Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs and Curriculum

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Hybrid work

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown Township is seeking an Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Curriculum to oversee the Bitonte College of Dentistry curriculum, assessment, and accreditation. This role partners with faculty and administration to ensure an integrated, student-centered DDS education.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, CODA readiness, and continuous improvement across educational programs in a patient-centered, evidence-based environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in healthcare, education or related area.
• High-level administrative experience in U.S. or Canada higher education.
• 5+ years in education administration, curricular development and implementation.
• Understanding of accreditation processes (CODA).
• Ability to collaborate and advocate education across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum oversight and administration aligned with CODA standards.
• Coordinate curriculum, assessment and accreditation processes.
• Lead CODA self-study preparation and accreditation activities.
• Governance of curriculum committees and related work.
• Monitor outcomes and report opportunities for improvement to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum administration

Accreditation

Assessment coordination

Interprofessional education

Education

Ph.D. in healthcare or education

Job description

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs and Curriculum

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: College of Dentistry, Office of the Dean

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN15

Department Specific Information

The Bitonte Collegeof Dentistry at Northeast Ohio MedicalUniversity delivers a comprehensive predoctoral dentalprogram grounded in patient-centered care, community engagement,and evidence-based practice. The College is committed to preparingpractice-ready oral health professionals while supporting studentsuccess and meeting accreditation standards.

The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs andCurriculum provides leadership and coordination foracademic affairs, curriculum administration, assessment, andaccreditation within the Bitonte College of Dentistry. This position collaborates with faculty andadministration to ensure a coordinated educational experience fordental students.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through MedicalMutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after sixmonths) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

Summary

The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs andCurriculum provides leadership and coordination foracademic affairs, curriculum administration, assessment, andaccreditation within the Bitonte College of Dentistry. The positionsupports curriculum development and continuous improvement, ensurescompliance with accreditation standards, oversees academicprocesses and documentation, and facilitates collaboration amongfaculty and administrative stakeholders to support an integrated,student-centered DDS curriculum.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Curriculum oversight and administration —Coordinate curriculum oversight, planning, scheduling, andadministrative processes to ensure alignment with college policies,educational objectives, and CODA standards.
• Resource coordination — Collaborate withacademic leadership, Department Chairs, faculty, and administrativestakeholders to coordinate faculty, instructional technology,learning space, and other resources necessary for effectivecurriculum delivery.
• Continuous improvement and innovation —Facilitate collaborative initiatives that support continuousimprovement of academic programs and the student educationalexperience, including educational innovation and evidence-basedteaching and learning practices.
• Interprofessional education — Facilitate thedevelopment and integration of interprofessional educationopportunities throughout the curriculum, in collaboration withfaculty and academic leadership.
• Assessment and evaluation — Coordinatecurriculum and teaching assessment and evaluation processes,including collection, analysis, and reporting of data to supportcontinuous improvement; support faculty and course directors withassessment and evaluation activities, documentation, andfollow-up.
• Monitoring and reporting to leadership —Monitor curriculum processes and outcomes to identify andcommunicate opportunities for improvement to the Dean andappropriate stakeholders.
• Documentation and accreditation — Oversee thepreparation, organization, and maintenance of curriculum,assessment, accreditation, and other academic documentation andreports required by the College, NEOMED, and external accreditingbodies.

Accreditation

• Accreditation Planning — Develop andcoordinate a comprehensive accreditation plan for the College,including policies, procedures, timelines, and processes thatsupport ongoing readiness and compliance.
• CODA Liaison — Serve as the primaryadministrative liaison to the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), coordinating communications, submissions, reportingrequirements, and accreditation activities on behalf of the BitonteCollege of Dentistry (BCOD).
• Self-Study Preparation — Lead the preparationand submission of the CODA self-study and related materials,coordinating the collection, organization, and maintenance ofdocumentation and evidence of compliance.
• Site Visits and Accreditation Activities —Coordinate accreditation site visits, mock reviews, meetings,webinars, and other accreditation activities, ensuring effectivecommunication and participation among College and Universitystakeholders.
• Standards Monitoring and InstitutionalCoordination — Monitor changes to CODA standards andrequirements, communicate updates to appropriate stakeholders,maintain accreditation records and deadlines, and coordinate BCODmaterials supporting NEOMED's Higher Learning Commission (HLC)compliance and institutional accreditation activities.

Committees

• Committee Structure and Governance —Coordinate the structure, administration, and ongoing activities ofBCOD committees in collaboration with the Dean and Collegeleadership, ensuring alignment with academic, operational, and CODArequirements; advise the Dean and senior leadership on committeecharters, responsibilities, membership, and governance processes tosupport effective College operations and accreditation.
• Records and Documentation — Centralize andmaintain official committee and faculty meeting minutes, records,action items, and related documentation to support governance,institutional continuity, and accreditation requirements.
• Communication, Facilitation, and Participation— Facilitate communication and follow-through among committees,faculty, academic leadership, and University offices; provideadministrative leadership for curriculum and academic oversightcommittees, and participate in College and University committees,task forces, and working groups as assigned.

Strategic Planning

• Monitor and manage the Academic Affairs department budget,provide input to other budgetary areas in the BCOD.
• Participate in strategic planning activities for the College ofDentistry and make strategic recommendations aligned with the mission, vision and values of the college, as well as CODAstandards.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a healthcare, education or in a related area, orEd.D.
• Required high-level administrative experience in highereducation at an accredited college or university in the UnitedStates or Canada.
• A minimum of five years' experience in educationadministration, curricular development and implementation.
• Administrative experience in curriculum development with anin-depth understanding and knowledge of academic accreditationprocesses, preferably the requirements and expectations ofCODA.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to championeducation within an academic institution, as well as among a widerange of external constituencies.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone,computer and other office equipment.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.