Associate Dean of College Affairs
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Lebanon, OR 97355, USA
- Jul 11, 2026
Job Description
Associate Dean of College Affairs
Posting Number: A01034
Campus:
Department: 1480-HCOM Site Dean
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $248,000.00 Annually
Maximum $263,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated knowledge of higher education administration and academic leadership.
- Accreditation standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Faculty lifecycle processes, governance structures, and academic assessment.
Skills:
- Strong strategic leadership and planning skills.
- Program oversight and data‑informed decision‑making.
- Effective collaboration and communication with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in faculty and staff management.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and consensus‑building skills.
Abilities:
- Ability to lead faculty and staff development across recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and retention.
- Ability to manage complex organizational dynamics and drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
- Capacity to foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture aligned with institutional mission and humanistic values.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- DO or MD degree required. Residency training and board certification in medical or surgical specialty.
Experience:
- Significant leadership experience in higher education or a similarly complex organization (5+ years preferred).
- Experience managing large teams.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced academic credentials preferred.
Experience:
- Experience with accreditation.
- Demonstrated success in faculty development and mentoring.
- Experience leading organizational change.
- Experience building high‑performance teams.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in medical education and/or clinical practice preferred.
Posting Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36720
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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