Univ- Open Rank Prosthodontics Faculty- Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences
About the role
The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Reconstructive & Rehabilitation Sciences. The preferred candidate would be a prosthodontist, graduate of an AEGD/GPR program or a general dentist well experienced in removable prosthodontics. The position would involve providing classroom and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral dental students in fixed and removable prosthodontics, as well as potentially implant prosthodontics and the AEGD residency program. The faculty member will work collaboratively within all disciplines of the department and other departments of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom and clinical instruction for pre-doctoral dental students in fixed and removable prosthodontics, as well as potentially implant prosthodontics and the AEGD residency program.
- Work collaboratively within all disciplines of the department and other departments of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.
Requirements
- Hold a DDS or DMD degree.
- Experience in educational innovation, use of technology in education and computer skills are expected with preference given to those with previous teaching and research experience.
- Successful applicant should have a South Carolina Dental License or qualify for a teaching license.
Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree.
Skills
- Experience in educational innovation.
- Use of technology in education.
- Computer skills.
Benefits
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Participation in the Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is anticipated.
Pay
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
Schedule
40 scheduled weekly hours.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent).
- Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Frequent).
- Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent).
- Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (Infrequent).
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Infrequent).
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent).
- Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent).
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent).
- Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Frequent).
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent).
- Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent).
- Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
- Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent).
- Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches, unassisted (Infrequent).
- Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Infrequent).
- Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent).
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Frequent).
- Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Frequent).
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
- Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Frequent).
Benefits
- Participation in the Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is anticipated.