Dean, School of Dental Medicine
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Management
University of Colorado Anschutz
School:
School of Dental Medicine
Job Title:
Dean, School of Dental Medicine
Position #: – Requisition #: 40866
Job Summary:
Join one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions andhelp shape the future of oral health education, research, clinical care, and community impact. The University of Colorado Anschutzseeks a visionary, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve asthe next Dean of the School of Dental Medicine.
As the chief academic officer of the school, the Dean will lead anationally respected institution known for innovation in dentaleducation, interdisciplinary clinical care, groundbreakingresearch, and service to communities across Colorado and beyond.
Positioned within the CU Anschutz academic health center, the Deanwill collaborate closely with leaders from the Schools of Medicine,Pharmacy, Public Health, Graduate School, and the College of Nursing to advance transformative education, expand research opportunities, and strengthen clinical excellence.
Located on the dynamic CU Anschutz Medical Campus—adjacent to the Fitzsimons Innovation Community and nationally recognized partners including University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado—the School of Dental Medicine offers a unique environment where discovery, innovation, and patient care converge.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an accomplished leader tobuild on a strong foundation, inspire faculty, staff, and students,foster strategic partnerships, advance fundraising and community engagement efforts, and drive the next era of growth and impact forone of the region's premier dental schools.
If you are passionate about advancing academic excellence, leadinginnovation, and improving oral health outcomes for futuregenerations, we invite you to apply.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction that advances the School of Dental Medicine's mission, aligns with campus and system priorities, and strengthens its national reputation in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement.
- Lead and continuously enhance academic programs, ensuringeducational excellence, innovation, student success, accreditation compliance, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Oversee clinical operations and patient care delivery, promoting quality, innovation, operational sustainability, regulatory compliance, and expanded access to oral healthcare.
- Advance a thriving research enterprise by growing research funding, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengtheningscholarly activity, and translating discoveries into meaningful impact.
- Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, professional growth, inclusion, and organizational excellence.
- Ensure sound financial stewardship through strategic planning,budgeting, resource allocation, revenue generation, and management of facilities and infrastructure.
- Serve as the chief ambassador for the school by building relationships with alumni, donors, community partners, industry leaders, professional organizations, and government stakeholders toenhance visibility, fundraising, and community impact.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across CU Anschutz andits partners to advance integrated education, research, clinical care, and innovation.
- Maintain effective governance, accreditation, compliance, risk management, and accountability practices that support institutionalexcellence and continuous improvement.
To view more details on this role, review the job prospectus.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine stands at the forefront of dental education, clinical innovation, research, and community impact. As part of the nationally…
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