Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education
Larkin UniversityRole Overview
Larkin University is hiring a Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education. This is a full-time role in Jagadhri. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Larkin University
Job Title – Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education
Job Type – Full Time
Location – Winter Garden, Orlando
Department – Biological and Behavioral Education
Position Reports to – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or Dean of the School of Dental Medicine
Anticipate Start Date – January 2027
Position Summary
The Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education provides leadership, administration, and oversight of the biological and behavioral science components of the predoctoral dental curriculum. This position ensures the curriculum supports the development of foundational biomedical knowledge, behavioral competencies, and evidence-based decision-making necessary for patient-centered dental care.
The Director works collaboratively with course directors, department chairs, and academic leadership to support curriculum planning, implementation, faculty coordination, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with institutional goals and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Biological and Behavioral Education program within the dental curriculum
- Lead curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives across the program
- Ensure integration of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences throughout the predoctoral dental curriculum
- Coordinate scheduling, educational resources, and program operations related to biological and behavioral science instruction
- Monitor course outcomes, student performance data, and curriculum effectiveness to support continuous improvement
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to align learning objectives, teaching methods, and assessment strategies
- Support faculty recruitment, mentoring, development, and collaboration within the department
- Deliver didactic, seminar, case-based, or integrated instruction in biological and behavioral sciences as assigned
- Mentor and advise students in academic progress, professional development, and evidence-based decision-making
- Participate in accreditation preparation, institutional committees, scholarly activity, and service to the university and profession
- DDS, DMD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical or behavioral science discipline
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, or eligibility for appointment at that level
- Demonstrated experience teaching within a health professions or dental education program
- Experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, program administration, and assessment
- Strong commitment to evidence-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student success
- Experience in dental education and CODA-accredited academic programs
- Experience with curriculum integration, accreditation processes, and educational innovation
- Record of scholarship, academic leadership, and faculty mentorship
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Where is the Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education position at Larkin University located?
This position is based in Jagadhri. Larkin University has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education at Larkin University earn?
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When was the Associate/Professor and Director of Biological and Behavioral Education role at Larkin University posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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