Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations for NEOMED, a full-time position responsible for establishing, leading, and managing the NEOMED Dental Clinic.

The role includes overseeing clinic operations, quality assurance, and compliance with CODA standards while supporting the DDS program. You will teach in the DDS program, supervise dental students in clinical settings, and participate in university committees.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent with eligibility for Ohio licensure.
• Prior clinical practice in general dentistry.
• Experience operating a dental clinic.
• Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead day-to-day operations of the NEOMED Dental Clinic.
• Teach within the DDS program and supervise dental students.
• Ensure CODA accreditation compliance and participate in college committees.
• Collaborate with Associate Deans and IT to implement digital dentistry.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching ability

Clinical supervision

Team-building

CQI program management

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Dean's Office - Dentistry

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: 16

Summary

Full‑time administrative and faculty position responsible for establishing, leading, and operational management of the NEOMED Dental Clinic, serving as a member of the college’s leadership team. Responsibilities include clinic operations, compliance, and continuous quality improvement, and teaching in the DDS program. Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Education & Academic Affairs and with the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs to ensure that the NEOMED Dental Clinic is in compliance with Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Administrative: Responsible for establishing, leading, and providing day‑to‑day operational management of the NEOMED Dental Clinic. Will ensure that NEOMED Dental Clinic activities are compliant with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements and with CODA accreditation standards.
• Teaching: Responsible for teaching within the DDS program and providing clinical teaching to dental students across all facets of general dentistry. Supervised dental students in the clinical setting to ensure safe, high‑quality care for patients. Provide hands‑on demonstrations of clinical services/procedures and/or provision of clinical care to patients as needed.
• Service: Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent.
• Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio for a Dentist License or a Limited Dental Teaching License.
• Prior clinical practice experience in general dentistry.
• Prior experience operating a dental clinic.
• Qualified to be appointed as a faculty member in the College of Dentistry (rank commensurate with qualifications).

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental Clinic Operations: Prior administrative experience/role in dental clinic operations in a college of dentistry, particularly experience managing a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program in a dental clinic.
• Leadership and Team‑Building: Strong leadership and team‑building skills to manage dental clinic staff.
• Teaching Experience and Expertise: Teaching experience in predoctoral dental education program, including clinical teaching. Experienced and effective educator.
• Accreditation Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation of predoctoral dental education programs by CODA, particularly with accreditation standards related to patient care services. Able to collaborate with college administration to ensure ongoing compliance with CODA standards.
• Contemporary Digital Technologies: Knowledge/experience in digital dentistry. Ability to facilitate/collaborate with Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, IT staff, and COD department chairs and faculty to ensure implementation of digital dentistry in the NEOMED Dental Clinic.
• Collaborative: Can work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students at the college and the university.
• Humanistic Environment: Committed to building a humanistic culture/climate within the college and to fostering student success.

Physical Requirements

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

Department Specific Information

To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/4727

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