Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position as the Orthodontics Graduate Program Director.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001138 CDM Orthodontics
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The primary area of responsibility of the faculty position is to lead the Orthodontics Graduate Program, including active participation in the teaching, research, and patient care components of the program. Position also requires teaching in the predoctoral orthodontic curriculum. The successful candidate must have a creative and positive attitude toward maintaining a collaborative work environment. Opportunities are available for intramural faculty practice.
Required qualifications include a D.M.D., D.D.S. degree or equivalent and advanced training in Orthodontics with ABO Board certification. Academic rank and salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and commensurate with level of experience. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in didactic and clinical teaching, scholarship, and program administration. Applicants who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a history of funded research/training grants, and publications will receive the highest consideration.
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. We particularly welcome candidates with a strong background in clinical/translational research, a strong history of funded research, service on CODA and other national organizations, interdisciplinary leadership skills, and a commitment to equity, and inclusion. Review of candidates will begin immediately, and applications will receive full consideration prior to May 15, 2024. 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.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please send a current CV and three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Tariq Javed c/o Ms. Ellen Burnette (electronic submission preferred) to or to JBECDM, MUSC, 173 Ashley Ave, MSC 507, BSB 447, Charleston, SC 29425.
Additional Information
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.
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