"Associate Dean for Research and BioMed Science"

Job Summary

This is a College of Dental Medicine Administration-level position within the Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Associate Dean of BioMed Science (PCN 100100) and the faculty appointment 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 Research and Biomedical Sciences serve as the chief administrator responsible for promoting investigator-initiated scholarship within the college. The Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Sciences facilitate basic science, translational and clinical research within the college and in conjunction with other research enterprises within the University.

The Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Sciences direct the faculty in planning and securing resources, evaluating and implementing activities for the research program and managing the procurement of funds. The Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Sciences also serve as a university representative both internally and externally and actively participates in various Institutional planning, implementing, and evaluating research activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff and outside contacts.
• Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD and/or D.M.D or D.D.S. from an institution accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent. Completion of specialty program at an institution accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or equivalent.
• Licensure and Certification: Must have active California dental license or be qualified to obtain licensure in California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure and Certification: Specialty Board Certification or Eligibility preferred.

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34140