Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Established in 1995, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), part of Midwestern University’s Glendale campus, is a comprehensive medical school dedicated to the education of osteopathic physicians within an integrated academic, clinical, and research environment. Its mission emphasizes preparing graduates to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing osteopathic principles, evidence-based practice, and professional leadership. AZCOM maintains a strong commitment to faculty development, clinical excellence, and scholarly engagement, positioning the college as a leading institution within Midwestern University’s healthcare education enterprise.

 AZCOM’s four-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program integrates foundational sciences with progressive clinical experiences. The curriculum is organized to support early clinical exposure and longitudinal development of patient care competencies. Core clinical rotations for the third and fourth years include internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and osteopathic manipulative medicine, with elective opportunities allowing advanced experiences in specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, radiology, and anesthesiology. Clinical placements are coordinated across a network of over 2,000 affiliated physicians and clinical sites in Arizona and nationwide, ensuring diverse patient populations and varied practice settings.

The Dean of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine is the chief academic officer responsible for the development and implementation of all academic and clinical programs for the College. The Dean provides leadership in osteopathic medical professional education and practice, including research, scholarly activities, and service.  The Dean must unite and inspire the faculty, staff, preceptors, and students toward achievement of the College’s mission and goals. The Dean establishes short and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and procedures for the College and oversees all operational activities.  The Dean collaborates with the other administrative team members of the University and fosters activities in the best interest of the College and University.  The Dean represents the College to all external audiences, including state and national osteopathic medical organizations.   The Dean reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for operational matters, and to the President and Chief Executive Officer for strategic planning.  The Dean serves as a member of the University’s Administrative Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate all academic activities and assessments of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine to ensure that Midwestern University’s Mission is effectively implemented and that the College is compliant with accreditation standards.
• Lead the self-study process and other annual and mid-cycle report preparation as required by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.
• Foster interdisciplinary education as it pertains to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Coordinate the activities of various University support services to best meet the College’s needs.
• Participate with other College leaders to recruit and retain a high-quality faculty, manage departmental budgets, and ensure fiscal viability for the College.
• Work with the University Admission office and the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Committee to admit a qualified, competitive class of students each year.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of high-quality educational experiences for third- and fourth-year students at the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic in Glendale.
• Supervise the recruitment and maintenance of high-quality clinical rotations for third- and fourth-year students.
• Manage the finances of the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine including the preparation of annual capital, salary, and operating budgets for academic departments, graduate medical education, and clinic operations.
• Maintain a productive research and scholarly activity plan for the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Create a college culture and climate that is conducive to successful faculty recruitment and retention, that fosters professionalism in faculty and students and promotes the importance of scholarly activity among the faculty.
• Develop and evaluate subordinates to set fair and consistent standards of excellence.
• Initiate organizational changes as required for appropriate development and growth of the College.
• Supervise fundraising activities for the College and increase the amount of scholarship funds available for students, in conjunction with the Vice President, University Relations.
• Annually update a strategic plan for the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine that addresses the educational, physical, personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to educate, train, and graduate superior osteopathic physicians.   Faculty, staff and students must be involved in strategic planning.
• Conduct a review of the College mission, vision, and values at least every 5 years and include faculty, staff, and students in the review process.
• Oversee College-sponsored student activities and special events.
• Foster collaborative relationships that promote educational, service, and scholarly collaborations among the Midwestern University colleges.
• Guide the development of post graduate residency programs.
• Participate in and show leadership at external meetings of state, regional, and national osteopathic medical organizations that establish and maintain attitudes of confidence, respect, and support within and for the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and Midwestern University.
• Perform other duties as directed by the President and Chief Executive Officer or the Vice President and Chief Academic Officer.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
• Unrestricted license to practice osteopathic medicine at some time in career (free of disciplinary actions or sanctions when licensed).
• AOA or ABMS board certification at some time in career.
• At least 5 years proven experience within the last 10 years in academic leadership roles that included budget management authority, and eligible for appointment at faculty rank in tenure or non-tenure track. 
• This is a full-time position, and the Dean may not be employed outside of Midwestern University.

To Apply

Apply at: Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Midwestern University Opportunities. To learn more about the position, please contact the DSG Global team via email at [email protected]. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Compensation: 

Pay or shift range: $250,000 USD to $400,000 USD. Note: The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons