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 redefining oral health worldwide. The school supports health and wellness through diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services, training dedicated professionals who blend traditional care with cutting-edge discovery. Students benefit from smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics, and a collaborative preclinical lab.

About the Role

The Director for the Department of Restorative Dentistry will administratively manage the largest department at the dental school, overseeing didactic, preclinical, and clinical programs for 580 students and residents. Reporting to the Department Chair, this role handles day-to-day administrative operations, resolves student and faculty issues, and supports restorative dentistry (RD) courses. Responsibilities include preparing and managing Canvas sites, assembling syllabi, proctoring exams, and adjusting schedules for approximately 100 full- and part-time faculty members.

Responsibilities

• Support didactic, preclinical, and clinical restorative dentistry (RD) courses, including preparing and managing Canvas sites, formatting syllabi, inputting/posting/proctoring exams, and ordering materials for preclinical courses.
• Prepare and manage schedules for ~100 full- and part-time faculty to staff pre-doctoral and AEGD clinics; redistribute faculty as needed.
• Manage faculty coverage of RD preclinical laboratories.
• Collaborate with coordinators in other departments to order implant components via grants, track inventory, and provide restorative parts for student patient care.
• Maintain digitized implant inventory and manage the tracking/transferring process.
• Order supplies for the Sobel lab.
• Collect clinical course data for junior/senior restorative courses and implement electronic systems to share student progress before grade submission; maintain grade spreadsheets.
• Maintain records of departmental competency exams, verifying student eligibility for formative and summative competencies.
• Coordinate interview agendas for full-time faculty searches and schedule interviews for adjunct candidates.
• Track attendance of all full- and part-time faculty.
• Prepare memorandums outlining administrative procedures/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 departmental efficiency.
• Arrange programs, events, or conferences (facilities, catering, invitations, speakers, budget control).
• Manage the Department Chair’s calendar and schedule appointments independently.
• Resolve varied problems with minimal supervision within established policies/procedures.
• Assist in preparing and editing accreditation documents.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
• Proficient in ExamSoft and Canvas (or comparable systems) with the ability to learn new platforms.
• Previous experience in a dental or higher education environment preferred.

Skills

• Extreme attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• High work ethic, energy, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (spreadsheets, databases, presentation software).
• Familiarity with university systems (Banner, TU Market, Canvas, ExamSoft, Concur, Google).

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $75,000–$85,000/annual. Factors reviewed include job duties, education, experience, internal equity, department budget, and funding source.