Dean & CAO, Osteopathic Medical Education Leader

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine; Arizona; On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) seeks an innovative Dean and Chief Academic Officer to lead academic affairs, accreditation readiness, and strategic growth in Phoenix, AZ. The Dean/CAO reports to the President and CEO and shapes curriculum, faculty development, and clinical partnerships.

Ideal candidates will have a DO degree, an unrestricted license, and a track record of academic leadership with budget authority, supporting the college’s mission to educate

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a DO degree from a COCA-accredited college.
• Must hold an unrestricted medical license with no sanctions.
• AOA/ABMS board certification at some career point.
• At least five years of recent academic leadership with budget authority.
• Full-time commitment to The Valley COM and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for education, accreditation, faculty, and student affairs.
• Guide curriculum design, program implementation, and clinical partnerships.
• Oversee accreditation milestones and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead strategic growth, expansion plans, and resource management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Academic leadership

Strategic vision

Education

DO degree (COCA-accredited)

Unrestricted medical license

AOA/ABMS board certification

Job description

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) seeks an innovative Dean and Chief Academic Officer to lead academic affairs, accreditation readiness, and strategic growth in Phoenix, AZ. The Dean/CAO reports to the President and CEO and shapes curriculum, faculty development, and clinical partnerships.

Ideal candidates will have a DO degree, an unrestricted license, and a track record of academic leadership with budget authority, supporting the college’s mission to educate