Assistant Dean of Clinical Education

Overview

At the heart of every exceptional physician is a transformative clinical education. The Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine – NCOM is seeking an inspiring, student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Clinical Education (ADCE). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence how future osteopathic physicians learn, grow, and serve diverse communities through meaningful, high-quality clinical experiences. If you are passionate about medical education, relationship-building, and academic leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Financial security:
  Life and disability insurance for added protection - voluntary employee-paid STD and LTD. Voluntary employee paid life and AD&D.
• Flexible financial options:
  Flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance:
  Paid time off, sick pay, EAP, wellbeing resources, caregiver support, Commuter Benefits, Adoption assistance, and Health Care Support Program.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, you should have:

• Terminal degree (DO preferred, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with applicable board certification and active Illinois licensure if required.
• Minimum of three years of administrative experience in medical education, teaching, or student/resident advising.
• Prior experience in clinical education leadership or faculty development, including scholarly activity or research.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to learn new software and digital platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities with effective written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, with demonstrated capacity to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams and clinical sites.

Your responsibilities as the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education will include:

• Oversee Clinical Curriculum & Student Progress:
  Ensure students have meaningful clinical experiences, monitor performance, manage curricular documents, and facilitate transitions between years.
• Recruit & Develop Clinical Sites and Preceptors:
  Identify, maintain, and evaluate affiliated rotation sites; provide training and development for clinical faculty and preceptors.
• Student Advising & Counseling:
  Support third- and fourth-year students with clerkships, residency preparation, licensing exams, and learners in difficulty.
• Leadership & Staff Development:
  Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development for clinical education staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Strategic Planning & Institutional Representation:
  Contribute to department strategy, engage with external medical education organizations, and represent Clinical Education on internal committees.

At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), we’re building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution currently seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research.

Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact.

Step into a pivotal leadership role at NCOM, where you’ll inspire students, mentor clinical faculty, and drive innovative clinical education experiences. Apply now to make a lasting impact on the next generation of physicians and the communities they serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.