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Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a strong record in academic administration, student preparation, high-impact research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an appreciation for diversity within disciplines.
  • You will guide research, teaching, and clinical practices; enhance student experiences; foster interdisciplinary collaboration; lead inclusively; and support impactful research initiatives.

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

  • Guide the Faculty in its efforts to build on its strengths in research, teaching, and clinical practice.
  • Inspire intellectual curiosity and creativity.
  • Enhance the student experience, and maximize opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among programs, units, and Faculties across U of T’s tri-campus system.
  • Provide world-class leadership for the Faculty of Dentistry.
  • Appreciate and nurture the value of inclusive excellence in all aspects of leadership.
  • Understand and appreciate the complexities of a large, public, Canadian research university and the multifaceted workings of a health science facility and dental Faculty.
  • Build on the Faculty's strengths in research, teaching, and clinical practice.
  • Support high-impact research, developing partnerships to translate research into practice, and promoting optimal health for all society.
  • Bring an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of disciplines within the Faculty.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Dean of Faculty of Dentistry position?

The Search Committee will begin considering potential candidates immediately and will continue until the position is successfully filled, so there is no specific deadline.

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, with a successful background in quality student preparation, high-impact research, and developing partnerships.

Will candidates be contacted for references?

Yes, the names of three references should be included in the application, but they will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant.

When is the expected start date for the new Dean?

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

Is there a preference for certain demographics in the application process?

Yes, the University of Toronto strongly welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Where should applications be submitted?

Applications may be submitted in confidence, electronically, to Toks Weah, Special Projects Officer at toks.weah@utoronto.ca.

What additional documents are required for the application?

Applications should include a full CV, a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the candidate criteria, why they are interested in the appointment, and what they believe they bring to the role.

What is the role of the Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry?

The Dean will provide world-class leadership for the Faculty, guiding it in research, teaching, clinical practice, and building partnerships to enhance health outcomes in society.

Does the University of Toronto provide accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, in accordance with the AODA, accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters. We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence. The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.