Academic Background, Accreditation Standards, Budgeting, Clinical Training, Continuous Improvement, Dentistry, Educational Evaluation, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Orthodontics, Orthopedics, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Publications, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Scholarship, Simulation, Team Player, Thought Leadership, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 201104745 Position Title Director, Graduate Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics State Wisconsin Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Faculty Job Family Faculty # Hours Per Week 37.5 Position Overview
Marquette University School of Dentistry, Wisconsins only dental school, seeks a thoughtful and strategic leader to serve as Director of the Graduate Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
The program is entering a new phase of maturity following recent efforts to strengthen curriculum, operations, and alignment with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards. The next Director will build on this strong foundationensuring continued excellence, stability, and compliancewhile advancing deliberate, evidence-based innovation in orthodontic education and clinical training.
This is a senior faculty leadership role for an individual who can balance operational discipline with forward-looking program development, and who is capable of leading meaningful change without disrupting a well-functioning system.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Administration
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for the orthodontic residency program
- Sustain and strengthen recent improvements in program structure, operations, and CODA alignment
- Oversee faculty assignments, mentoring, evaluation, and development
- Manage program resources, including budgeting, staffing, and long-term planning
- Foster a collaborative, stable, and high-performing culture among faculty, residents, and staff
- Foster communication and continue networking with the Wisconsin Society of Orthodontists (WSO)
Education and Curriculum
- Lead the ongoing refinement of the didactic, clinical, and simulation curriculum
- Ensure consistency, rigor, and excellence in resident education and competency assessment
- Introduce curricular innovation in a deliberate, outcomes-driven manner that builds on existing strengths
- Evaluate and prioritize new educational initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with accreditation standards
Clinical Oversight
- Ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care within orthodontic clinics
- Supervise and support residents and faculty in clinical education
- Strengthen clinical training relevance while maintaining consistency and program integrity
Scholarly Activity and Research
- Maintain the programs strong culture of scholarship and resident research
- Oversee successful completion of masters degree requirements
- Support continued scholarly productivity among residents and faculty
Accreditation and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure full and sustained compliance with CODA standards
- Lead program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous quality improvement
- Prepare for and manage accreditation processes and site visits
Institutional Engagement
- Collaborate with school leadership on strategic priorities and program development
- Contribute to interdisciplinary education and institutional initiatives
- Represent the program within the institution and in national professional organizations
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- DDS/DMD or equivalent dental degree
- Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program
- American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification, or eligibility with certification expected within a defined timeframe
- Eligibility for dental licensure in the State of Wisconsin
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, clinical supervision, or academic leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead programmatic improvement or change within an established academic or clinical environment
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent)
- Prior experience in a leadership role within a CODA-accredited residency program
- Record of scholarly activity, including publications and/or funded research
- Experience in curriculum development and innovation
- Demonstrated success in faculty mentorship and development
- Experience managing program operations, including budgeting and resource allocation
Department Dental School Posting Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
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- Where do you currently hold a valid dental license.
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- Do you have a current Wisconsin dental license?
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- Please include a salary range.
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