Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Medical Education

University of New England; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Retirement plan match

Generous leave and holidays

Tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

University of New England seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for the osteopathic pre-clerkship (Years 1–2) medical education program. The ADAA will advance a competency-based curriculum, ensure integration across the UME continuum, and drive innovative teaching approaches in alignment with accreditation standards and student success.

The role partners with faculty and institutional leaders to enhance education quality, support clinical learning

Qualifications

• DO or MD degree and at least five years of leadership experience in undergraduate medical education.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation.
• Experience with competency-based medical education and osteopathic UME preferred.
• Strong leadership in faculty development and student success initiatives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the pre-clerkship curriculum.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal integration across the UME continuum.
• Advance innovative educational strategies, including interdisciplinary learning.
• Monitor national trends and lead curricular reform to meet evolving needs.
• Oversee program evaluation, student assessment, and quality improvement processes.
• Coordinate accreditation efforts for pre-clerkship education (COCA).
• Lead faculty development initiatives and recruit/retain high-quality faculty.
• Oversee day-to-day academic operations and budget/resources.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment

Strategic planning

Faculty development

Academic administration

Education

DO or MD degree

Job description

University of New England seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for the osteopathic pre-clerkship (Years 1–2) medical education program. The ADAA will advance a competency-based curriculum, ensure integration across the UME continuum, and drive innovative teaching approaches in alignment with accreditation standards and student success.

The role partners with faculty and institutional leaders to enhance education quality, support clinical learning