Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME)

A unique opportunity to transform graduate medical education in Texas as the Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME) for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (PLFSOM), located near the Rocky Mountains in one of the safest, fastest growing, and best places to live in the United States. As the only freestanding health sciences center located on the United States/Mexico border, dedicated to serving the Paso del Norte region, TTUHSC El Paso is the fastest growing medical school in Texas and one of the area’s major health care providers for the 21st century. In 2013, TTUHSC El Paso became an independent health sciences university and is now comprised of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, the L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine. TTUHSC El Paso is a leader in health care education, innovative research, and patient care for the West Texas region and beyond. To continue building on this foundation of excellence, the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at TTUHSC El Paso is seeking an innovative and collaborative Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education to assist senior leadership in providing oversight of the Graduate Medical Education enterprise through expansion in all areas of the medical school's mission and strategic priorities, and on to the goal of becoming a world-class center of learning and medical education. Under the leadership of associate dean for graduate medical education, the Assistant Dean will help position TTUHSC El Paso to meet the workforce needs of the state and region, positively contributing to the strength, health, and prosperity of El Paso, the region, and the State of Texas. A Best Place to Work and Live - No State Income Tax! Texas Tech Health El Paso is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Situated in a region unlike any other in the Lone Star State, El Paso is Texas’ sixth-largest city and the 22nd largest in the nation. Consistently ranked by Forbes as having one of the lowest costs of living in the United States, El Paso is also celebrated as one of the safest large cities in the country , including a No. 1 ranking for lowest crime rate among cities with populations over 500,000. The community offers outstanding public and private schools, a vibrant arts and culture scene featuring symphony performances, museums, and minor league baseball and soccer, as well as diverse dining and shopping options. El Paso International Airport provides convenient and efficient travel access. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a unique mountain setting with year-round recreation, abundant sunshine—302 days per year—and world-class skiing just two hours away. Professional Qualifications Distinguished record of clinical care, teaching, and scholarship. The required position expertise, as well as documented leadership and administrative abilities, to carry out the responsibilities of the role and to achieve the goals and objectives of Graduate Medical Education, in accordance with established guidelines, university policy, and/or governmental regulations. MD or DO degree Texas medical license, or eligibility for Texas medical licensure Board certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or AOA member board Qualified for faculty appointment in a clinical department of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and learner evaluation in residency or fellowship programs A minimum of 5 years of experience in graduate medical education administration, such as residency or fellowship program director, assistant or associate dean for GME, departmental vice-chair for education, or comparable leadership role at an ACGME-accredited program(s) Prior service in an institutional GME leadership role such as Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Associate/Assistant DIO, or institutional GME committee (GMEC) membership is preferred but not required Experience as a practicing clinician in an academic medical center Application Instructions Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) should be directed to Texas Tech's executive search partner Eric Dickerson: and/or Application Link: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected. EEO/AA Employers.

Created: 2026-03-04