Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine

Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, is seeking an innovative and visionary osteopathic physician leader to serve as the next Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM).

The Dean will work closely with Provost Michael Adams and President William Downs to continue the tradition of excellence in medical education and the commitment to educating and training physicians who will care for traditionally underserved patients of North Carolina and the region. As part of a larger campus with multiple programs in science and healthcare, there are numerous opportunities for the incoming Dean to build innovative interdisciplinary and interprofessional educational and research programs.

The Dean is the CUSOM’s Chief Academic Officer and is a member of the Clinical Faculty. This role encompasses academic and operational oversight of the medical school with an emphasis on training physicians skilled in the practice of comprehensive osteopathic medical care. The Dean provides the vision and leadership for the development of faculty, academic programs, and scholarship in the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Dean is appointed by the President of Campbell University and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean will have direct interaction with medical students, academic faculty, clinical faculty, residency program directors and faculty, and deans, faculty and staff across the University. The Dean will also interact and work closely with various accrediting agencies and regulatory organizations.

Key experiential qualifications for the next Dean include : An earned Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine; current American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certification; demonstrated training and experience commensurate with leadership positions in medical education and academic development and administration, ideally in a college of osteopathic medicine; patient care experience in his / her specialty is strongly preferred; experience and demonstrated abilities for working in an academic setting (at least five years of the last ten years); experience working with local, state, regional and national federal agency heads and educational committees at the state and federal level; must be eligible for licensure in the state of North Carolina.

A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found here : https : / / www.agbsearch.com / searches / dean-and-chief-academic-officer-school-of-osteopathic-medicine-campbell-university .

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for the Campbell University Dean of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine will be received and considered until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 11, 2025 .

Candidates should provide the following :

• Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile.
• A curriculum vitae / resume.
• Five professional references with email addresses and phone numbers provided (references will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant).

Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at CUSOM Dean Application Portal .

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to CUSOMDean@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team :

Cody B. Futch, MBA

Principal

Cody.futch@agbsearch.com

(202) 949-8641

Matthew J. Kilcoyne

Principal

Matt.kilcoyne@agbsearch.com

(202) 253-9846

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