UNIV - Orthodontics Graduate Program Director - College of Dental Medicine

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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.  

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 burnetel@musc.edu or to JBECDM, MUSC, 173 Ashley Ave, MSC 507, BSB 447, Charleston, SC  29425

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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.

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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. (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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