Univ - Open Rank - Division Chief of Applied Craniofacial Sciences
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe 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.EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC -
Univ)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---FacultyCost
CenterCC001139 CDM Pediatric DentistryPay Rate TypeSalaryPay
GradeUniversity-00Pay Range$0 - $0 - $0Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work
ShiftJob DescriptionThe 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:
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
DescriptionPhysical 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)If you like working with energetic
enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!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. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
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