Associate Dean

Texila American University is seeking an accomplished Associate Dean to provide strategic academic leadership across medical education, curriculum development, faculty management, student academic progression, research, and accreditation.We are looking for an experienced medical academic and leader who can drive academic excellence, strengthen clinical training opportunities, and ensure compliance with international medical education standards.📍 Location: Guyana🏢 Organization: Texila American University💼 Function: Academic Leadership | Medical EducationKey Responsibilities🔹 Strategic Academic LeadershipSupport the development and implementation of the College’s strategic plan, aligned with the University’s mission.Establish measurable academic goals and monitor student progression, attrition, licensing examination outcomes, and residency placements.Collaborate with the Dean, academic departments, the Guyana Ministry of Health, teaching hospitals, US clinical affiliates, and external partners.🔹 Curriculum Development & Teaching InnovationOversee curriculum integration across basic sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical rotations.Work with the Curriculum Committee to review and improve curriculum quality and learning outcomes.Promote modern teaching methodologies, including problem-based, case-based, team-based, and simulation-based learning.Support digital learning platforms, assessment tools, and faculty development initiatives.Align curriculum and assessments with US, Canadian, and international medical licensing examination requirements.🔹 Student Academic Progress & Well-beingOversee academic advising, student performance tracking, and remediation initiatives.Identify at-risk students and implement strategies to improve academic progression and examination outcomes.Promote student well-being, engagement, professionalism, and fair application of academic policies.🔹 Clinical Training, Research & ResidencyDevelop partnerships with teaching hospitals and clinical institutions in Guyana, the United States, and internationally.Strengthen opportunities for clinical rotations, residencies, fellowships, and research.Support student and faculty research, scholarly publications, and postgraduate training opportunities.🔹 Faculty Leadership & DevelopmentSupport faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, professional development, and retention.Promote academic excellence, diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative faculty culture.🔹 Accreditation & Quality AssuranceEnsure compliance with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CAAM-HP, ACCM, the National Accreditation Council of Guyana, the British Accreditation Council, and the Medical Council of Guyana.Coordinate accreditation documentation, self-study reports, quality audits, and institutional improvement plans.Monitor academic outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.Required Qualifications & ExperienceDoctoral degree in Medicine (MD) in a relevant specialization, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, or Pathology.Academic rank of Professor or Associate Professor, with a strong record of teaching, research, and publications.8–12 years of academic experience, including at least 3 years in an academic leadership or administrative role.Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.Familiarity with CAAM-HP, ACCM, or comparable medical school accreditation standards is preferred.Why Join Us?Be part of an academic leadership team committed to advancing medical education, strengthening international clinical partnerships, supporting student success, and maintaining high standards of academic quality.📩 Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sharing their updated CV through LinkedIn or Please Mail us to karthick.r@gdtsolution.com