Vice Dean, College Of Dental Medicine

Kansas City University (KCU)

Joplin, Missouri, US
Academic and clinical operations
Strategic vision implementation
Community-based clinical education
The Vice Dean is responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical operations of the dental program while advancing KCU’s mission to improve the well-being of communities, especially in underserved and rural areas

Job Summary

  • The Vice Dean is responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical operations of the dental program while advancing KCU’s mission to improve the well-being of communities, especially in underserved and rural areas.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting the Dean in implementing strategic vision, managing day-to-day operations, ensuring accreditation compliance, and fostering a culture of clinical and teaching excellence.
  • The role requires cultivating partnerships with community health centers and rural clinics to expand access to care in dental health professional shortage areas.

Matching Summary

The Vice Dean is responsible for overseeing the academic and clinical operations of the dental program while advancing KCU’s mission to improve the well-being of communities, especially in underserved and rural areas.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • academic and clinical operations
  • strategic vision implementation
  • community-based clinical education
  • interprofessional education
  • rural oral health commitment

Nice-to-have

  • visionary and mission-driven leader
  • collaborative leadership style
  • student-centered curriculum
  • patient-centered clinical care

Key Requirements

  • DDS/DMD from CODA-accredited institution
  • Professor or Associate Professor academic achievement
  • Active dental license in Missouri (or eligibility)
  • 10+ years leadership experience in dental education/administration
  • Experience in academic leadership and accreditation compliance
  • Understanding of clinical operations
  • Commitment to student success and community engagement

Work Rights

Not specified

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