Dean - College of Dental Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (“MUSC”) invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (“Dean”), a bold and mission-driven academic leader ready to advance dental education, oral and craniofacial research and integrated patient care. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected college within a comprehensive academic health sciences system and strengthen its impact in alignment with MUSC’s institutional goals, strategic research priorities and integrated clinical mission. The next Dean will connect educational excellence and discovery with a growing clinical mission, preparing the oral health workforce and advancing the integration of oral and overall health.
The new Dean will shape a long-term vision that advances the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (“College”) through workforce-aligned programs and enrollment growth, continued research expansion and stronger faculty practice partnerships with MUSC Health. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean will serve as a collaborative leader and chief advocate for dental education, research and practice across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who embraces a growth mindset and understands the changing demands of academic dentistry. They will bring scholarly distinction, operational discipline and a commitment to empowering students, residents, faculty and staff. They will bring a record of advancing programs, research and clinical partnerships while sustaining student outcomes and financial performance. Interprofessional learning, workforce responsiveness and leadership development will define their approach. Strategic acumen, emotional intelligence and transparent decisions will help this leader build trust, empower others and foster accountability and collaboration.
The national executive search firm, Korn Ferry, has been retained to assist MUSC with this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations and applications should be directed to MUSC’s consultant, Josh Ward, Ph.D., via email at [email protected].

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000059 CDM Dean's Office

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (“MUSC”) invites nominations and applications for the role of Dean of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (“Dean”), a bold and mission-driven academic leader ready to advance dental education, oral and craniofacial research and integrated patient care. This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected college within a comprehensive academic health sciences system and strengthen its impact in alignment with MUSC’s institutional goals, strategic research priorities and integrated clinical mission. The next Dean will connect educational excellence and discovery with a growing clinical mission, preparing the oral health workforce and advancing the integration of oral and overall health.

The new Dean will shape a long-term vision that advances the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (“College”) through workforce-aligned programs and enrollment growth, continued research expansion and stronger faculty practice partnerships with MUSC Health. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean will serve as a collaborative leader and chief advocate for dental education, research and practice across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who embraces a growth mindset and understands the changing demands of academic dentistry. They will bring scholarly distinction, operational discipline and a commitment to empowering students, residents, faculty and staff. They will bring a record of advancing programs, research and clinical partnerships while sustaining student outcomes and financial performance. Interprofessional learning, workforce responsiveness and leadership development will define their approach. Strategic acumen, emotional intelligence and transparent decisions will help this leader build trust, empower others and foster accountability and collaboration.

The national executive search firm, Korn Ferry, has been retained to assist MUSC with this recruitment. All inquiries, nominations and applications should be directed to MUSC’s consultant, Josh Ward, Ph.D., via email at [email protected].

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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