Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The senior educational officer will plan, develop and manage the predoctoral DDS program, and implement policies for curriculum, student evaluation, advancement and graduation.

The role reports to the Dean, leads curriculum evaluation and accreditation readiness, and collaborates with faculty, staff and students to sustain a humanistic learning environment and

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD and/or PhD degrees and appropriate rank.
• Education and academic experience commensurate with Assistant/Associate/Professor.
• At least 5 years experience in dental education at the institutional level.
• At least 5 years of administrative experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in curricular design, didactic and clinical assessment.
• CODA accreditation experience and readiness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and manage the predoctoral dental education program.
• Implement policies related to the DDS curriculum, student evaluation, advancement and graduation.
• Lead assessment, evaluation and continuous quality improvement of the curriculum.
• Prepare outcome measure data to support the educational program and accreditation standards.
• Establish a vision and strategic plan for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Oversee operations of the Office and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Team leadership

Assessment methodology

Education

DDS/DMD or PhD

Advanced academic experience

Job description

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Provost Office: College of Dentistry: College of Dentistry (Dean’s Office)

Location

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry - OKC

Open Date

Sep 03, 2026

Description

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as the senior educational officer and is responsible for planning, developing and managing the predoctoral dental education program leading to the DDS degree. In addition, this position is responsible for implementing academic policies related to the DDS curriculum and instruction, student evaluation, advancement and graduation.

The Assistant/Associate Dean is a member of the College of Dentistry senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Dentistry. The Assistant/Associate Dean also provides leadership for the assessment, evaluation and continuous quality improvement of an innovative curriculum.

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs maintains a strong supportive relationship with other administrators, faculty, staff, and students to facilitate a humanistic learning environment for the student body, providing focus, and ensuring educational compliance with accreditation standards. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for preparing outcome measure data in support of the educational program related to the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards.

Other responsibilities include:

· Establishing a vision and strategic plan for the future of the Office of Academic Affairs in consultation with the dean and aligned with the college, health science center and university.

· Implementing and assessing a strategic plan for the predoctoral programs of the college.

· Serving as an advocate for student learning.

· Continually updating, implementing and enforcing the policies and procedures in the Student Handbook.

· Managing the operations of the Office of Academic Affairs.

· Ensuring a culture of excellence, hospitality, collegiality, and collaboration.

The Assistant/Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will have the opportunity to have a preclinical, clinical or didactic teaching role, consistent with his/her area of expertise as well as the opportunity to practice in the College Faculty Practice, if desired.

Qualifications

DDS/DMD and/or PhD degrees.

Education and academic experience commensurate for the rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor.

At least 5 years experience in dental education at the institutional level.

At least 5 years of administrative experience, current or previous experience in a leadership role.

Experience in curricular design, didactic and clinical assessment methodology. Demonstrated experience working with effective teams to identify and resolve problems. Demonstrated experience in supervising the work of others in a dental education setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in dental education at the institutional level, preferably in the development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of an education program leading to the dental degree.

Experience with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and preparation for CODA accreditation.

Application Process

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