Chief Learning Officer

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

Chief Learning Officer leading ADEA’s mission to advance the quality of dental education. Focusing on competency-based dental education and providing educational programs for ADEA members.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $205,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in higher education leadership, with a focus on competency-based dental education and the application of educational technologies. Proven ability to manage diverse teams, develop strategic educational programs, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

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Higher Education LeadershipCompetency-Based Dental EducationEducational Technology ImplementationSupervisory and Managerial ExperienceStrategic Planning and Program Development

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignAdult EducationProgram ManagementBudget ManagementClinical Care Models

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationFlexibilityGuidance and Mentorship

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformsEducational Delivery ModelsWebinar Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Continuing EducationCertification in Adult Education

Industry Keywords

Dental EducationHealth Professions AssociationCommission on Continuing Education Provider RecognitionInterprofessional EducationAdaptive Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead ADEA’s mission to advance the quality and role of dental education to inspire all learners to serve the public, promote health, and improve care.
Focus on initiatives to advance competency-based dental education, interprofessional education and continuous learning across the dental education continuum.
Lead ADEA’s professional development and dental education unit, providing ADEA members the education, training, research, and clinical care models to succeed in the emerging academic and health care environments.
Apply current, or develop new, innovations to improve the delivery of health education and harness emerging technologies to improve the learning experience.
Supervise and mentor key staff positions.
Oversee and manage all dental education programming (predoctoral, allied, and advanced dental education) offered through the Office of Learning.
Facilitate Office of Learning support with all dental education programming offered throughout the Association.
Develop strategic planning for workshops, meetings, webinars, and electronically supported educational offerings.
Explore and apply new technology and educational delivery models to improve access to and experience of the adaptive learner.
Manage the budget within the Office for Learning.
Ensure compliance with the Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CCEPR – CERP).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fifteen or more years of cumulative experience in higher education (higher education or health professions association, or higher education academic institution) including more than five years of experience at a senior leadership level.
Doctoral degree in dentistry, a health professions field, higher education/adult education or related fields.
Certification in continuing education, adult education, and/or curriculum design a plus.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of higher education, adult learning, educational technologies (including online learning) and related academic programs.
Demonstrated capacity for communication and problem solving in a complex organization.
Must possess previous supervisory, senior managerial and fiduciary experience.
Ability to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines while ensuring the project team works collaboratively to plan and execute programs efficiently and with accuracy.
Capable of leading as a team player, with flexibility and ability to provide guidance and hands-on input for the good of the team as necessary.
Ability to lead strategically and work independently with limited direction towards agreed-upon goals.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and collaborate well with others from different backgrounds.
Ability to travel to external member meetings to support ADEA events, as needed, including some weekends.
Ability to work a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, dental and life insurance
wellness benefits
a 35-hour work week
generous paid leave
403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution