Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plan (403b)

Tuition exemption for employees

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro University School of Dentistry oversees strategic leadership for faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, promotion, retention, and succession planning. This senior role partners with directors to advance academic excellence, mentorship, and professional growth across educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders.

Reporting to the Dean, the position drives policies, programs, and initiatives to strengthen accreditation

Qualifications

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures related to faculty appointments, 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 and career development.
• Lead faculty workforce planning to attract and retain educators, researchers, clinicians, and academic leaders.
• Monitor faculty demographics, engagement, retention, promotion outcomes, and other KPIs.
• Create and implement a comprehensive faculty development strategy aligned with strategic goals.
• Establish programs supporting teaching, clinical excellence, research, leadership, and mentoring.

Skills

Faculty leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Mentoring and coaching

Strategic planning

Education

D.D.S./DMD CODA-accredited

NY licensure eligibility

10+ years academic teaching

5+ years dental school leadership

Faculty development excellence

Job description

Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development

Job Locations: US-NY-Hawthorne

College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Mon. to Thur. (8AM-5PM) & Friday, (8AM-12:30PM

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Academic/Program Support

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location : Country US

Overview

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development is the senior academic leader responsible for advancing faculty excellence across the School of Dentistry. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Vice Dean provides strategic leadership for faculty recruitment, appointment, onboarding, development, promotion, retention, recognition, engagement, and succession planning. The Vice Dean fosters a culture of academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth to support the school's mission. The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development serves as the chief advocate for faculty success, ensuring that faculty members have the resources, support, mentorship, and opportunities necessary to thrive as educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders. This position plays a critical role in advancing the School of Dentistry's mission and strengthening its national reputation for academic excellence. As a key member of the Dean's Executive Leadership Team, the Vice Dean partners with discipline directors, faculty leaders, and faculty to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance individual faculty and institutional success and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Faculty Affairs Leadership

• 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.

Faculty Development

• 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.

Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement

• 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.

Faculty Well-Being and Engagement

• 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.

Accreditation and Compliance

• 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.

Leadership Responsibilities.

• 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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
• Licensure eligibility in New York State.
• Ten or more years of experience of 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 preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching, training and mentoring faculty, dental students and/or residents.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with the accreditation processes and standards in dental education.
• Track record of successfully building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong skills in overseeing faculty, resources, and personnel within an academic or healthcare institution.

Travel

• As needed.

Maximum Salary

USD $260,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $208,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
  
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