"Academic Chair of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry and Senior Associate Dean, Dentistry"

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta invites applications for appointment as academic Chair of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry and Senior Associate Dean, Dentistry, from experts in oral health (DDS, BSc/MSc in dental hygiene, PhD or equivalent degrees). A dynamic, visionary leader is sought who will lead the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the College of Health Sciences, advancing excellence in education, research, and community-engaged clinical training in oral health.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) is internationally recognized as a top-five health sciences faculty in Canada and top-75 worldwide. The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry has a 100-year-plus history as a leading Canadian centre for education and research in oral health. Today the School comprises 500+ faculty and staff and 400+ learners (certificate, undergraduate and graduate). It serves ~15,000 patients annually across seven permanent clinic sites and multiple mobile clinics in Alberta. Academic programs include one accredited Dental Assisting certificate, two undergraduate programs (Doctor of Dental Surgery; Dental Hygiene), and six graduate programs, as well as Continuing Dental Education offerings ranging from micro-courses to full certification. The School partners with community organizations and Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Research Institutes to deliver cutting-edge education, impactful research, and exceptional, community-engaged clinical care.

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership for the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry across training programs (dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and graduate studies), research (biomedical, clinical, health services delivery, and population health), and care delivery in our teaching clinics. Articulate and deliver a clear, student- and community-centred vision for education and research; Lead with inclusion and integrity, inspiring excellence and collaboration across disciplines, programs, and sites; Build and sustain strong relationships with diverse learners, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners; Foster innovation to meet the evolving needs of learners, faculty, staff, patients, and communities; Demonstrate the ability to manage a large, complex academic-clinical enterprise that integrates education, research, and clinical care.

Applicants will hold degrees demonstrating expertise in oral health (e.g., DDS, PhD, or equivalent). The successful candidate will receive a tenured appointment; salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and scholarly contributions. Where appropriate, time may be allocated to private practice.

Interested candidates should submit the following in one file: A letter of introduction outlining relevant academic and leadership experience, your vision for the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, and why you are an ideal candidate (maximum 3 pages); A leadership philosophy statement (maximum 1 page); A statement on your approach to collaboration with internal and external partners (maximum 1 page); An equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement describing past contributions and resulting impact in academic, professional, and/or community settings (maximum 1 page); A curriculum vitae.

To reduce unconscious bias, please remove identifying information (e.g., name, age, gender identity, education, work history) from the leadership philosophy, collaboration and EDI statements to support blinded review by the Search and Recommendation Committee. Your CV should remain complete and unredacted. The posting will remain open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6590378