Faculty - Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene - Associate Dean

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences•Manchester, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (FSDH) seeks an Associate Dean (AD-M) to lead the dental hygiene program on the Manchester campus. This role reports to the Dean and works closely with the FSDH leadership team, overseeing academic and operational activities such as faculty assignments, classroom and laboratory planning, budget management, and resource allocation. The AD-M will assist with hiring, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating adjunct faculty, contribute to strategic planning and school operations, and support decision-making across the program. The position also includes teaching and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. A key responsibility is ensuring compliance with CODA accreditation standards and all applicable Board of Registration in Dentistry (BORID) regulations. This appointment is contingent upon the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approval of the proposed program expansion, with a decision anticipated in March 2027. The anticipated program expansion is set for July 1, 2027.

Requirements

Doctoral degree preferred; candidates with a master's degree and significant relevant experience will be considered.
Eligibility for New Hampshire dental hygiene licensure and a Local Anesthesia permit.
Evidence of continuing education in educational methodology and teaching innovation.
Minimum of 5 years of full-time faculty experience in dental hygiene education.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in higher education.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience as a dental hygienist.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical teaching experience in dental hygiene education, including supervision of clinical teaching teams.
Experience teaching in remote, hybrid, and online learning environments using virtual instructional platforms.
Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and commitment to student success.
Record of scholarly activity commensurate with an academic appointment, including presentations, publications, and other professional contributions.
Experience with CODA accreditation standards and program assessment, including managing or evaluating compliance requirements.
Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, curriculum development, and student mentoring.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and professional associations.
Commitment to fostering humanistic learning and working environments that values multiple perspectives and supports student success.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a dental hygiene program director preferred.
Experience teaching in graduate dental hygiene programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching academic courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate level, subject to institutional need. Specific teaching assignments are determined by the Dean.
Advise and support students through office hours, scheduled appointments, email, telephone, and other University-approved communication methods.
Maintain active involvement in research and scholarly activities commensurate with academic rank, including the development of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other scholarly work that supports and enhances teaching, service, and professional practice.
Support the integration of a humanistic environment within the curriculum and co-curricular experiences to broaden student learning and increase awareness of health disparities and healthcare access.
Participate in University, School, and professional service activities, including committee service, professional organization involvement, community engagement, University ceremonies, and student-focused activities.
Utilize the University’s learning management system (LMS) to post syllabi, assignments, course materials, assessments, and communications.
Provide service activities that include student mentoring, ongoing course development, curriculum enhancement, and assessment activities.
Contribute to the periodic review, evaluation, and revision of departmental courses and curricular offerings.
Provide accreditation-related information and program data as requested regarding teaching responsibilities, assessment activities, and administrative assignments.
Maintain advanced knowledge and expertise within the discipline through continuing education, professional development, and engagement with current evidence and best practices.
Build and maintain professional relationships with organizations and stakeholders within the healthcare and higher education sectors.
Participate in collaborative programs, school, and institutional initiatives that support strategic goals and student success.
Contribute to the interprofessional learning environment for students that include identifying sites for external rotations, collaborating with community partners, and interdisciplinary student-focused initiatives.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Dean.