Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Meharry Medical College; United States; Presencial; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry seeks an innovative leader for the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This full-time role provides strategic leadership aligned with accreditation standards and the college’s mission.

You will prepare data analyses and reports to support educational programs and participate in the Dental Executive Committee. The position requires expertise in curriculum planning, accreditation processes, and excellent communication and managerial skills to work with

Formación

• Five or more years of academic management experience in a school or college.
• Ability to foster a humane and inclusive environment for a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Experience with curriculum planning and accreditation processes.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• License to practice dentistry or eligibility (Tennessee)

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and implementation of the strategic plan in relation to college, school, and accreditation goals.
• Lead the curriculum management plan development.
• Prepare for CODA accreditation site visits and ensure adherence to CODA standards.
• Collect data and provide outcomes analysis for the school’s educational programs.
• Prepare reports for internal and external agencies.
• Serve on the Dental Executive Committee.
• Teach in a didactic or clinical setting as area of expertise.
• Oversee compliance with academic standards and integrity among students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Curriculum planning & management

Excellent communication & leadership

Accreditation knowledge (Dental)

Didactic & clinical teaching

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Educación

D.D.S./D.M.D. or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This is a full-time academic position. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will provide strong leadership in ongoing development and implementation of the strategic plan as it relates to the goals and objectives of the college and school as well as the accreditation standards. This individual will also be responsible for preparing data collection and outcomes analysis in support of the school’s educational programs, along with report preparations for internal and external agencies. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs should have a working knowledge and experience in curriculum planning and management; a working familiarity with the accreditation process; and excellent communication and managerial skills in dealing with students, faculty, and staff. This individual will also have some level of didactic and/or clinical teaching responsibilities consistent with his/her area of expertise. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is a member of the Dental Executive Committee and reports directly to the Dean of the School of Dentistry. Furthermore, the individual is expected to facilitate a humanistic and inclusive environment for a diverse faculty, staff, and student body while advocating and promoting the highest standards for scholarship, academic achievement, honesty, and professional integrity.

Daily Operations

• Lead ongoing development and implementation of the strategic plan in relation to the overall goals of the collage and school and accreditation standards.
• Lead ongoing development and implementation of the curriculum management plan.
• In conjunction with the Office of the Dean, lead preparation for CODA accreditation site visits and adherence to CODA accreditation standards.
• Collect data and provide outcomes analysis related to the school’s educational programs.
• Prepare reports for internal and external agencies.
• Serve on the Dental Executive Committee.
• Teach in a didactic or clinical setting consistent with area of expertise.
• Oversee compliance with academic standards and ensure high levels of integrity and academic conduct amongst students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Curriculum Planning and Management
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Knowledge of the accreditation process for Dental Schools
• Didactic and Clinical Teaching
• Ability to adapt, adjust and execute in a diverse and changing environment

Required Education and Experience

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. or equivalent
• License or eligibility for a license to practice Dentistry in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of five (5) years of academic management experience working in a school or college environment
• Demonstrated experience working to facilitate a humanistic and inclusive environment for a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

About Meharry

Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation's largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind".

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Core Values

Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparency Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

Contact

For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or [e-mail].