Univ - Open Rank - Division Chief of Applied Craniofacial Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Applied Craniofacial Sciences in the College of Dental Medicine. The Chief will lead the Sections of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. The College of Dental Medicine envisions the role for this newly created division as a model for integrative educational innovation, patient-centered interprofessional care, and basic and translational research offered in a setting that utilizes advanced deployable technologies in a world class clinical setting. We are seeking applications for an open rank tenure track full-time faculty position. The Division Chief provides leadership for faculty, staff and residents in the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Sections. There are 14 faculty members, 10 staff members and 15 residents between the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Sections. The position is available immediately. MUSC is South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health science center. It features Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, a free-standing, state-of-the-art facility with over twenty-seven pediatric specialties and a newly constituted pediatric neurosurgical team for the treatment of the craniosynostosis.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001139 CDM Pediatric Dentistry

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Applied Craniofacial Sciences in the College of Dental Medicine. The Chief will lead the Sections of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. The College of Dental Medicine envisions the role for this newly created division as a model for integrative educational innovation, patient-centered interprofessional care, and basic and translational research offered in a setting that utilizes advanced deployable technologies in a world class clinical setting. We are seeking applications for an open rank tenure track full-time faculty position. The Division Chief provides leadership for faculty, staff and residents in the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Sections.  There are 14 faculty members, 10 staff members and 15 residents between the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Sections. The position is available immediately. MUSC is South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health science center. It features Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, a free-standing, state-of-the-art facility with over twenty-seven pediatric specialties and a newly constituted pediatric neurosurgical team for the treatment of the craniosynostosis.

Responsibilities include:

• Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents and predoctoral students in the pediatric/ orthodontic dentistry program
• Direct patient care in the operating room as part of the faculty practice or in the Orthodontic Dental Faculty Practice
• Align the department with University and College goals and objectives and facilitate and advocate for the department's interest.

• Provide service and/or scholarly expertise to MUSC, the profession, and the community.
• Participation in research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community

Requirements

•DDS/DMD degree from a US or Canadian dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent.

•Completion of a CODA-approved pediatric / orthodontic or combined pediatric/orthodontic dentistry residency program

•Board Certified candidates will be given preference. However, board eligible to become Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or the American Board of Orthodontics within one year of the date of hire.

•Eligible for a South Carolina dental license will be considered.

Applicants who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a history of funded research/training grants, and publications will receive the highest consideration. Candidates with an MS, MSD, MPH, or Ph.D. will be favored. Dual specialty training is also preferred. Candidates with experience treating children and adolescents with special healthcare needs is also desired. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate to office staff, faculty, and senior leadership. They must display initiative, a positive attitude, and commitment to department goals and objectives. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to adapt to change and embrace modern technology, demonstrate the ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning, and incorporate evidence-based oral health care and innovation in student learning and crucial thinking.

The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative and organizational skills and a national reputation as a leader in academic dentistry and research. The individual chosen will be responsible for visionary leadership, management and stewardship of the department’s mission related to research, education, and service. We particularly welcome candidates with a strong background in clinical/translational research, a strong history of funded research, interdisciplinary leadership skills, and a commitment to equity, and inclusion.

Review of candidates will begin immediately, and apply prior to March 1, 2024, to receive full consideration. A start date on or before July 1, 2024, is preferred. The academic rank and salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and commensurate with their experience level.

Clinical Faculty MUSC 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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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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