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Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 81823

Employer
University of Missouri Kansas City
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 29, 2022


Hiring Department

Dean, School of Dentistry

Job Description

The University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), School of Dentistry seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The successful candidate will lead our institution in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, with the goal of creating a welcoming and inclusive learning and working environment.

The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Dean, Assistant, and Associate Deans, Department Chairs and Supervisors to lead and contribute to organizational planning, evaluation, and resource allocation. The Assistant Dean will work with Student Programs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to achieve and support diverse students in all academic programs. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Business Affairs and Strategic Development, the Assistant Dean will help recruit and retain a diverse workforce and create an inclusive, equitable work environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Works with the Assistant Dean for Student Programs, to develop and/or lead initiatives to recruit and retain diverse students, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups.
  • Works with Chairs and faculty search committees to develop recruitment strategies to attract and retain diverse candidates for faculty positions.
  • Leads the School of Dentistry Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that includes faculty, staff, and students.
  • Serves as an advocate and mentor, especially for underrepresented individuals.
  • Collaborates with other university leaders, representatives, and groups to advance the school’s values, vision, mission, and strategic planning in diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on sustained growth and advancement.
  • Represents the School of Dentistry on university committees/initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Develops, facilitates, and supports curriculum, trainings, policies, practices, and programs that identify, develop and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence for students, staff, and faculty.
  • Creates a positive learning environment, cultural transformation, and climate of accountability at the School of Dentistry.
  • Investigates external funding resources to support and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Communicates broadly the initiatives, strategies, challenges, and successes to internal and external constituents, including alumni and community organizations.
  • Participates in didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion curricula goals, as appropriate
  • Represents the School of Dentistry at national and regional meetings, as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates must hold a master’s degree or higher in counseling or education and/or a professional degree (In-progress).
  • Experience in an administrative role leading diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives.
  • Experience or knowledge of under-graduate and doctoral-level health profession education environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by underrepresented populations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and implement policies, procedures programs that link diversity, equity and inclusion with organizational success and culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively among all groups and across cultures.
  • Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and manage change within an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as an assistant or associate dean or comparable administrative role
Full Time/Part Time

40-hours per week (1.0 FTE), fully-benefit-eligible form date of hire, staff positoin.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin immediately. Apply today!

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

EEO IS THE LAW
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: UMKC Statement on Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the UMKC mission as an urban-serving institution. Kansas City is a particularly diverse city, including African, African American, Asian, German, Irish, Italian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Native American and Slavic communities. Such ethnic diversity, in addition to our thriving neighborhoods of the Westside, Northeast Kansas City and the Eastside, fosters creativity, connection and innovation, which is showcased across the region. Major attractions such as the Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Filipino Cultural Center, the American Jazz Museum, Guadalupe Centers and Mattie Rhodes and Kansas City Irish Fest are a small sample of the many ways our diverse city enriches us.

For the reasons enumerated above, UMKC’s strategic plan prioritizes our commitment to multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion. The university’s values call upon its faculty, staff, students and community to position themselves as global citizens who seek out, embrace and celebrate the many benefits of diversity. UMKC received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in 2019 in recognition of our continued commitment to equity and inclusion. Such commitment is demonstrated across teaching, service and research. We welcome applicants to share in our commitment to these core values and know that you will quickly understand the beauty of calling Kansas City your home.

Please visit these pages to learn more about UMKC’s engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Roos Advocate for Community Change

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion

Annual Report

Multicultural Student Affairs

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