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Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

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University of Toronto

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Toronto
  • 11d left

AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong record in academic administration, a background in student preparation and research, and a passion for enhancing student experiences and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • You will lead research, teaching, and clinical practice, enhance student experiences, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support inclusive excellence in a large, public research environment.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will possess an exemplary record of academic administration at a comparable research-intensive institution.
  • This track record will include a successful background in quality student preparation, and in supporting high-impact research, developing partnerships to translate research into practice, and promoting optimal health for all society.
  • The Dean will inspire intellectual curiosity and creativity.
  • They will bring an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of disciplines within the Faculty.
  • They will enhance the student experience, and maximize opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among programs, units, and Faculties across U of T’s tri-campus system.

Responsibilities

  • As the first dental school to be founded in Canada, U of T Dentistry has been a trailblazer in dental specialties and clinical innovations.
  • The Dean will guide the Faculty in its efforts to build on its strengths in research, teaching, and clinical practice.
  • The Dean will be a distinguished and respected scholar and creative leader, with outstanding achievements in the health sciences and education, and with an exemplary record as an administrator.
  • The Dean will have in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, clinical practice, education, and research generally.
  • They will understand and appreciate the complexities of a large, public, Canadian research university and the multifaceted workings of a health science facility and dental Faculty.
  • The Dean must appreciate and nurture the value of inclusive excellence in all aspects of their leadership.
  • The Dean reports to the Vice-President and Provost and is a member of the University’s senior leadership team.
  • The Dean sits on several senior tables, including the Principals and Deans Group and the Council of Health Sciences.
  • The Dean will inspire intellectual curiosity and creativity.
  • They will bring an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of disciplines within the Faculty.
  • They will enhance the student experience, and maximize opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among programs, units, and Faculties across U of T’s tri-campus system.

FAQs

What is the effective date for the appointment of the new Dean?

The appointment of the new Dean will be effective July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as mutually agreed.

What qualifications are required for the Dean position?

The successful candidate will possess an exemplary record of academic administration at a comparable research-intensive institution, a successful background in quality student preparation, and experience in supporting high-impact research and developing partnerships to translate research into practice.

How should I submit my application?

Applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Toks Weah, Special Projects Officer, at toks.weah@utoronto.ca and must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references.

Is there a specific focus on diversity in the application process?

Yes, the University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from marginalized groups, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous individuals, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.

Will references be contacted without my consent?

No, references will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant.

Where can I find more information about the Faculty of Dentistry?

More information about the Faculty of Dentistry can be found on their website at http://www.dentistry.utoronto.ca.

To whom does the Dean report?

The Dean reports to the Vice-President and Provost and is a member of the University’s senior leadership team.

What responsibilities will the Dean have regarding research and education?

The Dean will guide the Faculty in building on its strengths in research, teaching, and clinical practice, while also fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the student experience.

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