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Director, Community Service Learning Center (Lumberton)

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INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to candidates currently employed by East Carolina University.

East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter and cv/resume.

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

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Job Title Director, Community Service Learning Center (Lumberton)
Position Number SoDM-DL
Vacancy Open to ECU Employees
Department AAH SODM CPDREG1 SLC4 Lumberton Sup
Department Homepage https://dental.ecu.edu
Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Director, CSLC Lumberton
Working Title Director, CSLC Lumberton
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $12,000 - $15,000
Position Location (City) Lumberton
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit 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, adjunct Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, adjunct Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, adjunct Dean for Academic Success and the adjunct 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 practices 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 all over North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Job tasks The Director of General Dentistry (Faculty Dentist) 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 abilities and supervision of all 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 Director 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. Additionally, the Director 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 Director provides primary dental care to eligible patients, maintains and establishes clinical protocols consistent with the standard of care, and works with the business manager by providing leadership abilities in the establishment and direction of a quality assurance program and adherence to infection control standards in the CSLC. The Director will also provide leadership abilities in ensuring the CSLC is a state of the art dental educational and care delivery facility. Responsibilities also include management of all clinically-related patient matters and management of paid and volunteer clinical faculty.
Additional specific tasks include, but may not be limited to, the following:
80% of Time:
• 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% of Time:
• Working with faculty to design and maintain quality/performance standards for patient care and development of operational and financial goals.
• Working with the Business Manager and appropriate school personnel to develop and execute the annual budget that pertain to the CSLC so as to assure its financial sustaincapability.
• Supporting the Director of Community Dental Practices and the CSLC Business Manager in the process of staff recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
• Ensuring continuing compliance with all local, state and federal laws, regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
• Participating in faculty meetings and designated dental school activities required of all fulltime faculty members.
• Maintaining current dental expertise and practicing general dentistry consistent with the philosophy of the school.
• Identifying solutions to local access to healthcare needs and coordinating community/regional outreach and health promotion programs.
• Working closely with all School of Dental Medicine faculty and staff to ensure that the CSLC is a vibrant and integral part of the dental school.
• Acting as an ambassador for the school while actively participating in local community/regional programs and events.
This position reports directly to the Director of Community Dental Practices of the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/practice Earned Doctorate in Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery, demonstrated administrative practice, record of teaching effectiveness commensurate with Fixed Term title of adjunct or Associate Professor, with the capability to interact effectively with faculty members, administrators, students, and commitment to higher education.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation NC dental license

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education • Advanced education in dentistry (preferably AEGD, GPR or military comprehensive dentistry residency)
• Five years' practice in the practice of general dentistry and/or a dental educational environment.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a dental educational/clinical environment.
• Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with interested organizations, agencies, and individuals.
• Demonstrated practice in providing dental treatment for underserved populations.
• Demonstrated practice in building teams to identify problems and develop solutions.

License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to candidates currently employed by East Carolina University.

East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter and cv/resume.

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

Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable.
Job Open Date 10/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
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. 10/25/2024
Initial Screening Begins 10/26/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/81112
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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 10/11/2024 / Viewed 1 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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