Director, Community Service Learning Center, Lillington

Director, Community Service Learning Center, Lillington Position Number SoDM-LI Vacancy Open to ECU Employees Department

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Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Director, Community Service Learning Center, Lillington Working Title Director, Community Service Learning Center, Lillington Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.0 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. $15,000 Position Location (City) Lillington Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Dentist) 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, 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 rural populations 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 provide 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

INTERNAL POSTING

Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University. 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 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 a 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 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 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 duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices and the Director of Community Dental Practices in the 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.
• 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 pertains to the CSLC so as to assure its financial sustainability.
• Supporting the Director of Community Dental Practices and the CSLC Business Manager in the process of staff recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
• Participating in faculty meetings and designated dental school activities is required of all full-time faculty members.
• Maintaining current dental skills 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/Experience Earned Doctorate in Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery or equivalent Demonstrated administrative experience Record of teaching effectiveness Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty members, administrators, and students Current SoDM Faculty License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation NC Dental License Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Advanced education in dentistry (preferably AEGD, GPR, or military comprehensive dentistry residency). Five years' experience in the practice of general dentistry and/or a dental educational environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dental educational/clinical environment. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with interested organizations, agencies, and individuals. Demonstrated experience in providing dental treatment for underserved populations. Demonstrated experience in building teams to identify problems and develop solutions. License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order 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) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Two to three original letters of recommendation 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 of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of recommendation submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of recommendation not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to: Nancy Blackmon (PN SoDM-LI) Employee Support Services ECU School of Dental Medicine 1851 MacGregor Downs Road Greenville, NC 27834 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. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Job Open Date 04/28/2026 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 05/13/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable