Chief Faculty Excellence & Development Officer

Touro College & University System; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 208,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at the School of Dentistry leads faculty excellence, reporting to the Dean. This senior role directs recruitment, onboarding, development, promotion, retention, recognition, engagement, and succession planning to support educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders.

The position oversees accreditation readiness, climate and engagement initiatives, mentoring programs, performance metrics, and partnerships with internal and external

Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
• Licensure eligibility in New York State.
• Ten or more years of experience teaching and working in an academic environment.
• Five or more years of leadership experience in a dental school or health-related academic institution preferred, such as department chair, program director, or Vice or Associate dean.
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching, training and mentoring faculty, dental students and/or residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures, and best practices related to faculty appointments, reappointments, promotions, tenure, and academic advancement.
• Ensure compliance with university, accreditation, regulatory, and institutional policies governing faculty affairs.
• Advise the Dean and discipline directors on complex faculty matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, professional conduct, and career development.
• Lead faculty workforce planning efforts to ensure the school attracts and retains outstanding educators, researchers, clinicians, and academic leaders.
• Monitor faculty demographics, engagement, retention, promotion outcomes, and other key performance indicators.
• Create and implement a comprehensive faculty development strategy aligned with the school's strategic goals.
• Establish programs that support faculty growth in teaching, clinical excellence, research, scholarship, leadership, mentoring, and service.
• Promote lifelong learning and professional development opportunities for faculty at all career stages.
• Develop initiatives that support transition into academic careers, mid-career advancement, and leadership preparation.
• Oversee faculty mentoring and coaching programs, including formal mentoring structures for new and junior faculty.
• Collaborate with discipline directors to recruit highly qualified faculty.
• Lead initiatives designed to improve faculty retention, satisfaction, and engagement.
• Support equitable and transparent promotion and tenure processes.
• Identify and address barriers to faculty advancement and career progression.
• Develop recognition programs that celebrate faculty achievements in teaching, research, clinical care, and service.
• Work with the Office of Campus Engagement in the recruitment of faculty representative of an broad range of the workforce needed in Oral Health.
• Champion faculty well-being, work-life integration, and professional fulfillment.
• Develop programs that promote resilience, leadership effectiveness, and career satisfaction.
• Foster an environment characterized by respect, professionalism, collaboration, and belonging.
• Create and utilize faculty climate and engagement data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for accreditation activities related to faculty qualifications, development, assessment, and institutional effectiveness.
• Ensure faculty records and documentation meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning, reporting, and assessment activities.
• Provide leadership and oversight for faculty affairs and faculty development.
• Establish annual goals, performance metrics, and accountability measures.
• Build partnerships with internal and external organizations to expand faculty development opportunities along with the Touro University System.
• Develop succession planning strategies to cultivate future academic leaders.

Job description

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at the School of Dentistry leads faculty excellence, reporting to the Dean. This senior role directs recruitment, onboarding, development, promotion, retention, recognition, engagement, and succession planning to support educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders.

The position oversees accreditation readiness, climate and engagement initiatives, mentoring programs, performance metrics, and partnerships with internal and external