Job Description
Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine is seeking a Chair of Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences.
The Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences (DASS) at MUSC's College of Dental Medicine comprises three divisions : Surgical Services & Applied Technology, Applied Craniofacial Sciences, Regenerative Sciences & Periodontology, along with a five graduate residency programs in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Digital Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Periodontics.
Outstanding candidate may be appointed into an endowed position.
Chair is to mentor, grow and provide alignment with the College’s strategic plan and to increase collaboration within divisions and work with other Departments and units within the college.
The Chair of the Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences oversees all aspects of didactic and clinical predoctoral education in oral & maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and periodontics.
The role involves mentoring faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with clinical requirements, managing educational grants associated with predoctoral clinics, and overseeing budgetary responsibilities.
The division chiefs report directly to the Chair.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001138 CDM Orthodontics
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
$0 - $0 - $0
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
The Chair of Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences carries out the following essential job functions :
- Lead education, ensuring alignment with program objectives, competencies and accreditation standards.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to division chiefs and guidance to faculty and staff
- Collaborate with clinical affairs to enhance clinical education experiences and outcomes.
- Oversee budgetary responsibilities for the department, including financial planning and resource allocation and ensure growth.
- Participate in departmental and college-wide committees, meetings, and initiatives.
- Be an active member of and work collaboratively with the Deans Leadership Council (DLC)
- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Maintain active involvement in professional development activities.
- Guide the growth of residency programs to prominence.
Minimum Qualifications :
- D.D.S. / D.M.D. degree from a CODA accredited dental school or foreign equivalent.
- Completion of advanced education program and / or board certification leading to specialty certification in periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics or oral & maxillofacial surgery is preferable.
- Teaching experience in dental education and leadership.
- Experience in clinical education administration and accreditation processes.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Eligibility for licensure or faculty dental license in South Carolina.
- Qualified as a full professor with an outstanding track record in research and scholarly activities.
Collaborative Responsibilities :
- Report directly to the Dean of the College of Dental Medicine.
- Work collaboratively with the other two department chairs; three Associate Deans : Clinical Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Hospital Affairs, as well as the Assistant Dean for Finance.
- Work closely with the Assistant Dean for Innovation in implementing innovative methods in education, research, and continuing education.
Additional
Job Description
Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;
Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile.
Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces.
Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.
Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects;
depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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