Dean & Chief Academic Officer, Osteopathic Medical Education

ACHE; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Dean and Chief Academic Officer to lead academic, accreditation, faculty, student affairs, and clinical education functions, reporting to the President and CEO.

The Dean/CAO will drive a strategic vision for osteopathic medical education, ensuring curriculum design, delivery, and student support align with AO A-COCA qualifications and statewide needs, while guiding growth and quality.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DO degree from a COCA-accredited college.
• Unrestricted medical license with no sanctions.
• AOA and/or ABMS board certification.
• At least five years of senior academic leadership with budget authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for academic, accreditation, faculty, student affairs and clinical education functions.
• Lead accreditation milestones and strategic program development for the COM.
• Partner with clinical affiliates and expansion plans to ensure high-quality education and outcomes.
• Uphold AO A COCA qualifications and promote excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Strategic vision

Academic leadership

Education

DO degree from COCA-accredited college

Unrestricted medical license

AOA/ABMS board certification

Job description

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Dean and Chief Academic Officer to lead academic, accreditation, faculty, student affairs, and clinical education functions, reporting to the President and CEO.

The Dean/CAO will drive a strategic vision for osteopathic medical education, ensuring curriculum design, delivery, and student support align with AO A-COCA qualifications and statewide needs, while guiding growth and quality.