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 patientcentered 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 fulltime 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 Carolinas only comprehensive academic health science center. It features Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital a freestanding stateoftheart facility with over twentyseven 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 SubType

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001139 CDM Pediatric Dentistry

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University00

Pay Range

0.00 0.00 0.000

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 patientcentered 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 fulltime 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 Carolinas only comprehensive academic health science center. It features Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital a freestanding stateoftheart facility with over twentyseven 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 departments 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 CODAapproved 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 evidencebased 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 departments 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 candidates qualifications and commensurate with their experience level.

Clinical Faculty MUSC Physical Requirements (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 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 bilateral 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 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 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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