Associate Dean, Faculty & Staff Excellence

Western University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Supportive humanistic culture

Job summary

Western University is seeking an Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs to provide strategic oversight across academic, clinical, and administrative domains in the COMP. This senior role collaborates with department chairs, faculty, and administration to ensure excellence in education, research, and patient care.

The position includes leading faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, and development processes, while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and institutional

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of higher education administration and accreditation standards.
• Ability to align academic, clinical, and administrative programs with institutional mission.
• Experience in faculty and staff governance and strategic workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Department Chairs to achieve academic and clinical excellence.
• Assist with faculty workforce projections and workload balancing.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives for the college.
• Generate documentation for accreditation site visits and reviews.
• Report personnel metrics to the Vice Dean of College Affairs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Data-informed decisions

Governance

Faculty development

Education

DO degree

Board Certification

Job description

Western University is seeking an Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs to provide strategic oversight across academic, clinical, and administrative domains in the COMP. This senior role collaborates with department chairs, faculty, and administration to ensure excellence in education, research, and patient care.

The position includes leading faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, and development processes, while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and institutional