Associate​/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education

Location: Jagādhri

Larkin University

Job Title – Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education

Job Type – Full Time

Location – Winter Garden, Orlando

Department – Biological and Behavioral Education

Position Reports to – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

Anticipate Start Date – January 2027

Position Summary

The Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education provides leadership, administration, and oversight of the biological and behavioral science components of the predoctoral dental curriculum. This position ensures the curriculum supports the development of foundational biomedical knowledge, behavioral competencies, and evidence-based decision-making necessary for patient-centered dental care.

The Director works collaboratively with course directors, department chairs, and academic leadership to support curriculum planning, implementation, faculty coordination, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with institutional goals and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Biological and Behavioral Education program within the dental curriculum
Lead curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives across the program
Ensure integration of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences throughout the predoctoral dental curriculum
Coordinate scheduling, educational resources, and program operations related to biological and behavioral science instruction
Monitor course outcomes, student performance data, and curriculum effectiveness to support continuous improvement
Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to align learning objectives, teaching methods, and assessment strategies
Support faculty recruitment, mentoring, development, and collaboration within the department
Deliver didactic, seminar, case-based, or integrated instruction in biological and behavioral sciences as assigned
Mentor and advise students in academic progress, professional development, and evidence-based decision-making
Participate in accreditation preparation, institutional committees, scholarly activity, and service to the university and profession
DDS, DMD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical or behavioral science discipline
Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, or eligibility for appointment at that level
Demonstrated experience teaching within a health professions or dental education program
Experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, program administration, and assessment
Strong commitment to evidence-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success
Experience in dental education and CODA-accredited academic programs

Experience with curriculum integration, accreditation processes, and educational innovation
Record of scholarship, academic leadership, and faculty mentorship

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