Regional Assistant Dean (California) - IllinoisCOM
Job Description:
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years.
The University is building the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or the IllinoisCOM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Chicago School is hiring a Regional Assistant Dean. This role is part of a broader strategy to expand medical education access in underserved or regional areas, in partnership with the IllinoisCOM Chicago campus and other health professions programs. It blends academic leadership with community engagement to ensure the program meets both educational and community health needs.
The Regional Assistant Dean is a part-time position (0.60 FTE) based in the Los Angeles, California geographic region. This position will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Program Development & Curriculum Delivery
Assist in creating and implementing medical school curriculum for the clinical years at the California regional campus.
Collaboration
Work closely with the main campus Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, the Office of Clinical Education, and other health professions programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with governmental, philanthropic, community, and health system leaders to support academic and clinical opportunities.
Recruit preceptors in the region to assist in the supervision and education of IlliniosCOM medical students.
Community Integration
Partner with local institutions to integrate the regional campus into IllinoisCOM.
Educational Oversight
Facilitate the delivery of the curriculum under the IllinoisCOM Curriculum Committee’s guidance, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Administrative Support
Contribute to budget management, program planning, and committee assignments as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in medicine management or related field; preferably a medical degree (MD/DO) with clinical and administrative experience
Minimum 5 years of program development, medical education, or related administrative experience
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives; familiarity with medical education frameworks and accreditation standards
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $105,000 - $150,000 annually base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years.
The University is building the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or the IllinoisCOM, anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Chicago School is hiring a Regional Assistant Dean. This role is part of a broader strategy to expand medical education access in underserved or regional areas, in partnership with the IllinoisCOM Chicago campus and other health professions programs. It blends academic leadership with community engagement to ensure the program meets both educational and community health needs.
The Regional Assistant Dean is a part-time position (0.60 FTE) based in the Los Angeles, California geographic region. This position will report to the Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Program Development & Curriculum Delivery
Assist in creating and implementing medical school curriculum for the clinical years at the California regional campus.
Collaboration
Work closely with the main campus Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, the Office of Clinical Education, and other health professions programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with governmental, philanthropic, community, and health system leaders to support academic and clinical opportunities.
Recruit preceptors in the region to assist in the supervision and education of IlliniosCOM medical students.
Community Integration
Partner with local institutions to integrate the regional campus into IllinoisCOM.
Educational Oversight
Facilitate the delivery of the curriculum under the IllinoisCOM Curriculum Committee’s guidance, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Administrative Support
Contribute to budget management, program planning, and committee assignments as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in medicine management or related field; preferably a medical degree (MD/DO) with clinical and administrative experience
Minimum 5 years of program development, medical education, or related administrative experience
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives; familiarity with medical education frameworks and accreditation standards
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $105,000 - $150,000 annually base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/
The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.
Apply To This Job