Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Position Title Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Position Control Number 998879 Type of Position Administration Position Status Full-time Department 1901-College of Dental Medicine Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Job Summary This is a College of Dental Medicine Full-Time Administrative position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a Faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role ( PCN 998879) and the faculty role ( PCN 998435) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE / 5 days per week). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Dental Medicine reports to the Dean and plays an integral role within the leadership team of CDM , responsible for guiding and overseeing the development, evaluation, and improvement of curriculum and assessment strategies. This role has a dual focus: ensuring the academic rigor and quality of the program and aligning them with institutional goals and external accreditation requirements. The AD AA will provide strategic oversight and operational management of academic programs, student performance, and institutional policies in collaboration with the OAA. This role ensures academic excellence, supports student success through proactive integrated strategies, and leads the Office of Academic Affairs with a commitment to collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Its primary responsibilities include the general oversight and coordination of the pre-doctoral education program; accreditation; developing and collecting academic data; academic outcomes assessment; developing, monitoring and implementing a system of student evaluation of instruction, including student and alumni surveys; providing oversight related to faculty promotion and tenure; coordinating the development of College policies and procedures; supervising staff of the Office of Academic Affairs; advising the administration on strategic and long-range planning and other duties as assigned. The Associate Dean is a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team; serves as Chair of the Outcomes Assessment Committee; Chair of the Curriculum Design Committee; and is an ex‑officio member of the Faculty Evaluation and Promotion/Tenure Committee; Admissions and Selection Committee; Student Performance Committee and others as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with the administration, faculty, staff, students and outside contacts. Ability to provide leadership in planning, policy formulation and implementation, and outcomes assessment. Ability to handle detail‑oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality. Appreciate the role of faculty governance within the College. Ability to direct a consistent and efficient flow of administrative work. Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary dental practice. Ability to foster teamwork, prioritize workload, delegate authority, and ensure accountability. Be a positive role model for faculty and students; commitment to diversity and social justice. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Required Qualifications Education: DDS / DMD degree or Doctoral/master’s degree in education or related discipline. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of professional and/or higher education experience, preferably at the dental pre‑doctoral level. Preferred Qualifications Preference: Preference will be given to individuals with additional training or experience in dental education and/or dental accreditation. Key Responsibilities The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs reports to the Dean. Primary responsibilities include general oversight and coordination of the pre‑doctoral education program; accreditation; developing and collecting academic data; academic outcomes assessment. Developing, monitoring and implementing a system of student evaluation of instruction, including student and alumni surveys. Coordinating the development of College policies and procedures. Supervising staff of the Office of Academic Affairs. Advising the administration on strategic and long‑range planning. Serving as Chair of the Outcomes Assessment Committee. Serving as Chair of the Curriculum Design Committee. Being a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team. Serving as an ex‑officio member of the Admissions and Selection Committee. Serving as an ex‑officio member of the Student Performance Committee. Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Occasional evenings and weekends. We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work‑life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum: $190,000.00 Annually Maximum: $230,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment Duties are normally performed in a normal office setting indoors with some activities in outdoor settings. The noise level is moderate. Posting Information Posting Number: A00943 Posting Date: 11/07/2025 Close Date: 11/07/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non‑completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. 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