Univ - Open Rank - Division Chief, Division of Prosthodontics - College of Dental Medicine

Summary: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking applications for the position of Division Chief for the Division of Prosthodontics in the College of Dental Medicine, Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences, at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Employment Information Entity: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ).

Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub-Type: Faculty. Cost Center: CC003840. CDM Oral Rehab Removable Prosthodontics.

Pay Rate Type: Salary. Pay Grade: University-00.

Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Job Description: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking applications for the position of Division Chief for the Division of Prosthodontics in the College of Dental Medicine, Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences, at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The Division Chief will provide academic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Division of Prosthodontics and will report directly to the Department Chair. The Chief will provide leadership for the Pre-Doctoral Digital Dentistry Clinic, Removable Prosthodontics Clinic, and Implant Prosthodontics Clinic, as well as the Division's faculty and educational activities. The Division provides classroom and clinical instruction to pre-doctoral dental students and contributes to graduate dental education through the Digital Dentistry Residency and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency. The Division's educational and clinical activities encompass removable prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and digital dentistry. The Division Chief will work collaboratively with faculty and leaders across all disciplines within the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine to advance interdisciplinary education, clinical care, scholarship, and innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development and integration of digital workflows and technologies in prosthodontic education and clinical care.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must hold a DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree and have completed a CODA-accredited prosthodontics residency program. Candidates who are board certified or board eligible in prosthodontics are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in dental education, educational innovation, and the integration of technology into teaching and clinical care. Demonstrated leadership experience, teaching experience, scholarly activity, and/or research experience are preferred. The successful candidate must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a South Carolina dental license or teaching license, as applicable. Salary and academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Participation in the Dental Faculty Practice and provision of private patient care are expected.

Physical Requirements: 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) Equal Opportunity and Diversity 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.