Associate Dean, Dental Education and Academic Affairs

Associate Dean, Dental Education and Academic Affairs

Position Title:

Associate Dean, Dental Education and Academic Affairs

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum design, integration, and continuous improvement
• Guide accreditation planning and ensure alignment with CODA standards and expectations
• Lead and mentor faculty and academic staff in advancing educational excellence
• Strengthen governance, committee structures, and academic policies supporting program quality
• Advance interprofessional and collaborative educational initiatives across the University
• Partner with College and University leadership to support strategic academic priorities

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, long‑term care coverage options, and life insurance
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year
• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months)
• Educational benefits with partner universities
• Ongoing professional growth opportunities through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives supporting a healthy work‑life balance

• Stimulate collaborative endeavors to improve all academic programs for students; promote educational innovations and research.

• Provide curricular oversight to ensure that the needs and expectations of the students and faculty are managed in accordance with the college by‑laws and CODA standards.

• Ensure the learning space and technology needs satisfy the curriculum and accreditors.

• Identify appropriate clinical and basic science faculty to provide instruction in the College.

• Prepare for and oversee the delivery of the curriculum to ensure consistency and coordinated learning.

• Foster the development of interprofessional education throughout the curriculum.

• Oversee on‑going evaluation of curricula/teaching and preparation of all pertinent documentation/reports, including assessment and evaluation of faculty and course directors.

• May also serve in a teaching capacity.

• Develop a plan for, and lead the implementation of, the accreditation effort.

• Develop policies and procedures to support accreditation.

• Serve as the main accreditation lead for CODA to ensure a timely and complete self‑study can be submitted for upcoming CODA visits.

• Serve as the point of contact to CODA, clearly communicating CODA standards and expectations to stakeholders, while remaining current on any changes.

• Maintain all CODA records and ensure the University adheres to all reporting deadlines and requirements.

• Actively participate in CODA conference calls and updates.

• Organize the structure of the Bitonte College of Dentistry committees and advise the Dean on necessary committees to comply with CODA standards and address the needs of the College.

• Centralize minutes of the committees and faculty meetings.

• Participate on College or University committees deemed appropriate; provide leadership to curriculum management and other oversight committees.

• Serve as liaison and advocate for BCOD and NEOMED.

• Monitor and manage the Academic Affairs department budget, provide input to other budgetary areas in BCOD.

• Participate in strategic planning activities for the College of Dentistry and make recommendations aligned with the mission, vision and values of the college, as well as CODA standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at NEOMED.
• Required deanal or high‑level administrative experience in dental education at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in dental education administration, curricular development and implementation.
• Administrative experience in curriculum development with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of accreditation of…