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The University of Washington School of Dentistry (UWSOD) invites applications for a Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs position. This is a key administrative appointment at the UWSOD. The Vice Dean leads two units (the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Student Affairs) that work in tandem to support the UWSOD’s educational programs. The Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs reports directly to the Dean.

This person will lead the newly consolidated Office of Academic and Student Affairs, which encompasses all aspects of predoctoral and advanced dental education, academic programming, student services, and recruitment for and admission into the predoctoral DDS program at the UWSOD. They will work closely with UWSOD leaders (Dean, Assistant Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, committee chairs, staff) on continuous process improvement efforts to ensure alignment between strategic efforts, institutional policies (university and school level), and accreditation standards, with focus on academic affairs and student success. They will provide executive leadership in the strategic development and management of the predoctoral curriculum in collaboration with other UWSOD units, thus ensuring compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and University of Washington policies and guidelines. They will partner with the chair of the Graduate, Residency, and Specialty Programs Committee, and Advanced Dental Education program directors to provide oversight of academic and programmatic aspects of the Advanced Dental Education (graduate) programs at the UWSOD, ensuring all programs are following CODA standards and meeting their respective goals and expectations. They will oversee the accreditation process for all CODA-accredited UWSOD programs (predoctoral and advanced dental education), including leading and planning for self-study exercises, mock-site visits, full accreditation site visits, and ensuring compliance with changes in accreditation standards for all CODA-accredited UWSOD programs.

The position will have a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure; or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice track or Professor of Clinical Practice. The clinical practice track is not tenure eligible. The appointing academic department will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Vice Dean role is expected to be at 80% FTE, and the faculty role, at 20% FTE. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The position is full-time, with a 12-month service period. The anticipated start date is no later than July 1, 2026. The base salary range for this position will be $16,000 - $21,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include: an administrative supplement; moving expenses; relocation incentive pay; and faculty practice activity. A summary of the benefits associated with this title/rank can be found on our Benefits page.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, advanced knowledge and skills in educational theory and practice; a track record of successful leadership in the academic affairs and student affairs domains; demonstrated expertise in CODA standards and accreditation processes, with the ability to lead curriculum development and program assessment in alignment with these standards; and a demonstrated record of excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The candidate must have completed a DDS/DMD program from an accredited US dental school (or foreign equivalent). They must have a minimum of five years of leadership experience in a dental education or healthcare environment, including directing CODA standards and accreditation processes.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, contact information for three references, and a letter of intent. The letter should describe the candidate’s experience in leadership positions during the past 5 years; their experience with directing CODA standards; their contributions to oral health education, curriculum innovation, and program assessment; and their academic career, summarizing and highlighting significant activities in teaching, scholarship, and service. 

We anticipate filling this position by July 2026 and encourage applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible.

For more information on UWSOD, please visit the school’s profile.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Greg Huang, chair of the search committee at ghuang@uw.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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