Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs – Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Position Number: 001951
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Department: AAH SODM GDD Management
Department Homepage: https://www.ecu.edu/dental/
Advertising Department: DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division: Academic Affairs
Classification Title: Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs – Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Working Title: Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs – Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Number of Vacancies: 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.000
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): Greenville
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
The School of Dental Medicine has 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, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, 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.
The mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (dental students and dental residents) and 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 educational experiences for dental students and residents and dental care to North Carolina residents. These clinics occur in Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, and Community Service-Learning Centers throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
Job Duties:
The Office of Clinical Affairs in the School of Dental Medicine at East Carolina University ensures the sustainability of clinical operations. The Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical facilities in Ross Hall. These clinics include Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Advanced and Emergency Care, Screening, Special Needs, and Comprehensive Dentistry.
The Assistant Dean collaborates closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices on clinical protocols, infection control, staffing, and quality assurance matters. The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and is appointed in the appropriate academic department based on training.
Specific duties include:
• Working with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Department Chairs, and Division Directors to ensure clinics’ smooth operation and staffing at the appropriate times.
• Ensuring successful operational performance, including exceptional customer service, quality of care, and standardization of administrative and clinical processes and workflows throughout Ross Hall.
• Directing day-to-day management and operation in the Ross Hall clinics.
• Working with the appropriate individuals to establish and enforce clinic protocols.
• Working with clinic administration to ensure availability and proper staff scheduling and coverage of all clinics.
• Working with Patient Care Coordinators to meet patients’ needs promptly.
• Working with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, monitoring operational and productivity metrics to maximize clinical efficiencies in scheduling and utilization.
• Working with the Quality Assurance coordinator to maintain high standards of care and to develop and implement any corrective action plans as necessary.
• Working with the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs to ensure adherence to all university and the SoDM human resource and financial policies.
• Providing leadership to inspire and coach employees in accomplishing strategic and operational goals.
Working closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs:
• To ensure all Ross Hall clinical facilities are well-maintained and meet local, state, and national standards and regulations.
• To report equipment malfunctions to the Facilities Manager.
• To optimize the use of technology to support clinical operations by working closely with the Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics and other informatics experts.
• To ensure patients’ complaints are addressed appropriately.
• To assist in budget planning for clinical affairs and ensure staffing, equipment, and funding are appropriate for the mission requirements.
• To monitor the Ross Hall operating budget to ensure the sustainability of clinical operations.
• To represent the Office of Clinical Affairs at meetings of the School of Dental Medicine, appropriate campus and hospital meetings, and other meetings.
• To ensure CODA standards are met.
• To assist in preparing for Medical Response Training, OSHA, and safety standards.
• To oversee all the clinical ancillary and support services.
• Providing clinical supervision for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students.
• Participating in Faculty Practice (optional).
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs or the Dean.
• Fixed term or tenure track position is available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
• Contingent upon available funding.
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 Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options and various supplemental plans, including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Qualifications
• DDS or DMD (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited dental school
• Five years of clinical dentistry experience
• At least three years of experience in a managerial position, such as a director or associate director of clinics, in an accredited dental school or large (15+ operatory) dental practice
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Eligibility for immediate dental licensure by the State of North Carolina
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
• DDS or DMD (or equivalent) from an appropriately accredited dental school
• Eligibility for immediate dental licensure by the State of North Carolina
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• List of Three References (noting contact information)
For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to:
Nancy Blackmon (PN001951)
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Rob Tempel, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]
Additional Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants with the preferred education and experience must possess minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date: 08/05/2024
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 any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins: 09/04/2024
Rank Level: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://apptrkr.com/5725945
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity for our faculty, staff, learners, and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or [email protected].
Eligibility for Employment
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