Univ - Open Rank - Assistant or Associate Professor, Division of Diagnostic Sciences & Services, Oral Medicine and Radiology Section

Job Description Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the Division of Diagnostic Services and Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences. The primary responsibility of this position involves the clinical supervision and training of pre-doctoral dental students, with emphasis placed on the diagnostic management of medically complex patients who present for treatment in our Urgent Care Clinic. The position will include opportunities in didactic teaching, service, and research across the full spectrum of emergency dental care and oral medicine. With regards to teaching, the position is responsible for serving as Course Director for two pre-doctoral courses: Advanced Treatment Planning and General and Systemic Pathology. An academic focus is expected and can be developed in any number of areas across school programs and strengths. The candidate with competitive credentials may be eligible for the appointment of Division Chief.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC002237 CDM Stoma

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the Division of Diagnostic Services and Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences.  The primary responsibility of this position involves the clinical supervision and training of pre-doctoral dental students, with emphasis placed on the diagnostic management of medically complex patients who present for treatment in our Urgent Care Clinic.  The position will include opportunities in didactic teaching, service, and research across the full spectrum of emergency dental care and oral medicine. With regards to teaching, the position is responsible for serving as Course Director for two pre-doctoral courses: Advanced Treatment Planning and General and Systemic Pathology. An academic focus is expected and can be developed in any number of areas across school programs and strengths.  The candidate with competitive credentials may be eligible for the appointment of Division Chief.

Qualified candidates must have a DMD or DDS degree.  Experience in educational innovation, use of technology in education and computer skills are expected with preference given to those with previous teaching and research experience.  Completion of advanced training programs in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, General Practice Residency, or Oral Medicine is preferred.

Successful applicants should have a South Carolina dental license or meet the requirements for obtaining a teaching license. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Participation in the College’s Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is highly encouraged.

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.

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)

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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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