Associate Dean, Delaware Regional Campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)

Job Details

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking an accomplished physician-educator to serve as the Associate Dean for the SKMC Delaware Regional Medical Campus (RMC). Based on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware, the Associate Dean serves as the principal academic officer for SKMC’s educational programs at the regional campus. The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring an exceptional educational experience for all learners while maintaining full compliance with accreditation standards and advancing the strategic growth and success of the Delaware Regional Medical Campus.

This position will oversee all 3 phases of the undergraduate medical education program at the RMC in coordination with other SKMC dean’s staff, departments and local clinical partners. This person is responsible for the successful launch, growth and long-term sustainability of the RMC. They will ensure equivalency of educational quality, student experience and outcomes across all 4 years of medical education at the RMC. The Associate Dean will ensure sufficient availability of scientific and clinical faculty to meet campus educational needs via ongoing recruitment efforts and ensure faculty associated with the RMC are onboarded and oriented to their teaching roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the Associate Dean will be responsible for oversight of the administrative staff, as well as student and faculty experience and support associated with the RMC.

The Associate Dean will collaborate closely with many administrative units within SKMC, including Office of Admissions, Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling, Office of Assessment, Office of Faculty Affairs, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, Office of Graduate Medical Education and Student Counseling Center to ensure the overall efficacy and coordination of the SKMC mission at the RMC. Given the campus’s location on the University of Delaware (UD) campus, the Associate Dean will serve as SKMC’s primary relationship steward with UD academic and administrative leadership, coordinating on shared space and day-to-day operational matters consistent with the terms of the UD-SKMC affiliation agreement. The RMC is established through a partnership with the State of Delaware, and the Associate Dean will engage with state agency stakeholders and contribute to program accountability and reporting activities consistent with that relationship.

Job Description

About the Delaware Regional Medical Campus:

Delaware is one of only three states in the country without an in-state three- or four-year medical school and has long relied on partnerships and out-of-state institutions to train its physicians. The result is a persistent workforce gap, too few clinicians choosing to practice in Delaware after training, and rural communities in Kent and Sussex counties that remain chronically underserved.

To change this, the State of Delaware has selected Thomas Jefferson University to open a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware. Purpose-built to address Delaware's physician workforce needs, the campus features an integrated curriculum that emphasizes rural health, primary care, and care for underserved populations. Clinical training will be embedded across Delaware's health system, placing students in the communities that need physicians most. A graduate medical education strategy is designed to ensure those physicians stay in Delaware after training. The launch of this regional medical campus will be supported by Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation funds.

The inaugural class of approximately 40 students will matriculate in Fall 2028, housed on the University of Delaware campus in Newark and supported by a statewide consortium of academic and clinical partners.

Job Summary:  

• Works under the direction of the Vice Dean for AA/UME, SKMC
• Provides collaborative support and service to the dean’s staff, faculty, administrative staff and students
• Provides educational leadership and academic expertise, with focus on the implementation and evaluation of the SKMC curriculum
• Provides oversight, support and guidance to student promotion and professionalism efforts
• Directly oversees activities of and assesses effectiveness of RMC staff, including but not limited to:
  • Associate Phase Directors
  • Associate Block Directors
  • Associate Director of Clinical Skills Small Groups (CSSG)/Preceptorship
  • Basic Science faculty
  • Co-Associate SI Directors
  • Associate CBL Director
  • Associate Humanities Director
  • Associate Clinical Experience Director
  • Faculty Co-leads, Interprofessional Education
  • Associate Curricular Operations Director
  • Assessment Program Manager

SKMC and TJU seek candidates who demonstrate and continue to develop skills in leadership and management, specifically in the areas of:

• Mission-driven decision making
• Strategic collaboration and teamwork
• Adaptive leadership
• Empathetic communication
• Ownership and integrity
• Talent development and empowerment

The position is a 12-month position. Candidates are expected to meet academic qualifications for the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Associate Dean position is within the SKMC Office of Academic Affairs and reports to the Vice Dean for AA/UME. Percent effort and compensation will be determined based on the qualifications of the candidate.

