Strategic Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, seeks an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development to lead faculty programs and advancement efforts. You will work with department chairs and faculty to enhance mentoring, engagement, well-being, and retention across BSOM.

The role emphasizes policy interpretation, clinician-educator development, and collaboration to improve faculty success and scholarly growth within a dynamic medical education environment.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a field relevant to the academic, clinical, research, or educational missions of the School of Medicine with three years of progressively responsible experience in academic leadership, faculty development, faculty affairs, medical education, or a related area within a medical school or academic health center environment
• Master’s degree with six years in academic leadership, faculty development, or related area within a medical school or academic health center
• Demonstrated understanding of faculty appointment, evaluation, promotion, and professional advancement processes.
• Experience providing consultation on complex or sensitive faculty matters.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, department chairs, and academic leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for faculty affairs programs and initiatives across BSOM.
• Partner with the Senior Associate Dean to implement faculty affairs priorities.
• Serve as a resource on faculty policies, processes, and best practices.
• Provide guidance for faculty appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Advise on promotion pathways, expectations, and policies.
• Lead faculty promotion workshops and related educational activities.
• Support interpretation and implementation of university and BSOM policies.
• Assist with development of faculty-related policies and resources.
• Support faculty governance and consistent policy application across departments.
• Represent the Senior Associate Dean on faculty affairs committees and projects.
• Supervise the CME Coordinator and administer BSOM’s CME program.
• Support ACCME compliance and continuous quality improvement of CME activities.

Education

Terminal degree in a field relevant to academic/clinical/educational missions, with 3+ years in academic leadership

Master’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years in academic leadership

Job description

Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, seeks an Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development to lead faculty programs and advancement efforts. You will work with department chairs and faculty to enhance mentoring, engagement, well-being, and retention across BSOM.

The role emphasizes policy interpretation, clinician-educator development, and collaboration to improve faculty success and scholarly growth within a dynamic medical education environment.