Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Adams School of Dentistry

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The Adams School of Dentistry, established in 1950 and made possible by an Act of the North Carolina General Assembly in 1949, is now part of a dynamic Health Science campus! The school provides oral health care to more than 90,000 patients each year and provides additional in-kind services totaling more than $3.6M annually through four student-led free dental clinics and other charitable care events. With more than 6,400 living alumni in 27 nations and all 50 states, the school's impact to oral health in North Carolina, throughout the U.S., and around the world is unprecedented. Adams School of Dentistry is at the forefront of oral health care, education, research and leadership. We are building on nearly 75 years of high-quality patient care, an evolving academic learning environment, cutting-edge research across a spectrum of science and a culture where all belong. We lead the way in oral health care and education with compassion and sensitivity, and we are committed to caring for rural and underserved populations across NC and beyond.

The Adams School of Dentistry is one of six health science schools (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of two clinical schools in the health sciences area, and is the first dental school in the state of North Carolina! The ASOD consists of seven (7) Academic Departments: Biomedical Sciences, Craniofacial and Surgical Care (Craniofacial Center, Geriatrics/Special Care, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Oral Medicine), Restorative Sciences (General Dentistry, Operative & Biomaterials and Prosthodontics), Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Orthodontics, Diagnostic Sciences (Oral Microbiology, Orofacial Pain/Sleep, Pathology and Radiology) and Periodontology, Endodontics and Dental Hygiene (one department).

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Office of Academic Affairs oversees all educational programs offered through the School and supports academic excellence. The Office of Academic Affairs staff/team members often participate in the admissions process, implement curriculum reviews and are involved in the accreditation process. The Office of Academic Affairs offers pre-admission evaluations for prospective DDS students, assists current students with any number of issues, and advocates for the student body to ensure needs are met.

The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is the chief administrative officer for all Adams School of Dentistry academic programs and reports directly to the Dean for the Adams School of Dentistry. The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as a member of the senior leadership team, is the primary educational liaison to UNC academic affairs, and has the potential to have a secondary faculty appointment of the fixed-term or tenure/tenure track position at the associate or full professor level commensurate with academic experience. The secondary faculty appointment will reside in one of the Adams School of Dentistry seven academic departments, dependent upon his/her/their specialty, training and/or qualifications, while the primary administrative role resides in the Office of Academic Affairs reporting directly to the Office of the Dean.

The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs oversees DDS, advanced dental education (four (4) certificate programs, nine (9) masters of science degree programs and two (2) PhD programs), dental hygiene, and graduate programs for more than 500 students and residents. This vital position has oversight for the areas of recruitment, admissions, student matriculation, student performance and advancement, student success/student life, educational programs, educational compliance and innovation, and institutional effectiveness. The Adams School of Dentistry is unique from other schools across campus, as we operate our self-run dental clinics, including specialty clinics, staffed with residents as a part of their hands-on learning/curriculum. Our students have the amazing opportunity to participate in dental surgeries and to work with significantly challenging cases, leading to very rewarding learning experiences! The dental school must be dually accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ( CODA) and southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS). This senior leadership is highly involved in managing and maintaining accreditation.

Current school initiatives include advancing inter- and intra-professional education, new educational and clinical technologies, and student assessment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills; problem-solving and decision-making skills; and demonstrated skills in teaching, clinical experiences and scholarship. Leadership, vision, interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff and students are critical. The opportunity to practice in our intramural Dental Faculty Practice is available.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Applicants must have a DDS/ DMD degree, extensive teaching experience, clinical experience, and administrative and supervisory experience. The candidate must have experience in dental education and a leadership position at an accredited institution. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be a visionary and will have demonstrated the ability to work alongside faculty, staff and students. Additional expectations include a demonstrated commitment to student success and student belonging.

A master's degree or higher; demonstrated scholarship; and experience with curriculum development, academic planning and program evaluation, knowledge of academic regulations and CODA accreditation are preferred.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.