Associate Dean, Dental Education and Academic Affairs

About the role

The Associate Dean for Dental Education and Academic Affairs (ADEA) is responsible for leading the accreditation effort, as well as providing overall leadership, vision, strategy and oversight of the curriculum in the Bitonte College of Dentistry (BCOD). This position has authority and responsibility for overseeing all personnel, policies, and activities related to accreditation and the delivery of a streamlined, coordinated curriculum consistent with the NEOMED mission, leading to the award of the D.D.S. degree. The ADEA will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the College comply with accreditation standards.

The Bitonte College of Dentistry at Northeast Ohio Medical University delivers a comprehensive predoctoral dental program grounded in patient-centered care, community engagement, and evidence-based practice. The College is committed to preparing practice-ready oral health professionals while supporting student success and meeting accreditation standards. The Associate Dean for Dental Education and Academic Affairs provides leadership for the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the dental curriculum and supports compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requirements. This position collaborates with faculty and administration to ensure a coordinated educational experience for dental students.

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum design, integration, and continuous improvement
• Guide accreditation planning and ensure alignment with CODA standards and expectations
• Lead and mentor faculty and academic staff in advancing educational excellence
• Strengthen governance, committee structures, and academic policies supporting program quality
• Advance interprofessional and collaborative educational initiatives across the University
• Partner with College and University leadership to support strategic academic priorities

Responsibilities

• Stimulate collaborative endeavors to improve all academic programs for students; promote educational innovations and research.
• Provide curricular oversight to ensure that the needs and expectations of the students and faculty are managed in accordance with the college by-laws and CODA standards.
• Ensure the learning space and technology needs satisfy the curriculum and accreditors.
• Identify appropriate clinical and basic science faculty appropriate for providing instruction in the College.
• Prepare for and oversee the delivery of the curriculum to ensure consistency and delivery in a coordinated manner.
• Foster the development of interprofessional education throughout the curriculum.
• Oversee on-going evaluation of curricula/teaching and preparation of all pertinent documentation/reports, including assessment and evaluation