Assistant Dean of Faculty

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Albuquerque, NM

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an Assistant Dean of Faculty to lead, mentor, and empower academic faculty at its Albuquerque campus. The role works closely with the Campus Director and corporate Dean of Faculty to support on-ground certificate program instruction, faculty onboarding and professional development, and classroom environment management.

The Assistant Dean supervises and supports faculty, coordinates curriculum implementation and instructional improvement, and oversees academic operations that contribute to student success. The position is on-site, full-time, and salaried exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA.
• At least five years of classroom teaching experience in health professions education.
• At least five years of experience using educational technology tools in classroom or hybrid settings.
• Demonstrated higher education leadership or management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), videoconferencing platforms, and computer and internet applications.
• An equivalent combination of training, education, or management experience meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, curriculum, health science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of higher education academic leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all on-ground certificate program faculty.
• Participate in recruiting, screening, and interviewing faculty candidates, and recommend candidates for faculty appointments.
• Lead orientation for new faculty on institutional policies, curricula, and instructional platforms.
• Ensure adherence to ABHES/accreditation standards and Pima Medical Institute guidelines.
• Conduct annual classroom observations for all on-ground instructors, provide actionable feedback, and guide formal performance evaluations.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education opportunities, workshops, and one-to-one mentorship focused on educational technology and effective teaching practices.
• Coordinate implementation of up-to-date curriculum with the Home Office Education Department.
• Review end-of-course student survey reports and use survey and observation data to mentor instructors and improve instruction.
• Monitor campus-wide student retention and success metrics and collaborate on targeted academic support initiatives.
• Oversee classroom and laboratory equipment integrity.
• Maintain electronic faculty compliance files.
• Facilitate program Advisory Board meetings.
• Participate in leadership meetings, graduation ceremonies, and student-focused campus events.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan with up to a 10% employer match.
• Medical coverage, including PPO and two HDHP options with HSA.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager