Description
Medical University of South Carolina
James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences
Section in Pediatric Dentistry
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Predoctoral Director in Pediatric Dentistry. This director will lead the educational, clinical, community and outreach service components for the dental student in Pediatric Dentistry. We are seeking applications for an open rank tenure track full-time faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. 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 27 pediatric specialties.
Responsibilities include:
Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of predoctoral students and residents in the pediatric dentistry program
Direct patient care in the operating room as part of the faculty practice or the opportunity for outside practice
Participation in research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community
Development of outreach/offsite clinical experiences for predoctoral students
Active engagement with school-based community programs
Provide service and/or scholarly expertise to MUSC, the profession, and the community
Requirements
DDS/DMD degree from a US or Canadian dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Completion of a CODA-approved pediatric dentistry residency program
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Eligible for a South Carolina dental license
Applicants who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a history of funded research/training grants, publications, and active engagement with predoctoral dental programs, will receive the highest consideration. Candidates with an MS, MSD, MPH, or Ph.D. will be favored. Candidates with extensive experience treating children and adolescents with special healthcare needs in the operating room are also desired. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate to office team members, 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 critical thinking.
Review of candidates will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until an appointment is made. A start date on or before June 1, 2025, is preferred. The academic rank and salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and commensurate with their experience level.
The position is open until filled. MUSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please submit a letter of interest, including a statement of career goals and curriculum vitae, to: https://musc.career-pages.com/jobs/univ-clinical-assistant-professor-cdm-charleston-south-carolina-united-states-d5dab0c6-e888-4e2e-9add-f7e931e5eee7
