General Dentistry Faculty - Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor

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Position Information

Job Title

General Dentistry Faculty - Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor

Position Number

001909

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

AAH SODM CPDREG1 SLC 3 Lilling Sup

Department Homepage

https : / / www.dental.ecu.edu

Advertising Department

DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF

Division

Academic Affairs

Classification Title

General Dentistry Faculty- Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor

Working Title

General Dentistry Faculty- Community Service Learning Center, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor

Number of Vacancies

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and / or candidate qualifications.

Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City)

Lillington

Position Type

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category

Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Job Duties

The General Dentistry Faculty at a Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) of the School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University, is a full-time faculty member who will provide leadership and supervision of educational and clinical activities in the Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) while providing a full range of general dentistry services in an underserved community. The Faculty Dentist (FD) works within the School's Office of Extramural Clinical Practices, Clinical Affairs, Academic Affairs, and in collaboration with the offices of Business and Financial Affairs, Dental Education and Informatics, and General Dentistry to support all of the School's programs and initiatives in partnership with the CSLC Faculty and staff. Additionally, the FD works closely with other local, state, and regional healthcare organizations to provide information and services related to the CSLC.

The responsibilities include oversight of the clinical operations, both as a provider and as mentor to dental students and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residents. The FD provides primary dental care to eligible patients, maintains and establishes clinical protocols consistent with the standard of care, and works with other faculty and the business manager by providing leadership in the implementation of a quality assurance program and adherence to infection control standards in the CSLC. The FD will also provide leadership in ensuring the CSLC is a state of the art dental educational and care delivery facility. The individual in this position may also serve as the Director of the Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) in Lillington. Responsibilities also include management of all clinically-related patient matters and management of paid and volunteer clinical faculty as needed.

Additional specific duties include, but may not be limited to, the following :

80%

• Working with the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices and Director of Community Dental Practices in development and supervision of a CSLC.
• Providing high quality dental care to the patients at the CSLC, directly and while supervising students and residents.
• Guiding patient referrals and follow-up with appropriate personnel.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers in the clinical setting.
• Working with the Department Chair of General Dentistry and Director of the AEGD Program to facilitate and ensure consistency in clinical education and evaluation of fourth year students and AEGD residents assigned to the CSLC.
• Mentoring AEGD residents and fourth year dental students and supervising their clinical education and community service activities.

20%

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

Minimum Education / Experience

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education

Advanced education in dentistry (AEGD, GPR or military comprehensive dentistry residency).

Experience in a rural community dental practice.

Three years' experience in the practice of general dentistry and / or a dental educational environment.

Demonstrated experience in building teams to identify problems and develop solutions.

Proficiency in the disciplines of general dentistry, including pediatric dentistry

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Two to three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to :

Nancy Blackmon (PN001909)

Employee Support Services

ECU School of Dental Medicine

1851 MacGregor Downs Road

Greenville, NC 27834

Questions can be directed to :

Dr. Harold Zald , Search Committee Chair at zaldh21@ecu.edu

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education / experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

01 / 21 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11 : 59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

02 / 05 / 2025

Rank Level

Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

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https : / / ecu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 83174

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