Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, invites nominations and applications for the position of dean, Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (MOSDOH) in Kirksville, Mo., which includes a clinic located in St. Louis, Mo. ATSU is a premier, multidisciplinary health sciences university committed to whole person healthcare, education, scholarship, and service.

Position Overview

The dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for MOSDOH, leading a mission-driven dental school known for innovation, community partnerships, and service to the underserved. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, visionary leader with a deep commitment to student and faculty success, interprofessional education, and academic excellence. This individual will foster a culture of integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement while advancing the school's impact in oral health education and public health.

The dean collaborates closely with the deans of ATSU's colleges/schools and the Missouri campus president. The dean may reside in St. Louis or Kirksville with regular travel to the other location (4-5 days per month).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all academic, clinical, fiscal, and student affairs at MOSDOH
• Oversee accreditation efforts, including the CODA self-study process
• Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse and talented faculty and staff
• Strengthen and expand partnerships with community health centers throughout Missouri
• Ensure excellence in predoctoral education, continuing education, and community-based clinical training
• Represent MOSDOH across the University and in professional organizations, promoting innovation and collaboration
• Lead philanthropic and grant development efforts to support institutional growth and innovation

Requirements

Qualifications:

• DDS, DMD, PhD, or EdD degree preferred
• At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in dental education, with a proven track record in academic innovation and program development
• Demonstrated success in leading CODA accreditation efforts and managing complex educational operations
• A strong background in community-based dental education and a commitment to improving access to care for underserved populations
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust, collaboration, and a shared vision among faculty, staff, students, and external partners
• A leadership style marked by transparency, humility, and a deep appreciation for the mission and values of ATSU

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, interested candidates should apply online and submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae by August 31, 2025.

Learn more about MOSDOH and ATSU at www.atsu.edu.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.