Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Chief Learning Officer Workman School of Dental Medicine
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Chief Learning Officer Workman School of Dental Medicine
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Job Description
Qualifications:
Education: PhD DMD DDS or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
Experience Training Skills and Abilities:
- A minimum of 5 years of academic experience with at least 5 years of administrative/ leadership experience in healthcarerelated education.
- Proven history of leadership and strategic planning in an academic setting.
- Strong understanding of curriculum development accreditation processes and academic policies.
- Proven record of workflow development and policy implementation.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in mentoring both students and junior faculty.
- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment.
- Ability to model selfawareness and lead with emotional intelligence.
- Ability to exemplify core values of collaboration integrity growth mindset collaboration and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in starting or significantly expanding academic programs.
- Knowledge of current trends and innovations in graduate education.
- Strong understanding of best practices in higher education.
- Datadriven decision maker.
- Thrives in a studentfirst environment.
- Experience with highlevel academic meetings with the Provost or Academic Affairs Office.
- Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning Leadership and Implementation:
- Develop and execute strategic academic plans that support the mission vision and values of the dental school.
- Collaborate with the Dean and other senior leaders to establish shortterm and longterm academic goals.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive academic strategy that aligns contributions from multiple stakeholdersclinical biomedical behavioral entrepreneurial technology and research viewpoints.
- Provide oversight to key personnel within the Academic team including Assistant Deans Directors Managers etc. to aid in the launch of new initiatives champion quality improvement and foster an environment of autotomy with accountability.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of academic strategies and make recommendations for improvements.
2. Curriculum Management with Development Support:
- Provide leadership to the personnel in Curriculum Innovation roles.
- Monitor and provide oversight to the design development and continuous improvement of the dental schools curriculum.
- Ensure the curriculum meets accreditation standards via best practices to prepare students for professional success.
- Foster innovation in teaching methodologies and the integration of technology into educational and professional environments.
3. Faculty Recruitment and Development:
- Monitor and participate in the recruitment hiring and retention of highcaliber faculty and staff members.
- Oversee the development and implementation of faculty development programs to enhance teaching research advocacy leadership clinical skills and more.
- Provide leadership and support for faculty development programs including mentorship training and evaluation.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive academic culture.
5. Student Success and Support:
- Develop and maintain oversight to implement strategies that enhance student recruitment retention and success.
- Monitor student advising support services and extracurricular activities.
- Ensure that students receive a highquality educational experience that promotes growth and professional development.
6. Budget and Resource Management:
- Assist in the development and management of the academic budget.
- Allocate and optimize resources effectively to support academic programs and initiatives.
7. Collaboration and Communication:
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including other academic units clinical partners and industry leaders.
- Represent the dental school at academic professional and community events.
- Communicate effectively with faculty staff students and stakeholders about academic initiatives and policies.
Accountability:
- This position will report to the Dean with input from Executive Leadership Team members.
- Evaluation: Ongoing performance reviews are conducted along with an annual assessment by the Dean which includes input from the faculty personnel and learners.
For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Muhammad Ali Shazib Dean Workman School of Dental Medicine at .
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
