Associate Dean Faculty Affairs

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Dean will collaborate closely with the Founding Dean and the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration to lead a new Osteopathic School of Medicine. Students will be offered a rigorous academic experience grounded in Catholic teaching, emphasizing the inviolable dignity of human life and a holistic approach to care. As the Franciscan College of Osteopathic Medicine (FCOM) continues to advance in its institutional development, the Associate Dean will assume a pivotal leadership role in guiding accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality enhancement initiatives. In this role you will be key to ensure that all academic and operational activities align with the standards set forth by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the medical education program.

Requirements

Doctorate MD or DO - Required
Doctorate Education or Healthcare - Required
5 years Leadership experience in medical education, accreditation or quality improvement - Required
Practicing Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church - Required

Responsibilities

Ensure institutional adherence to evolving accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, while upholding the Franciscan College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (FCOM) unwavering commitment to the comprehensive teachings of the Catholic Church—particularly those outlined in the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Lead the preparation and submission of accreditation documentation and serve as a liaison with COCA and other accrediting bodies.
Oversee policies and procedures (protocols) addressing methodologies by which students will be able to satisfactorily complete, including remediation activities, the entire clinical education curriculum, including standardized/simulated and supervised patient encounters.
Collaborate with the Consultant for Catholic Mission to regularly assess how well the school is achieving its mission and identity goals.
Collaborate with Associate Deans of Preclinical and Clinical Education to align curriculum with accreditation standards.
Collaborate with the Founding Dean and Consultant for Catholic Mission and Identity to develop and align curriculum with the full range of teachings of the Church, especially the USCCB’s Ethical and Religious Directives.
Contribute to strategic planning efforts at the college and university level.
Champion inclusive practices across educational programs fostering a respectful and collegial learning environment – rooted in the love of the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic Church– for students, faculty, and staff.