Job Details

The Associate Dean for Patient Care and Clinical Education (ADPCCE) will be an integral member of the leadership team of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM), developing and maintaining clinical education programs that fulfill the vision and mission of the College. The ADPCCE will have the overall responsibility for the patients oral health care experience and for the dental students clinical educational experience. The ADPCCE serves as a Chief Clinical Officer on behalf of the Dean, and combines an array of clinic management and operations expertise, problem solving skills, human resources experience, and patient care knowledge; as well as the vision to advance the strategic goals of the CDM Leadership for the College. Additionally, the ADPCCE serves as the Deans liaison to central administration as it relates to clinical operations, patient privacy, and infection prevention and control. Success on our team will require excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and a desire to create a collaborative environment that fosters transparency, collegiality, and diverse viewpoints. This is a full-time position in conjunction with a faculty appointment.

Individual must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and

demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or

without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally.

3. Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.

4. Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.

5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.

Must hold a D.D.S. /D.M.D. degree from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and licensure or eligibility for licensure by credentials in the state of California. Specialists must have completed a CODA-accredited graduate program and be eligible for/or Board Certified.

The successful candidate must document and/or demonstrate: A strong record of teaching, scholarly activity and substantial and sequential administrative experience in an academic setting; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; accreditation experience and knowledge of curriculum planning and outcomes assessment; experience in fiscal responsibility, budget management, and strategic planning; demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, delegate authority and ensure accountability; demonstrated ability to be a positive, supportive role model for students; the ability to develop and lead a patient-centered student dental practice; and value the importance and impact of community-based dental education as an integral component of the overall curriculum.

Advanced degree such as an MBA or MHA preferred.