Associate Dean of Preclinical Curriculum

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

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About The Position

The Associate Dean of Curriculum is a key academic leader primarily responsible for the strategic design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the preclinical (Years 1–2) medical curriculum at Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine. This individual will ensure that the curriculum integrates osteopathic principles, biomedical sciences, and clinical foundations in alignment with the school’s mission and COCA accreditation standards. The Associate Dean will also track academic performance data for years 3-4 as it pertains to COMLEX I and II in collaboration with other Associate Deans and the Assistant Dean of Assessments for the purposes of ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous curriculum improvement. The Associate Dean will lead faculty across biomedical and clinical sciences, foster innovation in instructional delivery and assessment, and oversee academic policies that promote student success and faculty engagement.

Requirements

• PhD, DO or MD degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for or currently holds an unrestricted medical license, if applicable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical education, preferably in curriculum leadership or administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with COCA accreditation standards and COMLEX-USA exam content.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at an osteopathic medical school or involvement with osteopathic medical education.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MEd, MPH, PhD) in education, health professions, or a related field.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, simulation, and learning management systems.
• Prior experience with curriculum mapping and assessment data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of a learner-centered, systems-based preclinical curriculum incorporating bioethics and osteopathic principles and practice (OPP).
• Ensure curriculum alignment with COCA standards, NBOME COMLEX-USA content, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with department chairs, course directors, and faculty to create syllabi, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional schedules.
• Oversee the incorporation of innovative pedagogy, such as case-based learning, simulation, team-based learning, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Oversee formative and summative assessment strategies to ensure academic rigor and student competency.
• Monitor curriculum effectiveness using evaluation tools, student feedback, and academic outcomes data.
• Oversee curriculum mapping and data collection for accreditation reports (COCA, HLC, etc.) and continuous curriculum improvement.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty contributing to the preclinical curriculum.
• Facilitate faculty development programs in pedagogy, assessment, and osteopathic education.
• Create and oversee peer review process for faculty to promote excellence in curriculum delivery.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity in academic leadership.
• Support the preparation of COCA documentation, self-studies, and site visits.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements related to curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student learning.
• Serve as a key member of the Curriculum Committee and Academic Leadership Team.
• Liaise with clinical education leadership to ensure vertical integration of the curriculum across all four years.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration and alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the institution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development support
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree