Assistant Dean, Faculty Development (Medical Faculty, Associate Professor/Professor)

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-1067 Position Title Assistant Dean, Faculty Development (Medical Faculty, Associate Professor/Professor) College/Unit College of Medicine Home Department Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University Employee Group Medical Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 12 month Position Classification Medical Faculty Position Begin Date Position End Date Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for Faculty Development provides strategic leadership for faculty development initiatives that support the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University's mission and priorities. This role oversees faculty development efforts for educators of medical students and residents and works closely with the Associate Deans for Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship Education to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs aligned with the college's institutional goals and strategic initiatives.

The Assistant Dean supports faculty in strengthening their individual interests and talents in ways that advance the educational, research, clinical, and service missions of both the faculty and the college. The role also serves as a key resource for discipline chairs as they mentor faculty through appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure across all academic ranks and tracks, and advises the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs on best practices related to these policies and processes.

In addition, the Assistant Dean oversees the development of educational initiatives such as courses, programs, workshops, seminars, and individualized consultation and mentorship opportunities that foster faculty growth as educators, scholars, and leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD/DO, EdD).
• Meets criteria for Associate Professor or Professor rank at CMU College of Medicine.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of faulty development in an academic setting.
• Strong collaborative of interprofessional education.
• Established credentials and experience in medical education, leadership, and/or administration.
• Experience in the professional development and mentoring of medical school faculty.
• A record of scholarly activity with the expectation of continued scholarly activity preferably in educational research, but other areas will be considered.
• Successful attainment of extramural funding.
• Experience in health professions education and commitment to innovative approaches to advancement of educational pedagogies and learning.
• Ability to facilitate interactive learning in large and small group settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring members of the university community can thrive.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing effective faculty development programming within a distributed clinical educational model and across health systems.
• Experience with, or a strong knowledge of, pedagogical approaches such as problem and team-based and peer instruction.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

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About the Department

The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patientcare and strategic collaborations to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. For more information please visit our website.

Posting Begins 10/12/2026 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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