Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

University of Oklahoma Health Campus, College of Dentistry; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University seeks an organized, collaborative leader to serve as Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This executive role provides strategic oversight for curriculum innovation, advanced education programs, technology integration, and regulatory compliance across dental education.

Reporting to the Dean, you will partner with division heads and chairs to guide academic progression, advance research integration with clinical practice, and expand rural outreach while fostering a

Job description

The client is seeking an organized, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the next Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This role will provide strategic oversight and vision for academic initiatives, including curriculum innovation, advanced education programs, technology integration, and regulatory compliance. The position reports directly to the Dean and is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of dental education and advancing the academic mission within the institution.

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will work closely with Division Heads, Program Directors, Department Chairs, Course Directors, and other academic leaders to guide the educational progression of students across diverse programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative leadership skills and a deep understanding of contemporary curricular models and transformative competencies that elevate clinical education. Expertise in leveraging educational technologies and integrating research with clinical practice throughout the curriculum is highly valued, as is the ability to engage with external stakeholders to further academic goals.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to join the client during a period of significant growth and transformation, with a focus on curriculum review, clinical expansion, research, and serving rural communities. The Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to sustain momentum around academic excellence, assess and refine existing programs, and foster a values-based culture rooted in achievement, access, opportunity, compassion, and respect. The role is well-suited for a collaborative leader committed to continuous improvement and the advancement of dental education and patient care.