Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Accreditation for Graduate Medical Education
Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more
information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an
internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee
account. Position Summary: The Charles E. Schmidt College of
Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks a faculty leader to
serve as the Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Accreditation for
Graduate Medical Education (GME). The Assistant Dean reports to the
Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and provides strategic
leadership for institutional accreditation, program evaluation, and
continuous improvement across all ACGME-accredited residency and
fellowship programs. This faculty role provides executive oversight
of GME accreditation strategy, institutional compliance, and
evaluation systems. The Assistant Dean partners closely with GME
leadership, department chairs, program directors, and institutional
stakeholders to ensure alignment with ACGME requirements, readiness
for accreditation reviews, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Duties The Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Accreditation
provides strategic leadership and oversight for institutional and
program-level accreditation and evaluation activities.
Responsibilities include guiding the institutional approach to
ACGME compliance, interpreting accreditation standards, and
advising leadership on risk mitigation and improvement strategies.
The Assistant Dean oversees institutional processes related to the
Annual Institutional Review (AIR), institutional self-study
activities, and preparation for ACGME site visits and special
reviews. This role ensures that evaluation findings and
accreditation data are translated into actionable institutional
improvement plans. The Assistant Dean provides senior-level
consultation to residency and fellowship program leadership on
Annual Program Evaluation (APE) processes, learning environment
data, program outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives. The
role supports alignment of program evaluation activities with
institutional priorities and accreditation expectations. The
Assistant Dean works collaboratively with the Director of Program
Evaluation and Assessment and the GME Office to ensure robust data
infrastructure, accurate accreditation reporting, and effective use
of evaluation data. The Assistant Dean reviews institutional
trends, escalates concerns as appropriate, and presents findings to
executive leadership, GMEC, and other governance bodies. The
Assistant Dean represents the institution in accreditation-related
discussions and serves as a key liaison with internal stakeholders
regarding accreditation standards, expectations, and best
practices. Perform other related duties and special projects as
assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • MD,
DO, or terminal doctoral degree required. • Current faculty
appointment or eligibility for faculty appointment at the Charles
E. Schmidt College of Medicine. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive
leadership experience in graduate medical education. • Demonstrated
expertise with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements and
accreditation processes. • Prior experience serving in a GME
leadership role (e.g., Program Director, Associate Program
Director, or institutional GME leadership role). • Strong
leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to
analyze institutional data and translate findings into strategic
actions. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience leading or
supporting institutional ACGME site visits, self-studies, or
special reviews. • Experience overseeing multiple residency and
fellowship programs at the institutional level. • Demonstrated
experience working with GME data systems and dashboards. •
Experience presenting to executive leadership or governing bodies.
• Formal training in medical education, healthcare administration,
or quality improvement. Salary: Commensurate with Experience
College or Department: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline:
2026-03-31 Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open
until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is
subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the
currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job
website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required
employment application for this recruitment and submitting the
related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits
the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A
maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.
If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please
combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed
the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of
required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full
consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and
curriculum vitae. Transcripts: The selected candidate for this
position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly
from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the
first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the
United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the
National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an
indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from
(official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is
required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day
of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic
University, not to the individual applicant. Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all
employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment
screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and
level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks,
alcohol, and drug screening check. Accommodations: Individuals
requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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