Univ- General Practice Dental Residency Faculty Position -Department of Biomedical Community Health Sciences

Job Description Summary The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (JBECDM) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a full-time dental faculty for a new Rural General Practice Residency Program (GPR-P) in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Faculty Cost Center CC001348 Human Resources Administration Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (JBECDM) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a full-time dental faculty for a new Rural General Practice Residency Program (GPR-P) in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The position is administratively located in the JBECDM’s D epartment of Biomedical and Community Health . The GPR-P will consist of three sites, including a main clinic in Florence with smaller ‘spoke’ clinics in the rural communities of Marion and Lake City. T he selected individual will have primary responsibilities for serving as a supervising/attending faculty for the GPR-P residents, as well as assist the Program Director with administration duties, including but not limited to: (a) development and implementation of the curriculum; (b) evaluation of program content; (c) oversight and evaluation of resident and faculty at off-site rotations; ( d ) maintenance of residents’ education records; and ( e ) application, interview, recruitment, and selection of residents . The position must also ensure that the program complies with the programmatic requirements as laid out by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Didactic Instruction Required Courses - The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, a CODA-accredited institution. MUSC provides all required didactic coursework virtually. The faculty will participate in course directorship as needed by the program . Seminars – The position will work with the Program Director to develop and implement weekly seminars in alignment with the CODA-approved curriculum. Literature Review & Case Conferences – The position will support the Program Director with facilitating all weekly learnings related to literature reviews and case conferences. Clinical Instruction The position serves as an attending facult y . The position is responsible for supporting the Program Director in ensuring a sufficient variety of cases to ensure compliance with CODA standards. The position calls for an experienced and mature mentor with recognized people skills who can provide an evidence-based approach to post-graduate education and clinical care in a community health center environment. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess a DMD, DDS, or equivalent degree and be eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two professional reference letters with their application. Completion of General Practice Residency (GPR) Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program . (Preferred but not required) P ercentage of time The position will be expected to manage time using the following percentage below a s a guideline, with the understanding that there are seasonal fluctuations due to programmatic requirements such as program applications, reports to CODA, etc. Clinical Instruction/Attending: 7 0% Didactic Instruction/Facilitation: 10% Professional Development/Scholarship 10% Service committee membership, outreach, etc. 5% Other Duties as Assigned: 5% Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional Job Description 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) 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. 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