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The University of Pikeville seeks an inspirational, experienced, and visionary leader to serve as its founding dean of the College of Dental Health. The dean is the chief academic officer and administrative leader of the school and works collaboratively with faculty, students and staff to advance the university’s mission. In addition, we seek an innovative leader who can collaborate with rural-dental clinics and has experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The dean shall be responsible for the development of the academic programs and policies in conjunction with the provost and president and shall perform other such duties as the president or the board of trustees may direct from time to time.
THE DEAN PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university colleagues to leverage and expand the College of Dental Health’s core strengths in research, the training of the next generation of dentists, and patient care; seek opportunities for growth; gain buy-in and support for initiatives; and drive successful implementation.
• Lead the strategic planning, growth and development of the college.
• Work closely with the provost, deans across the campus, and other university entities to develop innovative collaborations.
• Administer the preparation of materials and documentation required for accreditation of the college by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Develop close, cooperative relationships with other leaders at the University of Pikeville to cultivate a community of mutual respect advanced by meaningful interaction.
• Build a strong network of community alliances and support and draw upon this network to shape the future of the college across its mission.
• Provide strong operational leadership and direction to the following key functions:
– Academic Affairs
– Research
– Clinical Service
– Administration and Planning
– Communication
– Student and Faculty Recruitment
– Financial Management
– Alumni and Community Outreach
– Fundraising and Institutional Advancement
– Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
– Faculty Development– Fundraising and Alumni Building
– Assembly of Advisory Board
– Student Affairs
• Support innovative research in ways that will advance science, dentistry and overall health.
• Ensure that the academic and patient care missions of the college are accomplished.
• Provide and support clinical dentistry leading to continued clinical excellence.
• Provide strong support to the educational mandate of the college, ensuring that the faculty, staff, students and the curriculum are of the highest quality, and thus continue to attract the best and the brightest and train the leaders of the future.
• Develop and improve infrastructure and strategically invest resources.
• Build diversity and multiculturalism within the faculty, staff and student populations.
• Interact and cultivate an active interest in interacting with and cultivating valued relationships with key external stakeholders: alumni, donors, government, industry and community leaders.
• Provide strategic oversight and expertise for all aspects of the college, including positive representation of the college within the University of Pikeville enterprise and beyond.
• Involved in recruitment and managing retention of key personnel for expansion and innovation of future clinical, research and teaching endeavors.
• Continue to deliver excellence in dental education and promote student success.
• Engage and actively support organized dentistry at the local, state and national levels.
• Advocate for the college and enhance critical relationships across the university.
• Supervise the college’s service outreach throughout Appalachia, including underserved rural communities through activities such as providing patient care services, enhancing interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaborations, and developing and enhancing positive relationships with faculty and leaders from other academic institutions, alumni, industry and government agencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate for this position must be prepared and ready to accept the challenge of being a visionary leader, experienced administrator, collaborator and partner. Therefore, the successful candidate must hold a D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent and have a proven record of academic leadership and experience in managing academic programs. In addition, it is preferred that the dean possesses:
• Proven ability to recruit, retain and foster the professional careers of faculty and staff;
• Capacity to actively engage as well as listen to and understand the needs of faculty, staff and students;
• Demonstrated success in facilitating change in a large, complex organization;
• Experience in fundraising and strategic planning;
• Proven commitment to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity;
• Demonstrate commitment to quality in the delivery of academic programs;
• Intellectual vision, high levels of energy, impeccable integrity and other personal qualities that will inspire the college community to attain new levels of excellence;
• Collaborative approach toward other campus leaders;
• The desire to improve the oral health of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond;
• A history of demonstrating strong character, collegiality and outstanding integrity.
RELATIONSHIPS
This position requires daily contact with co-workers, student workers, supervisor, college and university personnel, students and alumni. These relationships are maintained through email, telephone, written and person-to-person contact.
REPORTS TO THE PROVOST
Work is performed independently, including resolving all associated problems except where final approval is required, and the employee assumes direct accountability for work.
EDUCATION/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have the credentials to receive a faculty appointment at the college.
• Demonstrate leadership and administrative experience, abilities and qualities to manage academic and clinical programs at the professional doctoral level.
• Continue to develop professionally and personally to grow their own leadership abilities.
• A minimum of three (3) years leadership experience as an academic program leader or dean at a school of dentistry and/or a teaching hospital or clinic where dental students practice clinical skills.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel.
• Ability to communicate and develop relationships/partnerships within the university and surrounding community.
• Alignment with the University of Pikeville mission.
• Ability to embrace diversity to best serve a growing higher education community.
• Ability to promote and support excellence and innovation.
• Must obtain a license to practice dentistry within the Commonwealth of Kentucky within 12 months of appointment to the faculty.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. Travel as appropriate to achieve university objectives, attend meetings and implement strategic initiatives.
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that the candidate meets the required qualifications, their application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The candidate should specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in their resume and application material.
The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring or the admission of students.
For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit upike.edu. Interested applicants should complete the online application by visiting jobs.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three (3) to five (5) professional references.