Duties:

Curriculum

• Ensure optimal delivery of the SKMC curriculum including oversight of operational processes
• Regional campus representative to the SKMC Curriculum Committee
• Assist in creation and maintenance of RMC education budget
• Assist in data collection for all comparability reports and interpretation insights
• Assist in data collection and preparation of LCME Annual Report
• Assist in data collection in annual internal Independent Student Analysis surveys
• Key participant in the LCME Self-Study and Site Visit Processes

Student Support

• Assure well-planned, coordinated, and organized Phase 2 and Phase 3 rotation experiences that enable students to meet program requirements and support appropriate exposure to individualized interest in specialties.

• Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling to support students in meeting programmatic requirements, including testing needs.
• Partner with the Office of Student Affairs and Career Counseling to support career advising through scheduling consideration, preparation of MSPEs, and directly supporting residency match efforts.
• Build and facilitate a sense of community and connection among students at the regional campus.
• Receive and address student concerns and questions regarding assigned clinical preceptors.

Clinical Partners

• Lead and execute the ongoing process of clinical preceptor recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to clinical preceptors and residents within region to align with curriculum and teaching standards, as well completion of college and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee regular visits to clinical sites to evaluate facilities, monitor the clinical learning environment, and ensure compliance with accreditation and educational standards.
• Meet regularly to check in with needs, concerns, or worries regarding clinical affiliate partnerships.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with regional leaders.
• Partner with the Office of Faculty Affairs to ensure availability and accuracy of adequate faculty development resources for clinical preceptors.

College Leadership

• Act as leader of the regional site, serve as the face of college in region.
• Serve on committees, working groups and task forces as needed.
• Provide teaching, academic support, and course direction as needed.
• Directly manage regional campus staff and ensure sound execution of all administrative duties and responsibilities by the RMC team.
• Partner with leadership in the Office of Faculty Affairs to ensure proper appointment, ranking and promotion of faculty according to established departmental and college guidelines and policies.
• Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement team on philanthropic priorities in the region.
• Engage in activities and event related to service to the college and/or university

Other College Priorities

• Partner with the Office of Graduate Medical Education to support region specific residency program development and operations as needed.
• Partner with all college departments in support and development of new region-specific education efforts tied to the mission and vision of the college.
• Partner with the Office of Research to further the scholarship and research activity that will make an impact in the local and regional community.

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible physician (MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of undergraduate medical education administrative leadership experience
• Substantive experience with LCME accreditation including participation in survey visits
• Current or previous appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience and qualifications determined to be equivalent.
• Record of accomplishments in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for associate professor or professor rank.
• Ability to be present at RMC and SKMC for in-person engagement and teaching
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering access and opportunity in the academic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience
• Demonstrated success in organizational change or new program building
• At least 5 years of precepting experience
• Delaware residency or willingness to relocate to the Delaware / greater Philadelphia region

REPORTS TO: Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Medical Education (AA/UME), SKMC         

Procedure for Candidacy:

For full consideration, applicants should submit a Statement of Interest (see guidance below) and detailed curriculum vitae to: Katie McFadden at Kathleen.McFadden@jefferson.edu by August 30, 2026. Confidential inquiries, expressions of interest, and nominations can be submitted to the same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In their Statement of Interest, applicants should highlight their academic leadership experience, accomplishments, and interest in the role. Candidates are encouraged to specifically address their:

• Vision for the Delaware Regional Medical Campus
• Educational Leadership Experience
• Ability to Build Partnerships
• Experience in Leading through Change
• Commitment to Learner Success

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Jefferson enterprise—comprising Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, and Jefferson Health Plans—works collectively to improve the lives of individuals across its hospitals, classrooms, and communities. The enterprise provides compassionate care, educates future experts across numerous disciplines, and offers high-quality, affordable health insurance plans for residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As the second-largest employer in Philadelphia, with more than 65,000 employees, Jefferson is committed to creating unparalleled value for the communities it serves. Whether at a patient’s bedside, in an academic setting, or ensuring access to affordable health coverage, Jefferson continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible in its mission to reimagine health, education, and discovery.

