Job Description Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC CDM) is seeking applications for a full-time Deputy Director for its Center for Rural Oral Health Research and Community Engagement in Mullins, SC. The Deputy Director’s primary role is to oversee a portfolio of rural oral health training initiatives designed specifically to address rural oral health inequities. The Deputy Director serves as the point of contact and lead administrator for faculty desiring to conduct research through the Center and its statewide and regional partnerships. The faculty position is in the Department of Biomedical & Community Health Sciences with an appointment in the Division of Population Oral Health. Qualified candidates may have the option of the faculty appointment classified on tenure track, based on qualifications.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003835 CDM Population Oral Health

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC CDM) is seeking applications for a full-time Deputy Director for its Center for Rural Oral Health Research and Community Engagement in Mullins, SC. The Deputy Director’s primary role is to oversee a portfolio of rural oral health training initiatives designed specifically to address rural oral health inequities. The Deputy Director serves as the point of contact and lead administrator for faculty desiring to conduct research through the Center and its statewide and regional partnerships. The faculty position is in the Department of Biomedical & Community Health Sciences with an appointment in the Division of Population Oral Health. Qualified candidates may have the option of the faculty appointment classified on tenure track, based on qualifications.

Administrative Responsibilities. The Deputy Director supports the Director with all aspects of the daily operations of the Center including but not limited to supervision of Center staff, project management of grants and research initiatives, development of new service and outreach opportunities, and coordination of community events. Because the position is based in Marion, the Deputy Director serves as the point of contact for issues related to the physical building such as security, information technology and security, and reporting damage or repair needs.

Education Responsibilities. The Deputy Director provides leadership to continuing education initiatives convened by and at the Center. The position also serves as the Course Director for Preventive Dentistry, a required course for the predoctoral dental program. The position is expected to guest lecture in additional courses as appropriate.

Research Responsibilities. The Deputy Director is expected to develop independent and collaborative research with MUSC and MUSC Health colleagues, as well as partners from communities and other academic institutions. The position will serve as a co-investigator on a portfolio of existing funded research awarded to the College.

Previous experience working in an academic environment and dental safety net setting such as a community health center is required. Experience working with dental practices and dental benefit administrators is preferred.

Successful applicants must be a licensed dental hygienist, and have a Masters of Public Health degree and PhD (or equivalent terminal degree, e.g. DrPH, DSc) in health services research, public health, public policy, or similar discipline area. At least 10 years of professional work experience is required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Clinical Faculty MUSC Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) 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 floor level to 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)

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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