Position Summary
The Pre-Clinical Medical Education Director provides leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the pre-clinical medical curriculum (M1 and M2 years). Reporting to the Vice Dean for Academics, this position collaborates closely with faculty, course directors, curriculum committees, administrative leadership, and institutional stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the curriculum and compliance with accreditation standards.
The Director serves as a key member of the medical education leadership team and supports strategic initiatives related to curriculum management, assessment, program evaluation, student learning experiences, and continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to contribute to collaborative, creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and facilitation of long-term goals.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to engage in effective critical analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to take initiate and the willingness to learn.
Ability to extract, compile, analyze, and present data.
Ability to work effectively on administrative teams and independently as required.
Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
Ability to function in a highly detailed environment.
Ability to confidentially manage highly sensitive student data.
Knowledge of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation standards.
Knowledge of College of Medicine curriculum, policies, offering and scheduling issues.
Required Qualifications
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Compensation and Benefits
Application Instructions
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position''s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.