Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

UMKC School of Dentistry; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Tuition discounts for employees and/or

Faculty development support

Job summary

UMKC School of Dentistry seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to provide innovative leadership in education, assessment, and program development. You will drive curricular design, ensure accreditation readiness, and collaborate with the dean and faculty to advance scholarly activity and educational outcomes.

The role demands extensive leadership experience in dental education, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity in academic policies.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent and/or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related healthcare profession, educational discipline, or clinical science
• Education and academic experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Demonstrated record of administrative achievement and at least five years of ongoing leadership roles in a dental institution
• Evidence of interpersonal and communication skills, excellent judgment and collaborative management expertise
• Experience with accreditation processes and accreditation preparation
• Demonstrated leadership in ADEAs or other discipline-specific professional organizations

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in the academic mission of the School of Dentistry
• Lead in developing and meeting the educational mission goals and strategic plan
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation expectations
• Develop and apply academic policies across the school
• Oversee curriculum development and faculty development initiatives
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs to align educational programs
• Oversee curricular reviews and Academic Standards Committee
• Support faculty promotion and tenure processes
• Oversee program outcome assessment and reporting
• Supervise Student Services coordination for counseling and advising

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Assessment methodologies

Accreditation experience

Education

DDS/DMD or equivalent, or master/doctoral degree in related field

Job description

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of DENTISTRY

The UMKC School of Dentistry is the only public dental school in Missouri. Our alumni account for roughly half of all practicing dentists in Missouri. But our reach goes further, we also provide a critical education outlet for Kansas and several other states. UMKC is the only institution in Missouri offering advanced education residency programs in General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Endodontics.

About Us - UMKC School of Dentistry | University of Missouri-Kansas City

UMKC is a public, urban, Carnegie R1 research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. https://www.umkc.edu/

Job Description

UMKC is seeking applications for a full-time, tenured/tenure track, (or non-tenure-track) faculty member for the position of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. We seek an innovative leader in ongoing development, assessment and improvement in educational outcomes in dental education.

Candidates should have commitment to institutional missions in teaching, research/scholarly activity, service and organizational quality improvement. Candidates should have experience with the accreditation processes and preparation and have demonstrated successful leadership in the American Dental Education Association or discipline specific professional organizations. Experience in curricular design, pedagogical theory, didactic and clinical assessment methodology is essential. Candidates must have education and academic experience commensurate for the rank of Associate or Professor. The position is responsible to the dean of the school of dentistry and represents the dean in his/her absence.

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs:

• Ensures excellence in all matters related to the academic mission of the School of Dentistry.
• Leads in developing and meeting the goals and objectives of the School’s educational mission and strategic plan and facilitates evidence based educational programming and processes.
• Has responsibility for coordination, implementation and successful outcomes related to ongoing compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation expectations.
• Is responsible for development, implementation and equitable application of academic policies of the school.
• Facilitates process of curriculum development, faculty discussion and implementation and communicates program initiatives and updates with faculty, staff and students.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs to facilitate coordination and calibration of the educational program.
• Supervises the Educational Program Manager to support ongoing faculty development and faculty retreat planning.
• Oversee organization and academic review of curricular offerings through leadership of the Curriculum Committee.
• Is responsible for review of student progress in the DDS and DH programs through leadership of the Academic Standards Committee.
• Oversee the completion of periodic reports of academic programs for internal and external groups on behalf of the school.
• Serves as the School’s faculty promotion and tenure coordinator, supporting faculty review processes in alignment with University policies, unit bylaws, timelines, documentation requirements, and applicable Collected Rules and Regulations.
• Oversees assessment, data collection and analysis of program outcomes.
• Oversee the efforts of the Student Services Coordinator in managing student counseling, mentoring and advising.
• Has a global perspective of integration of basic biomedical and clinical sciences addressing the changing national educational environment in dentistry.
• Has a pulse on the future of dental education and is passionate about shaping the educational programs for the future of dental education.
• Participates with dean’s leadership team in discussing/triaging important external, university, campus and school initiatives.
• Promotes positive, civil discourse while valuing, promoting and upholding the UMKC School of Dentistry Core Values.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and maintains confidentiality of information when required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent and/or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related healthcare profession, educational discipline, or clinical science
• Education and academic experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Demonstrated record of administrative achievement and at least five years of ongoing leadership roles in a dental institution
• Evidence of demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, excellent judgment and collaborative management expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accreditation processes and accreditation preparation
• Demonstrated successful leadership in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) or other discipline-specific professional organizations

To be qualified for tenure-track or tenured eligibility:

• In addition to the above, candidates for a tenure-eligible appointment should possess:
• Advanced teaching experience and philosophy
• Provide demonstrated potential for or provide evidence of funded research and scholarly activity, and
• Demonstrated service to the profession and/or participation in local, state or national professional organizations.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Comments

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, a new international airport, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.