Vice Dean for Faculty Excellence & Development

Touro University; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro University School of Dentistry in Hawthorne, CA, leads faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, promotion, and retention. Reporting to the Dean, this role champions academic excellence, mentorship, and succession planning to strengthen the institution's national reputation.

You will collaborate with discipline directors and faculty to implement policies, support educators, clinicians, and researchers, and advance programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accreditation processes and standards in dental education.
• Track record of building partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring faculty, dental students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for faculty appointments, promotions, tenure, and advancement.
• Advise Dean and discipline directors on complex faculty matters and career development.
• Lead workforce planning to attract and retain educators, researchers, clinicians, and leaders.
• Oversee faculty mentoring and coaching programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to recruit and retain diverse faculty.

Skills

Accreditation knowledge

Partnership building

Faculty leadership

Education

D.D.S./DMD CODA-accredited

Licensure eligibility NYS

10+ years teaching in academia

5+ years leadership in dental school

Mentoring experience

Job description

The Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at Touro University School of Dentistry in Hawthorne, CA, leads faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, promotion, and retention. Reporting to the Dean, this role champions academic excellence, mentorship, and succession planning to strengthen the institution's national reputation.

You will collaborate with discipline directors and faculty to implement policies, support educators, clinicians, and researchers, and advance programs