Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions

The Office of Admissions at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is dedicated to identifying, recruiting, and selecting exceptional students who will contribute meaningfully to the medical profession and advance the school’s mission of leadership, discovery, and service. The office ensures that each entering class reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences essential to excellence in medicine. Working closely with faculty, staff, and affiliated programs, the Office of Admissions plays an important role in cultivating a community of future physician leaders who will thrive at HMS and make a lasting impact on healthcare and society.

We seek an accomplished academic physician with a demonstrated record of leadership in medical education and a strong understanding of the higher education admissions landscape. They will be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a principled leader capable of navigating complexity with fairness and integrity.

This position offers the opportunity to guide the recruitment and selection of future leaders in medicine and science. The Faculty Associate Dean will collaborate with faculty and staff to design and implement innovative strategies for outreach, selection, and evaluation that reflect HMS’s mission and values. It offers the opportunity to shape national and global conversations about admissions practices, to represent HMS to key external audiences, and to influence the trajectory of the next generation of physician-scholars and leaders.

Reporting to the Dean for Medical Education, the Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions oversees the entire admissions process, in collaboration with the Director of Admissions and the administrative staff of the admissions office, and serves as the Chair of the main Admissions Committee. This position will require a concurrent faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a vision for admissions in partnership with the Dean for Medical Education, ensuring alignment with HMS’s mission and educational goals.
• Oversee all aspects of the admissions process, ensuring the recruitment and selection of the most qualified candidates for the MD program.
• Chair the main Admissions Committee and provide oversight for its subcommittees, including recruitment, training, and evaluation of faculty and staff committee members.
• Partners with the Director of Admissions to create and foster collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and all accreditation-related, regulatory, and legal standards.
• Represent HMS admissions to internal and external stakeholders, including University offices, national medical education consortia, accrediting bodies, and application services.
• Champion an inclusive and welcoming applicant experience, ensuring all candidates encounter fairness, respect, and transparency throughout the admissions process.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Harvard medical education program to premedical advisors, educational institutions, and the broader academic community, strengthening relationships that support recruitment and outreach.
• Collaborate closely with dual and specialized degree programs (e.g., Health Sciences and Technology, MD-PhD) to ensure recruitment and selection processes attract optimally prepared students.
• Analyze and respond to outcomes data and student performance metrics to inform evidence-based improvements to admissions policies and practices.

As part of your application, we recommend including a cover letter that will help us better understand your qualifications and background. This can provide valuable insight into your experience and interest in the role. Applicants must hold a current faculty appointment at the Harvard Medical School to be eligible for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Current academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in undergraduate medical education (UME) (e.g., teaching, curricular development, assessment, or advising).

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in medical school admissions or student affairs preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in academic medicine.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a collaborative and data-informed environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of perspectives.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: Please note this is a part-time, 17.5 hours (.5 FTE) per week position.
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 062. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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