Associate Dean, College Affairs & Academic Innovation

Western University; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 248,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences is seeking an Associate Dean of College Affairs at the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) site in Lebanon, OR. This administration role combines with a faculty appointment for a full-time 1.0 FTE position and involves strategic oversight across academic, clinical, and administrative domains.

The Associate Dean partners with the Site Dean to advance the college’s mission, ensure program excellence, lead accreditation readiness, and foster an

Qualifications

• Knowledge of higher education administration and academic leadership.
• Experience with accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing large teams and complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to motivate and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across academic and administrative units; manage direct reports; ensure alignment between departments and Site Dean’s Office.
• Oversee faculty affairs including recruitment, retention, evaluation, promotion processes, governance compliance, and conflict resolution.
• Lead academic planning, new program development, strategic initiatives, and advancement of equity, inclusion, and humanistic values.
• Lead accreditation activities, ensure compliance with standards, and generate documentation for site visits and reviews.
• Oversee staff affairs, including performance management, professional development, and workplace culture.
• Engage in teaching or scholarly activity.
• Direct Continuing Medical Education (CME) programming and ensure CME accreditation compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Faculty and staff management

Communication

Change management

Education

DO or MD degree

Residency training and board certification

Job description

Western University of Health Sciences is seeking an Associate Dean of College Affairs at the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) site in Lebanon, OR. This administration role combines with a faculty appointment for a full-time 1.0 FTE position and involves strategic oversight across academic, clinical, and administrative domains.

The Associate Dean partners with the Site Dean to advance the college’s mission, ensure program excellence, lead accreditation readiness, and foster an