoring, and professional growth.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including faculty, campus leaders, clinical partners, and academic departments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and promote engagement across geographically distributed teams.
- Strategic thinking and organizational skills to lead cross-campus initiatives and manage complex projects aligned with institutional goals.
- Experience in managing budgets, allocating resources, and pursuing external funding to support educational initiatives.
- Knowledge of faculty appointment, promotion, and tenure processes, particularly within academic medical education settings.
- Ability to lead continuous quality improvement efforts and assess program outcomes effectively.
- Familiarity with educational research, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making.
- Commitment to advancing integrated learning environments across all College of Medicine campuses.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply01/15/2026Open Until FilledNoOur University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
Optional DocumentsEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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