Associate Dean for Diversity and Student Affairs

Indiana University School of Dentistry Associate Dean for Diversity and Student Affairs

 

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for Diversity and Student Affairs, with the appointment to begin July 1, 2022 or as soon as it is filled. This is a full-time 1.0, 12-month appointment requiring associate or full professor rank with tenure, or on the tenure track, or a clinical professor.

 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead in building our institutional capacity for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at IUSD, as a senior leader in the Dean’s cabinet. Key to building this capacity is the breaking down of traditional barriers to create a school-wide culture of inclusion and belonging.

 

The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean, the Office of Faculty Affairs, and Department Chairs, to carry out the work of the office. In this role, the Associate Dean will oversee educational outreach and pipeline activities, recruitment, admissions, and support of diverse students in all academic programs. In collaboration with the faculty, staff, and administration, the Associate Dean will help create a welcoming and inclusive learning and working environment.

 

The direct reports that support the core functions of the Office of Diversity and Student Affairs include the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Student Success, the Director of Admissions, the Director of Student Services, the Director of Financial Aid, the Director of Student Wellness, and the Counseling Psychologist.

 

ASSOCIATE DEAN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and support policies, practices and programs that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence for students, staff, and faculty
• Represent IUSD on university, campus, and school committees that support the mission of the office
• Collaborate with campus administration, regional health professions schools and colleges, and other stakeholders statewide and beyond to strengthen the school’s interprofessional pipeline and preprofessional developmental activities
• Work with other school administrators to facilitate and support employee and student diversity and inclusion initiatives as well as student recruitment, admissions, retention, and support activities
• Oversee all aspects of student admissions and support a holistic approach to student services, to ensure academic success from preadmission through postgraduation placement
• Create a positive learning environment and climate of accountability
• Foster effective teamwork and facilitate the professional development of office team members

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DDS/DMD degree from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent; or PhD; or EdD
• Background or engagement in student recruitment, admissions, and advising
• Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their professional work

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Administrative experience in Diversity and Student Affairs
• Advanced degree in counseling or education
• Experience as an assistant or associate dean or comparable administrative role
• Experience in a doctoral-level health profession education setting

 

Interested candidates should review the application requirements below and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/11881.

• Ink-signed letter of intent
• Statement of present career achievements and future interests
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Names of three general professional references with contact information (Reference letters are not requested at this )
• For tenure status, names of three referees with contact information (Referee’s letters are not requested at this )

 

Review of applicants will begin immediately. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:

 

Mr. Damon L. Spight, Faculty Recruitment Manager IU School of Dentistry, Office of Faculty Affairs dspight@iu.edu

317-274-3070 (O)

 

IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission. We offer clinical programs in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville, Indiana. We deliver a wide range of services and outreach to more than 20,000 patients per year. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000–square-foot James J. Fritts D.D.S. Clinical Care Center on the IUPUI campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center.

 

IUSD enrolls approximately 800 students annually in degree and/or certificate programs in dentistry, allied dental programs, PhD, and advanced dental specialty programs tailored to current and future needs of the professions and the communities we serve. The IU School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the state and educates 80% of the dentists practicing in Indiana. Over 12,000 alumni of IUSD are pursuing careers throughout the U.S. and around the world.

 

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.