- Location
- Main Campus, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 Association 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
Skills
Compliance