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Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Pre-Clerkship
Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Pre-Clerkship
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Academic Affairs
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041479
Posting Close Date: 10/6/2026
Salary: $108,000 to $150,000 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Pre-Clerkship in Academic Affairs.
The Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Pre-Clerkship serves as a vital leadership role within Academic Affairs, with primary responsibility for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the first two years of the medical curriculum.
About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Pre-Clerkship collaborates with the assistant deans in Rockford and Chicago in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of the pre-clinical curriculum for medical school years one and two (M1 and M2).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, innovation, and evaluation of the undergraduate pre-clinical curriculum by working with department heads/chairs, course directors, staff and individual course faculty.
- Discuss program evaluation of medical school years one and two (M1 and M2) curriculum with students and faculty to bring about curricular improvement.
- Serve as liaison on both local and college curriculum committees as a representative of academic affairs Peoria.
- Collaborate with assistant deans/associate deans locally and across the college to develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the M1/M2 curriculum that are aligned with accreditation standards, guidelines, and educational outcomes.
- Participate in regional and national presentations and other scholarly activities to highlight the work done on the Peoria campus.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD/DO (or foreign equivalent) or PhD/EdD degree
- Minimum of five years of experience in the education of medical students, including some involvement in either the medical school years one and two (M1 and M2) curriculum
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20615?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, "Apply Now".
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For fullest consideration please apply by 9/15/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $108,000 to $150,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20615?c=uic
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Salary : $108,000 - $150,000