Associate Dean of College Affairs
Job Summary
This is a Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Associate Dean of College Affairs (PCN A04137) and the faculty role (PCN F03446) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).
The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.
About the Role
Under the general direction of the Site Dean, the Associate Dean of College Affairs serves as a senior academic and administrative leader within the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM). The position provides strategic oversight, operational leadership, and collaborative guidance across academic, clinical, and administrative domains.
Responsibilities
- Supports the Site Dean in advancing the college’s mission, vision, and values while ensuring excellence in education, research, faculty and staff development, and community engagement.
- Led academic innovation, accreditation readiness, personnel processes, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Fosters a supportive learning environment, ensures high-quality program delivery, and represents the college in internal and external settings.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of higher education administration and academic leadership.
- Accreditation standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Faculty lifecycle processes, governance structures, and academic assessment.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong strategic leadership and planning skills.
- Program oversight and data-informed decision-making.
- Effective collaboration and communication with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in faculty and staff management.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and consensus-building skills.
Education
- Required Qualifications:
- DO or MD degree required.
- Residency training and board certification in medical or surgical specialty.
Experience
- Significant leadership experience in higher education or a similarly complex organization (5+ years preferred).
- Experience managing large teams.
- Promised ability to manage complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced academic credentials preferred.
- Experience with accreditation.
- Demonstrated success in faculty development and mentoring.
- Experience leading organizational change.
- Experience building high-performance teams.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in medical education and/or clinical practice preferred.
Posting Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2027