Director of Restorative Dentistry

Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry, the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research, community service, and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community with over 7,000 alumni worldwide. The school supports health and wellness through diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services, training dedicated professionals who lead the field.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents (degree tuition-free)
• Generous retirement plan

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000/annual. A variety of factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

About the Role

The Director for the Department of Restorative Dentistry, under the direction of the Department Chair, will administratively manage the largest department at the dental school, overseeing didactic, preclinical, and clinical programs for 580 students plus residents. The Director will handle day-to-day administrative operations, resolving varied problems for students and faculty with minimal supervision and within established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support didactic, preclinical, and clinical restorative dentistry (RD) courses, including preparing and managing Canvas sites, formatting and assembling syllabi, inputting, posting, and proctoring exams
• Prepare and manage schedules for approximately 100 full- and part-time faculty to staff pre-doctoral and AEGD clinics, facilitating redistribution of faculty as needed
• Manage faculty coverage of RD pre-clinical laboratories
• Work with coordinators in other departments to order implant components, maintain inventory, and provide students with restorative parts necessary for patient care
• Maintain digitized implant inventory, tracking, and transferring processes
• Order and manage supplies for Sobel lab and all clinics, labs, and non-clinical operations
• Manage collection of clinical course data for junior and senior restorative courses and implement electronic systems to share student progress prior to grade submission
• Maintain grade spreadsheets and records of departmental competency exams, checking student eligibility for formative and summative competencies
• Coordinate interview agendas for full-time faculty searches and schedule interviews with part-time faculty candidates for adjunct positions
• Maintain attendance records for all full- and part-time faculty
• Prepare memorandums outlining administrative procedures and policies, and monitor compliance
• Assist with faculty evaluations, appointments, reappointments, and interviews
• Provide Examsoft support for department courses and manage Canvas sites for active courses, including importing data for faculty calibration
• Design spreadsheets to improve efficiency of departmental operations
• Arrange programs, events, or conferences, including facilities, catering, invitations, speakers, and budget control
• Manage the Department Chair's calendar and independently schedule appointments
• Resolve varied problems under minimal supervision within established policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing and editing accreditation documents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of directly related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Examsoft and Canvas or comparable systems with the ability to learn new platforms
• Previous experience within a dental or higher education environment

Skills

• Extreme attention to detail and confidentiality
• Exceptional customer service skills and effective communication with internal staff and external customers
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and function independently
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent work ethic and energy level
• Resourcefulness to complete tasks efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and database software
• Knowledge of presentation software
• Ability to work with university information systems (Banner, TU Market, Canvas, Examsoft, Concur, Google, etc.)