Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. The position will remain open until filled . For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. on August 2, 2026. Posting Details Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below. Position Information Business Title Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Clinical Education and Open Rank Professor - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. The position will remain open until filled . For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. on August 2, 2026. This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016399T Department Summary About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Mission: We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio. Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations. Vision: A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians. With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity. Essential Values: These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion. Our Campuses: https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses Why Choose Ohio University? https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits About the Office of Medical Education https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/med-education About the Office of Clinical Education https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/offices/clinical-education Position Summary: The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs – Clinical Education is an administrative leadership role with a non-tenure track faculty appointment as an Open Rank Professor in one of the HCOM clinical departments (Primary Care, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, or Specialty Medicine). As a faculty leader, the Associate Dean contributes to the College’s missions of teaching, clinical education, educational scholarship, faculty development, and academic governance while providing strategic leadership for clinical education across the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum. This role provides academic leadership for the clinical components of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum, including pre-clerkship clinical skills education, clerkships, electives, and other experiential learning activities. The Associate Dean is responsible for the design, integration, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of clinical education and serves as a principal faculty authority for clinical competency development, learner assessment, educational quality, and academic standards. The Associate Dean exercises academic judgment regarding clinical curriculum content, clinical learning experiences, competency expectations, learner assessment, student progression, and readiness for graduate medical education. The position actively participates in teaching, faculty development, educational scholarship, and shared governance, ensuring that clinical education remains aligned with institutional priorities, osteopathic principles, and accreditation standards. Because the position is responsible for core academic functions, including clinical curriculum design, learner assessment, competency evaluation, teaching, faculty development, educational scholarship, and academic governance, a faculty appointment is essential to provide appropriate academic authority, peer credibility, and alignment with accreditation expectations. This position works in close collaboration with the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs – Medical Education and the Associate Dean for Health System Operations to ensure integration of foundational and clinical education across the four-year curriculum and to maintain compliance with Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) standards. Position Responsibilities: Lead the design, oversight, assessment, and continuous improvement of the clinical curriculum, including clinical skills education, clerkships, electives, and clinical competency assessment Ensure consistency, quality, and of clinical teaching, learning experiences, and competency assessment across sites Oversee student clinical performance, progression, and readiness for residency Partner with operations to ensure adequate, high-quality clinical training placements Support curriculum integration across phases and alignment with foundational education Contribute to accreditation, governance, and policy (assessment, grading, progression) Use outcomes and performance data to drive quality improvement and innovation Collaborate with clerkship and course directors, physician faculty, Associate Deans, governance committees, institutional partners, and program directors to support high-quality clinical and consistent academic standards across campuses and training sites Provide leadership for clinical curriculum leadership and clinical education programs, including Clinical Skills and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Discipline Directors, Clinical Training and Assessment Center (CTAC), and Office of Rural and Underserved Program (ORUP) and Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) programs College Curriculum Committee Maintain regular engagement with the College Curriculum Committee (CCC) to support shared governance and academic oversight of clinical education and continuous quality improvement in clinical education. Responsibilities include: Present proposed changes to clinical curriculum components, including pre?clerkship clinical skills, clerkships, electives, and clinical assessment frameworks, for CCC review and recommendation Provide clinical education outcomes data, site comparability analyses, and continuous quality improvement findings to support decision-making Collaborate with CCC leadership and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs – Medical Education on proposals requiring CCC and University Curriculum Council (UCC) review and approval, including clerkship and elective catalog language and degree audit requirements Support alignment among clinical education standards, institutional academic policies, and accreditation expectations Faculty Responsibilities Maintain an active faculty appointment and contribute to the teaching mission of the College through clinical skills instruction, learner assessment, curriculum development, and other educational activities Participate in educational scholarship, clinical education innovation, and dissemination of best practices in medical education Serve as a faculty leader in academic governance, curriculum oversight, and assessment decision-making Mentor faculty, clerkship directors, and clinical preceptors and support faculty development related to teaching, assessment, feedback, and competency-based education Contribute to institutional service and committee activities consistent with faculty expectations and responsibilities Contribute a minimum of 5% effort to medical school teaching activities, including curriculum design and enhancement, delivery of instructional content, facilitation of active learning sessions, provision of backup teaching support when faculty coverage is needed, and development, review, and validation of assessment tools, including written examination questions and other evaluative instruments Position Profile Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Academic leadership role with a faculty appointment in a Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine department. Majority of time spent on administrative responsibilities with minimum 5% medical school teaching responsibilities. Level Summary Responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of a Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine division or major functional area. Manages complex projects, policies, and cross-functional activities while driving organizational effectiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides oversight and direction for Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine division or major functional area. May have direct reports. Fiscal Responsibilities May have budgetary responsibility for Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine division or major functional area. Problem Solving Resolves highly complex issues requiring in-depth analysis, judgment, and interpretation. Evaluates competing priorities and recommends strategic solutions. Independence of Action Operates with a high degree of autonomy under broad direction. Accountable for business outcomes. Communication and Collaboration Leads communication with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with executive leadership, faculty, staff, and students to support organizational objectives and strategic initiatives. Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs. Minimum Qualifications M.D., D.O., Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a related field, 15 or more years of related professional experience, and 9 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution M.D. degree with substantial experience in osteopathic medical education and clinical training will be considered Eligibility for or possess an active medical license Experience in undergraduate medical education, including clinical and skills-based teaching and progressively responsible academic leadership Expertise in undergraduate medical education and clinical instruction Knowledge of COCA accreditation standards relevant to clinical education Ability to assess learner performance, clinical competency development and clinical education outcomes Ability to collaborate across multiple campuses, health systems, and clinical training sites Strong leadership, communication, organizational and relationship-management skills Department HCOM - Medical Education-Clinical Education Pay Rate Pay is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position. Pay is accompanied by Ohio University’s generous benefits package, which includes: Free tuition for employees and dependents Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, prescription, vision, dental, orthodontia, and life insurance An excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution Wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a robust employee assistance program Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more Additional information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/ Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents. Pay Grade EXEC 01 Pay Range FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Academic & Program Management Job Sub Family Administrative Dean HCOM Job Level HCOMDEAN Job Open Date 06/18/2026 Posting End Date 08/02/2026 Planning Unit Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some after hours, weekend, and holiday work may be required. This position may be based at our Athens, Dublin, or Cleveland campus, with the occasional need to travel between the campuses. Months 12 month Campus Athens, Dublin, Cleveland Expected hours worked per week 40 Expected duration of assignment on-going Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. 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Tuition reimbursement, Paid parental leave, Parental leave, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Adoption assistance, Life insurance, Employee assistance program, Paid holidays