Special Care Dentistry Faculty- General Dentistry Faculty-Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor,

Special Care Dentistry Faculty- General Dentistry Faculty-Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, Position Number:

600040

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with

Qualifications Position Type:

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category:

Faculty (Dentist)

Organizational Unit Overview:

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:

The Special Care Dentistry Faculty member is responsible for facilitating the ECU School of Dental Medicines commitment to providing care for patients with special needs and to preparing students and residents to care for such patients in their future practices. The Special Care Faculty Member oversees the operation of the Special Care Clinic in the School of Dental Medicines Ross Hall, coordinating and providing patient care in that location, while also maintaining a regular Operating Room Schedule at Vidant Medical Center and its affiliated Surgi-Center for patients requiring special dental care services under deep sedation or general anesthesia. The Special Care Dentistry Faculty reports directly to the Chair of the Department of General Dentistry and works closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and other administrators.

Specific duties include:

Providing care to patients with special needs in the outpatient and hospital setting in a manner that is appropriate for the patients age and clinical condition, while educating students and residents in the treatment of special needs patients. Providing and coordinating care in SoDM clinics while educating students and residents in the treatment of a wide range of patients with special needs, including those with: Learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental delay Mental health diagnoses Dental phobias Complex medical conditions Physical disabilities, including individuals who must be transported by gurney or wheelchair and who may not be able to transfer to a dental chair Individuals who are morbidly obese Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patients physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs Collaboration with specialty and general dentistry faculty in providing care to patients with special needs Effective communication with all stakeholders, including referring colleagues, medical clinics, group homes, nursing homes, and special care institutions and organizations Promoting Special Care Dentistry by forging links with other professional colleagues as well as external organizations such as learning disabilities teams, patient care coordinators, hospital consultants and other health care providers Actively engage in community outreach and service activities on a regular basis, with particular emphasis on working with special care populations Planning for the future expansion of educational research and care for patients with special needs within the School of Dental Medicine Conducting basic or clinical research, and/or other scholarly activities, that will qualify for appropriate promotion Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the School of Dental Medicine, including both a community- based and a generalist model of dental education Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Pre-Doctoral Clinical Education, Chair of General Dentistry, or the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine 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 options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS . These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS. Contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required Qualifications:

DDS or DMD degree (or equivalent) Certificate from a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program or a Fellowship in Geriatrics or a Special Needs Fellowship or equivalent experience. Ability to be licensed in the State of North Carolina Experience in providing dental treatment to patients in the operating room Experience providing dental care and support to individuals with special needs License or Certification Required by

Statute or Regulation:

NC Dental License Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in resident and/or student evaluation Experience with electronic record keeping and digital imaging Experience in community outreach activities Certification to provide conscious sedation ACLS certification 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 original letters of recommendation are required for employment. The candidate of choice should have the original signed letters mailed to: Carlee Smith 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 Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Initial Screening Begins:

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