Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs

Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $248,000 - $263,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Faculty hiring Doctor of Medicine Stakeholder engagement Medicine Strategic management Healthcare staff management Operations management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Faculty collaboration Strategic planning in education Employee retention Compliance management implementation Team development Medical-surgical Team management Decision making Overseeing academic personnel management Employee relations management Conflict management Mentoring Doctor of Osteopathy Organizational skills Senior level Training Leadership Data-driven decision making Communication skills Staffing management Teaching Senior leadership Educational program management Staff development Stakeholder management 10 years Performance evaluation Full Job Description This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific ( COMP ) Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs ( PCN A04048) and the faculty role ( PCN F03355) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE ). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment. The Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs serves as a senior leader within the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across academic, clinical, and administrative domains. This role ensures alignment with the college's mission, vision, and values while fostering excellence in education, research, and patient care. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge of higher education administration, accreditation standards, and integration of academic and clinical programs.

Skills:

Strong strategic leadership skills, including planning, program oversight, and data-informed decision-making. Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and support shared governance. Demonstrated success in faculty and staff management, accreditation processes, and strategic planning. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Abilities:

Ability to lead faculty and staff development efforts across the full lifecycle, including recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and retention. Ability to manage complex organizational dynamics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance. Capacity to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with institutional mission and priorities. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required. Residency trained and Board Certified in a medical or surgical specialty.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in medical education and/or clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Advanced academic credentials preferred.

Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Leadership & Governance:

Oversee and support Department Chairs in achieving departmental goals, ensuring academic and clinical excellence. Assist with faculty workforce and staffing projections. Oversee with the Department Chairs on reviewing teaching assignments, service loads, and support them in balancing workloads. Generate supporting documentation for accreditation site visits and reviews. Assist the Vice Dean of College Affairs in reporting personnel metrics. Collaborate with the Dean, Vice Dean and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives for the college.

Key Responsibilities Faculty Affairs:

Lead faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, and development of processes to support these efforts. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies related to faculty governance. Assist with the oversight of faculty relations and conflict resolution. Develop, implement, and oversee a unified process for faculty evaluations and faculty performance measures. Collaborate with the College Faculty Assembly Chair on matters that impact faculty governance and with the development of college policies.

Key Responsibilities Staff Affairs:

Provide oversight of staff operations within COMP, promoting a positive and productive work environment. Support professional growth and performance management for administrative and support staff. Assist with the oversight of staff relations and conflict resolution. Key Responsibilities Continuing Medical Education ( CME ): Direct CME programming to meet the educational needs of practicing physicians and healthcare professionals. Ensure CME activities comply with accreditation requirements and advance lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities Professional Development:

Develop and implement faculty and staff development programs to enhance teaching, leadership, and clinical skills. Provide oversight of the faculty led Mission Aligned Professional Development team. Promote mentorship and career advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Affairs:

Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure high-quality patient care and clinical education. Support integration of clinical services with academic programs to enhance student learning and community health impact. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule 40 hours per week. Usual business hours, Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $248,000.00 Annually Maximum $263,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, while performing the duties of this job. The employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the position are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to office machines and/or computer printers, and light office traffic. Posting Information Posting Number A01009 Posting Date 05/01/2026 Close Date 05/01/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. 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