Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program - Clinical Assistant Professor,

Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program

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, Two original letters of recommendation, and an official transcript are required for employment. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Dan Boden bodend24@ecu.edu Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Director is responsible for ensuring the program design meets all accreditation standards issued by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Director is also responsible for designing and overseeing the operation of a quality assurance and quality improvement process for the program. The Director reports directly to the Chair of the Department of General Dentistry but will work closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, the Director of Community Dental Practices, the CSLC Directors and Assistant Directors, and other administrators to optimize the delivery of the program and its outcomes.

Specific duties include: Design and develop the curriculum for the AEGD program, including the didactic and clinical components of the program. Prepare required CODA documentation, including accreditation and self-study documents. Develop admission standards and processes, interview, recruit, and select residents for the program. Oversee the administrative aspects and requirements of the program, including supervising the Assistant Program Director and the Program Coordinator. Coordinate with faculty across the SoDM Departments to effectively deliver the didactic program, and work with and coordinate the didactic program with the ECU General Practice Residency Program Director. Provide clinical teaching of the Ross Hall-based AEGD residents as they provide clinical care for patients. Work in coordination with the CSLC Directors and Assistant Directors to support the clinical teaching of CSLC-based residents at the eight CSLCs, as they provide clinical care for patients. Design and develop the resident performance assessment plan and oversee the implementation of the resident performance assessments. Design, develop, and implement a Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement program for the residency. Produce CODA accreditation documentation as required to maintain the accreditation status of the program. Conduct periodic visits to the CSLCs to both support their operations and to provide clinical teaching for the CSLC-based AEGD residents, and to assess the clinical performance of the CSLC-based residents first-hand when required. Work closely with the Chair of General Dentistry, the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, the Director of Community Dental Practices, and the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of the residency program. Prepare and submit grants to secure additional funding for the program. Commitment to evidence-based teaching and practice. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Chair of General Dentistry or the Dean.

Minimum Education/Experience - DDS or DMD from a CODA accredited program Certificate of Program Completion from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education in General Dentistry or General Practice Residency Program 5 years full-time experience teaching in a dental school or an AEGD/GPR program

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation - DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree. Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina (a NC dental license must be secured prior to the first day of employment)

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education - Experience in the business aspects of administration of an AEGD program, grant writing, patient relations, staffing, and financial management. Experience in community outreach activities. Willingness to apply academic experiences of contemporary dental education and traditional educational values to the CSLC model. Demonstrated career progression marked by expanded administrative and leadership responsibilities. Experience with electronic record-keeping, digital imaging, resident assessment, and program evaluation. Knowledge of CODA accreditation standards and experience in CODA accreditation processes.