ChairDirectorClinical Assistant Prof, Idaho Advanced Education General Dentistry Residency (2127)

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Chair/Director/Clinical Assistant Prof Idaho Advanced Education General Dentistry Residency (2127)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work on-campus position
Open until filled

Institution Information

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Job Description

The department chair and program director is responsible for the Idaho Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency (IAGD). The program mission statement reads: The Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Programs mission is to provide an outstanding educational environment where dental residents advance their knowledge and experience over that obtained in the pre-doctoral curriculum and develop a sense of personal responsibility for continued learning and constantly advancing clinical skills while providing caring competent services to their patients. The department chair and program director is expected to participate in appoint and oversee all operational aspects of the program. This position is .50 FTE (20 hours per week) to 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) depending upon the successful candidate.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall educational clinical operational and accreditation oversight of the Dental Residency Program ensuring residents achieve the competencies and proficiencies required for successful program completion.
• Develop implement and continuously evaluate the program curriculum including clinical rotations scheduling didactic instruction distance learning and external clinical experiences ensuring appropriate integration of educational and clinical components.
• Design and implement outcomes assessment processes to evaluate resident achievement program effectiveness and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Teach didactic courses as needed and participate in at least 20% clinical teaching of dental residents.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Pocatello Family Dentistry Clinic and ISU Family Dentistry Clinic in Meridian including operational effectiveness budgetary oversight public service and coordination with clinic leadership.
• Supervise and provide leadership for residency program employees residents and faculty while maintaining definitive authority and responsibility for program and site activities in collaboration with Site Directors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the dental community professional organizations local and state dental societies State Boards of Dentistry and Education civic organizations and other external partners.
• Lead recruitment efforts at dental schools and other appropriate venues to attract highly qualified residents and support recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty.
• Maintain full responsibility for program accreditation through the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) including preparation of self-studies progress reports and other required accreditation materials and ensure ongoing compliance with CODA standards.
• Maintain active faculty responsibilities and ensure continuity and consistency between the Pocatello and Meridian program sites including travel between sites at least monthly as required to support program operations and CODA standards.
• Develop external partnerships and pursue sponsorships and other funding opportunities that support the program and its educational and clinical mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned DDS or DMD degree followed by a completion of an AEGD or GPR dental program with a current license and eligible for licensure in the State of Idaho.
• A minimum of 5 (five) years of experience of Clinical practice in a dental setting.
• Ability to travel to sister site monthly to assure program consistency in both residency locations.
• Experience with budget planning and management.
• Ability to develop relationships and work cooperatively with local dentists and dental schools.
• Ability to effectively develop curriculum for the residents.
• Commitment to building necessary partnerships to increase excellence in the residency program.
• Communication trust transparency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience in strategic planning that fosters collaborative work with faculty to maintain and develop current evidence based practices in dentistry and develop strategies to achieve this in the residency program.
• Possess outstanding creative forward thinking skills the ability to make informed decisions and effectively communicate the rationale for decisions.
• Experience with accreditation agencies.
• A commitment to professional community service based residency program with the expectation of high quality dentistry to be taught to and performed by dental residents.
• Ability to practice dentistry in a faculty based practice on-site.
• Certified in IV Sedation

You must submit your CV/resume cover letter and list ofthree (3) professional references including current contact information. Thisposition will remain open until it is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education experience and appointment status (full-time or part-time).Benefits include comprehensivehealth dental and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigationprovided by HireRight.

Note:Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review our frequently asked questions.

Posting Number: req2825
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Division of Health Sciences

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