UNIV - Assistant Professor - CDM

Job Description SummaryThe James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time Endodontist in the Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences, Division of Emergency Services. The Division provides classroom and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral dental students and Post-Graduate Endodontics Students in all areas of endodontics and urgent care. The Endodontist will work collaboratively within all disciplines of the department (Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Radiology, Pain Management, and Basic Sciences and Health Services Research) and other departments of the College of Dental Medicine in a comprehensive care environment.EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeFacultyCost CenterCC003821 CDM Oral Rehab EndodonticsPay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeUniversity-00Pay RangeScheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe position has a leadership role, serving as the Division Chief for the Division of Emergency Services (DES), which is the administrative unit for the pre-doctoral dental students and Post-Graduate Endodontics programs, as well as an Urgent Care Clinic. The Division Chief provides supervision to all faculty and staff in these three clinical areas, management of clinical revenue, oversight of clinical and didactic educational offerings, and provides strategic direction to the Division. When necessary, the Division Chief provides leadership for the recruitment of faculty and staff. The position reports directly to the Chair for the Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences. Currently, the position provides supervision to full-time faculty and staff, and oversees the Endodontic Residency program and Predoctoral clinics.Qualified candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree, have graduated preferably from a CODA Accredited Endodontic Residency program with preference going to board eligible or certified individuals. Experience in educational innovation, use of technology in education, and computer skills are expected with preference given to those with previous teaching and research experience. Successful applicants should have a South Carolina Dental License or qualify for a teaching license. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Participation in the Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is expected. MUSC is an EEO/AA employer—minorities and women encouraged to apply.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)

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