Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Overview
Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Dean 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. This role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data-informed recommendations to school leadership. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in LCME processes and support accreditation activities in preparation for the LCME visit in 2027. This role collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure appropriate tools, data systems, and structures support CQI processes and continuous institutional learning.
Responsibilities
Chair the SOM CQI Committee, composed of faculty and administrative representatives, to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
Work with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data to support reports and communications with leadership and relevant stakeholders for decision making.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
Support the Faculty Accreditation Lead with CQI-related data/information needed for self-studies, progress reports, and other LCME submissions.
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure integration of assessment data into CQI efforts.
Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
Ensure CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning in coordination with senior leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, PhD, or EdD.
Position Details
Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Dean AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications section listed above.
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, which may be required to obtain local hospital credentials or deliver patient care.
Three years of experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
Three years of experience building faculty or staff engagement in institutional improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
Demonstrated success in leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
Demonstrated experience using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to drive improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to support CQI and strategic planning.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Additional Requirements
Yes – Position may involve security access as applicable.
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Duties/Responsibilities
Chair the SOM CQI Committee, engage the broader community in quality improvement.
Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
Support LCME accreditation activities and data preparation for self-studies, progress reports, and submissions.
Integrate assessment data into CQI efforts in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation.
Oversee education and engagement in CQI for faculty, staff, and students.
Ensure CQI processes inform curriculum management and strategic planning.
Percentage Of Time: 100
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Assistant Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Dean 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. This role oversees monitoring of strategic plan goals and accreditation standards, identifies areas for improvement, and provides data-informed recommendations to school leadership. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Faculty Accreditation Lead (FAL) in LCME processes and support accreditation activities in preparation for the LCME visit in 2027. This role collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure appropriate tools, data systems, and structures support CQI processes and continuous institutional learning.
Responsibilities
Chair the SOM CQI Committee, composed of faculty and administrative representatives, to engage the broader community in quality improvement.
Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
Work with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
Lead the collection, analysis, and synthesis of accreditation-related and quality-related data to support reports and communications with leadership and relevant stakeholders for decision making.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and documentation required for LCME accreditation and continuous readiness.
Support the Faculty Accreditation Lead with CQI-related data/information needed for self-studies, progress reports, and other LCME submissions.
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation to ensure integration of assessment data into CQI efforts.
Oversee and support faculty, staff, and student education and engagement in CQI.
Ensure CQI processes inform ongoing curriculum management, student support, and strategic planning in coordination with senior leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, PhD, or EdD.
Position Details
Classification Title: Assoc/Asst Dean AC
Faculty Rank: Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications section listed above.
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, which may be required to obtain local hospital credentials or deliver patient care.
Three years of experience with quality management platforms, data dashboards and analytics.
Three years of experience building faculty or staff engagement in institutional improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and processes.
Demonstrated success in leading CQI initiatives in a medical education environment.
Demonstrated experience using CQI models (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to drive improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting to support CQI and strategic planning.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Additional Requirements
Yes – Position may involve security access as applicable.
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Duties/Responsibilities
Chair the SOM CQI Committee, engage the broader community in quality improvement.
Develop and maintain project management systems and tools to track CQI activities, improvement plans, and strategic plan progress.
Develop and oversee the CQI dashboard to monitor trends, goal progression, outcomes, and potential improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff, and committees to align accreditation requirements, CQI processes, and the School’s Strategic Plan.
Support LCME accreditation activities and data preparation for self-studies, progress reports, and submissions.
Integrate assessment data into CQI efforts in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation.
Oversee education and engagement in CQI for faculty, staff, and students.
Ensure CQI processes inform curriculum management and strategic planning.
Percentage Of Time: 100
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