Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

Marketworkz Inspiren Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketworkz Inspiren Sdn Bhd seeks a visionary leader to head the Faculty of Dentistry, overseeing academic, administrative and financial operations, including the Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme, preclinical/clinical training, research, and patient care in teaching clinics.

The role advances the Faculty's academic standing, quality, and community impact, aligning with university strategy and ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must lead academic governance and accreditation processes.
• Proven track record in curriculum development and research leadership.
• Experience managing budgets, staff, and clinical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for dental education, research, and partnerships.
• Ensure accreditation with MDC, MQA and MOHE compliance.
• Lead accreditation submissions, admissions, curriculum and assessments.
• Represent the Faculty with authorities and academic partners.
• Oversee departments, budgets, staffing and resources for clinics and labs.
• Recruit, mentor and develop academic, clinical and admin staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Curriculum development

Research leadership

Education

BDS or equivalent

MD/PhD in Dentistry

MDC registration

Professor/Associate Professor

Job description

Lead the academic, administrative and financial operations of the Faculty of Dentistry. Oversee the Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme, preclinical and clinical training, dental research and patient care in the teaching clinics, while advancing the Faculty's academic standing, quality and community impact.

Key responsibilities

Set the Faculty's strategic direction in alignment with the University's strategy and lead planning for dental education, research, clinical partnerships and community oral health.

Maintain programme accreditation and ensure compliance with Malaysian Dental Council, Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education requirements.

Lead accreditation submissions and visits, monitor admissions, curriculum, assessments and clinical training, and close out review findings.

Represent the Faculty with authorities, professional bodies and academic partners, and develop relationships with dental clinics, hospitals and community organisations.

Oversee departments, budgets, staffing and performance, allocating resources for teaching clinics, simulation laboratories, equipment, consumables and research.

Recruit, retain and mentor academic, clinical and administrative staff, while overseeing performance, succession planning and professional development.

Lead ongoing review of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery curriculum, including simulation, supervised patient care and competency-based assessment.

Monitor student progress and support students' academic and professional development.

Develop dental and oral health research, mentor staff and students, pursue grants and partnerships, and promote publication and application of findings.

Oversee clinical supervision and access to suitable patients and cases, ensuring teaching clinics uphold patient safety, infection prevention and control, informed consent, accurate clinical records and professional conduct.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent dental qualification from a recognised university.

Master’s degree and/or PhD in Dentistry, Dental Sciences, or a related discipline. A PhD or equivalent research qualification is strongly preferred.

Registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and eligible to practise dentistry in Malaysia, where applicable.

Preferably holds the academic rank of Professor or Associate Professor, with a distinguished record in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

At least 10 years of experience in dental education, research, or healthcare administration, including substantial academic leadership or management responsibilities.

Strong track record of research publications, grant funding, and scholarly contributions in dentistry or related disciplines.

Proven experience in curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and programme accreditation, particularly involving the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysian Dental Council (MDC), and Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

Demonstrated experience in managing academic departments, clinical training programmes, faculty development, and institutional resources.

Established professional networks within the dental profession, higher education sector, healthcare institutions, and regulatory bodies.

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities, with a proven capacity to drive academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth.

Strong financial and operational management skills, including effective oversight of budgets, resources, staffing, and clinical facilities.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, academic partners, and healthcare organisations.

A visionary and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to inspire faculty members, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and lead transformative change.

Strong commitment to academic integrity, quality assurance, research excellence, and continuous improvement.