Chair of the Department of Reconstructive & Rehabilitation Sciences

Chair of the Department of Reconstructive & Rehabilitation SciencesAbout the CompanyThriving public academic medical institutionIndustry Hospital & Health CareType Educational InstitutionFounded 1824Employees 10,001+CategoriesEducation Cancer Charleston Charleston Metro Dental Medicine Graduate Studies Health Care Health Professions Healthcare Hospitals Hospitals & Clinics MUSC Medical Schools Medical University of South Carolina Medicine Nursing Pharmacy South Carolina Southern United States USCSpecialtieshealthcare research education medical university and muscAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Chair for its Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring, growing, and aligning the department with the college's strategic plan. This role involves fostering collaboration within the department, overseeing all aspects of predoctoral education in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and digital dentistry, and leading the comprehensive care clinical education, including the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program. The Chair will also be tasked with mentoring faculty, ensuring compliance with clinical requirements and accreditation standards, managing educational grants, and maintaining budgetary responsibilities. Strong leadership, management, and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.Applicants for the Chair position at the company's Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences must have a D.D.S./D.M.D. degree from a CODA accredited dental school or foreign equivalent, with advanced training in prosthodontics or restorative dentistry being preferred. Board certification or eligibility in prosthodontics or restorative dentistry is also desirable. A minimum of 10 years' of teaching experience in dental education, a history of leadership and supervision, and experience in clinical education administration and accreditation processes are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of academic and clinical excellence, be eligible for licensure or a faculty dental license in South Carolina, and be qualified as a full professor. Active involvement in professional development activities and a commitment to the advancement of education and clinical practice in the field are expected.Hiring Manager Title Dean of the College of Dental MedicineTravel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsEducation/Academic Administration