Associate Dean 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. Western

U is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At Western

U, 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 Western

U. 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.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

998879

Administration

Full-time

1901-College of Dental Medicine

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

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.

• 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…