• MISSION: We Improve Lives.
• VISION: Reimagining health, education, and discovery to create unparalleled value.
• VALUES: Put People First | Do What’s Right | Pursue Excellence

To learn more about Jefferson’s Mission, Vision & Values, click here.

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY (TJU)

Ranked among the top national doctoral universities by U.S. News & World Report, Thomas Jefferson University is a professions-focused institution enrolling 8,300 students across 10 colleges and 3 schools. Nationally recognized for its transdisciplinary collaborations and interprofessional approach, the University prepares students through a forward-thinking, experiential model that integrates real-world learning, industry engagement, and innovation. More than 77,000 alumni support the Jefferson Rams, who compete in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.

Colleges & Schools

• Sidney Kimmel Medical College                       
• College of Life Sciences
• College of Nursing     
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Population Health
• College of Design, Architecture & Engineering
• College of Health Professions
• College of Humanities & Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Fashion and Textiles
• College of Rehabilitation Sciences 

Research Centers & Institutes

• Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute
• Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research
• Center for Connected Care
• Center for Injury Research & Prevention
• Center for Outcomes & Measurement
• Center for Translational Medicine
• Computational Medicine Center
• Daniel Baugh Institute for Functional Genomics/Computational Biology
• Institute for Smart & Healthy Cities
• Jefferson Clinical Research Institute
• Jefferson Vaccine Center
• Klein Family Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center
• Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis & Hemp
• Melanoma Research Institute for Excellence
• Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
• National Center for Telehealth Education & Research
• Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
• Wills Vision Research Center at Jefferson

Jefferson has over 400 active principal investigators and more than 1,000 patents for new drugs, software innovations, medical devices and diagnostic tools. Over 1,220 active clinical trials are currently being conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Jefferson community hospitals. Last year, Jefferson researchers secured $198 million in total sponsored research funding.

SIDNEY KIMMEL MEDICAL COLLEGE (SKMC)

Founded in 1824, Sidney Kimmel Medical College has awarded more than 34,000 medical degrees and has more living graduates than any other private medical school in the United States. The College provides undergraduate medical education and innovative joint degree programs to more than 1,000 students annually. Jefferson Health also sponsors over 100 residency and fellowship programs for nearly 2,000 residents and more than 380 fellows. The College’s 27 medical departments include four basic science departments and the Department of Integrative Medicine & Nutritional Sciences—the first of its kind in academic medicine.

Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH, serves as the Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College. In addition to being the College’s 25th Dean, Dr. Ibrahim is an internal medicine physician, educator, administrator, and clinician-investigator. He is nationally recognized for his work to address health disparities and was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine in 2023. As Dean, he also serves as President of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), the College’s faculty practice plan, which includes more than 630 full-time faculty across 33 specialties and primary care. JUP’s 105 practice sites collectively manage nearly 800,000 patient visits each year.

JEFFERSON HEALTH

Jefferson Health, the health system partner of Thomas Jefferson University, has expanded from a three-hospital academic medical center into one of the largest university-based health systems in the nation. Its 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 care sites are supported by over 4,300 employed physicians, more than 2,500 advanced practice professionals, and more than 13,600 nurses.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2025–2026 ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals among the nation’s best in six specialties: Ear, Nose & Throat; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; NeSurgery & Neurosurgery; Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital); Orthopedics; and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest also received national rankings in Pulmonology and Orthopedics. Jefferson is home to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC), one of only three NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the Greater Philadelphia region.

JEFFERSON HEALTH PLANS

In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of Jefferson Health Plans, becoming the region’s first health system to establish an aligned payer-provider partnership. The

not-for-profit managed health maintenance organization now serves more than 360,000 members across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, offering a range of coverage options including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Jefferson’s recent combination with Lehigh Valley Health Network has significantly expanded the health plan’s offerings, increasing choice for beneficiaries and improving access to high-quality, affordable care throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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