Dean, School of Podiatry

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is conducting a search for the Dean of the School of Podiatric Medicine.  The Dean will be a senior member of the Institution’s leadership team, working with the Institution’s President, Provost, other Deans, and administrative leaders to advance the Institution’s vision for excellence in teaching, research, and engagement.  The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the school, reporting to the Provost on academic affairs, inter-professional education, collaborative research, clinical programs, and other related matters.   They will administer all phases of the instructional programs on the campus under the direction of the provost to include faculty recommendations for employment, evaluations of faculty, class schedule development, monitoring instructional effectiveness, and other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.  

LECOM is the nation’s largest and one of the most affordable medical schools in the country.  Since 1993, LECOM has trained more than 16,000 healthcare professionals through its cutting-edge, student-centered College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine, School of Podiatric Medicine, School of Health Services Administration and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at campuses in Erie and Greensburg, PA, Bradenton, FL, and Elmira, NY.

LECOM is at the core of LECOM Health, a highly innovative, multi-faceted healthcare and education system and the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center. LECOM strives to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community as we prepare the next generation of health care professionals.

A full list of CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES and required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS may be found on the official position application page.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

Education and experience equivalent to:

• A doctoral degree in podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) with a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years in an academic medicine setting is required, with a track record of accomplishment in academic, scholarly, and clinical endeavors.  
• Must have experience in podiatric medical education, administration, business management, fiscal supervision, or another area related to the field focusing on medical education.  
• The successful candidate must have extensive experience in administration, understanding of the principles and practices required to manage an Institution, and be a goal-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, planning, and public relations skills.  
• Administrative leadership experience in a school of podiatric medicine is strongly preferred, with a record of success in developing and retaining a strong faculty and student body.  
• The candidate's record should demonstrate a commitment to diversity in recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and retaining faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

TO APPLY:

Applicants must complete the online application at Dean, LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine - Erie, PA and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site.  The applicant must also email to [email protected] the following: a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information on LECOM, visit our website at www.lecom.edu.

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in the state of Pennsylvania. Compensation is competitive with national benchmarks and commensurate with the experience, achievement, and responsibilities of this position.