Virginia Commonwealth University
Assistant / Associate / Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Den
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
Full-Time Faculty Position in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry is located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. With a 130-year history, Virginia's only dental school provides opportunities for selected, qualified individuals to study dentistry and oral health through a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S) program, graduate specialty training programs and a dental hygiene program. The VCU School of Dentistry is one of a small number of dental schools in the country affiliated with an academic medical center, the only dental school in the Commonwealth, and the second oldest dental school in the U.S. It is one of five health sciences academic programs on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus of VCU. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This faculty position will provide teaching, mentoring and supervision to Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residents and undergraduate dental students in patient care and in preparation for private practice. Primary teaching responsibilities will be centered on practice management and operations. Participation in faculty practice and research is emphasized. Academic rank, tenure eligibility and salary will be commensurate with the candidate experience and qualifications. Additional incentive salary arrangements will be available through the faculty practice plan. Position Responsibilities: Teaching:
Faculty members are expected to teach in an integrated curriculum system that includes graduate and professional education. Teaching across traditional departmental lines and in multidisciplinary teams is required. Faculty is expected to foster transformative learning that is informed by interdisciplinary and translational research, teaching, scholarship, and creative expression. Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching of pre-doctoral students and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post-doctoral residents. Clinical:
Faculty member will provide teaching and leadership role in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinics and operating rooms, seeing patients, working with residents and students, and working collaboratively with other faculty and staff to promote best business practices and increase clinic productivity. Research:
Faculty member may participate in research protocols and will work collaboratively with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery research programs and investigators. Service:
Faculty member will serve on departmental and other university committees as necessary, and in their professional field. Required Qualifications: DDS or DMD degree Completion of an approved OMFS residency program Eligibility for licensure in Virginia Board certified or an active candidate for certification Ability to teach practice management through clinical and didactic experiences to pre-doctoral students and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post-doctoral residents Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to future dental practitioners or a commitment to acquire and develop such ability that incorporates adult learning theory, evidence-based oral health care, innovation in student learning and critical thinking Demonstrated ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery or a commitment to do so Ability to adapt to change and embrace modern technologies Preferred Qualifications: Oral surgery teaching experience with graduate dental students and post-doctoral residents preferred Advanced skills in both outpatient and inpatient oral and maxillofacial surgery preferred Please Note: Three recent letters of reference or contact information for at least three references will also be required for consideration Employees working in or with VCU Health in any capacity will be required to comply with all relevant health system policies and procedures, including the health system's vaccination requirements Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 1 Tenure: Open Rank: Open Months: 12 Department: School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Salary: Commensurate ORP Eligible: Yes Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. George Deeb Contact Email: gdeeb@vcu.edu
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry is located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. With a 130-year history, Virginia's only dental school provides opportunities for selected, qualified individuals to study dentistry and oral health through a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S) program, graduate specialty training programs and a dental hygiene program. The VCU School of Dentistry is one of a small number of dental schools in the country affiliated with an academic medical center, the only dental school in the Commonwealth, and the second oldest dental school in the U.S. It is one of five health sciences academic programs on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus of VCU. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This faculty position will provide teaching, mentoring and supervision to Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residents and undergraduate dental students in patient care and in preparation for private practice. Primary teaching responsibilities will be centered on practice management and operations. Participation in faculty practice and research is emphasized. Academic rank, tenure eligibility and salary will be commensurate with the candidate experience and qualifications. Additional incentive salary arrangements will be available through the faculty practice plan. Position Responsibilities: Teaching:
Faculty members are expected to teach in an integrated curriculum system that includes graduate and professional education. Teaching across traditional departmental lines and in multidisciplinary teams is required. Faculty is expected to foster transformative learning that is informed by interdisciplinary and translational research, teaching, scholarship, and creative expression. Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching of pre-doctoral students and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post-doctoral residents. Clinical:
Faculty member will provide teaching and leadership role in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinics and operating rooms, seeing patients, working with residents and students, and working collaboratively with other faculty and staff to promote best business practices and increase clinic productivity. Research:
Faculty member may participate in research protocols and will work collaboratively with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery research programs and investigators. Service:
Faculty member will serve on departmental and other university committees as necessary, and in their professional field. Required Qualifications: DDS or DMD degree Completion of an approved OMFS residency program Eligibility for licensure in Virginia Board certified or an active candidate for certification Ability to teach practice management through clinical and didactic experiences to pre-doctoral students and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post-doctoral residents Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to future dental practitioners or a commitment to acquire and develop such ability that incorporates adult learning theory, evidence-based oral health care, innovation in student learning and critical thinking Demonstrated ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery or a commitment to do so Ability to adapt to change and embrace modern technologies Preferred Qualifications: Oral surgery teaching experience with graduate dental students and post-doctoral residents preferred Advanced skills in both outpatient and inpatient oral and maxillofacial surgery preferred Please Note: Three recent letters of reference or contact information for at least three references will also be required for consideration Employees working in or with VCU Health in any capacity will be required to comply with all relevant health system policies and procedures, including the health system's vaccination requirements Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty Full time equivalent: 1 Tenure: Open Rank: Open Months: 12 Department: School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Salary: Commensurate ORP Eligible: Yes Contact Information: Contact Name: Dr. George Deeb Contact Email: gdeeb@vcu.edu