Arizona State University invites applications for the inaugural Assistant/Associate Dean for Student Affairs for the newly established School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. This full-time position carries the faculty rank of Clinical Professor. This position offers an opportunity to shape the student experience and oversee the development of student-centered policies and services that support student well-being, success, and progression. Reporting to the Founding Dean, the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, the Assistant/Associate Dean will be a pivotal figure in building the Office of Student Affairs, fostering a culture of holistic student support, and promoting the retention and success of medical students. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2025.

About the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering:

Our mission is to cultivate physicians who can integrate their medical expertise with leading-edge engineering and augmented intelligence (AI) skills in a human-centered framework and develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. Our faculty will advance clinical practice and knowledge through education and translational research to deliver a groundbreaking medical education experience that fosters uncompromised excellence in patient care, biomedical discovery, engineering solutions, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates of the school will be equipped to identify, envision, and implement creative answers to the evolving obstacles in health care for their individual patients, communities, and beyond.

The School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will embody the ethos of ASU's New American University model, promoting a transformative approach to medical education. Our commitment is to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders by equipping them with advanced clinical knowledge and engineering skills that seamlessly integrate the principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, and interprofessional collaboration embedded in a humanistic framework. Faculty dedicated to excellence in clinical practice and advancing cutting-edge research and innovation will train new physicians to deliver exceptional patient care and develop scalable solutions that address the unique healthcare challenges of our community. Grounded in competency and compassion, our graduates will lead and redefine the boundaries of medical science, increasing access to high-quality health care and improving outcomes for the state of Arizona.

About Arizona State University:

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions of the Position

The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and guide all aspects of the student experience including:

• Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive wellness programs that address the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of medical students.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to develop student-centered policies related to academic progression
• Oversee all academic advising services
• Lead the development and staffing of the Office of Student Affairs
• Develop and implement programs that support student retention and success
• Oversee the financial aid process
• Partner with academic and clinical leadership to align student services with the overall goals of the curriculum
• Facilitate opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, community service, and student governance and student organizations

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Doctoral degree
• Extensive experience in student affairs, academic advising, or student support services, preferably in medical or health-related education.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in developing student-centered policies, including student progression and academic success initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee academic and career advising services in higher education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in medical student support services, including wellness and mental health initiatives.
• At least five years of experience at an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Masters or PhD in Medical Education.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and standards related to medical education.
• Proven ability to build and lead student affairs offices or similar administrative units.
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by medical students and strategies to promote retention and success.
• Board Certification in a medical specialty.
• Commitment to inclusion in student affairs and advancing the ASU Charter.

The application deadline is March 7, 2025 (30 days after the position is posted nationally). Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

• Cover Letter
• Current Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Personal Statement indicating how your previous experience lines up with this position
• Contact information for three professional references; phone and email

The applicant’s last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. David Sklar: David.Sklar@asu.edu