UNIV- GPR Program Director - College of Dental Medicine

Job Description Summary The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (JBECDM) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a Program Director for a new Rural General Practice Residency (GPR) Program in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC002237 CDM Biomedical Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine (JBECDM) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a Program Director for a new Rural General Practice Residency (GPR) Program in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The position is administratively located in the JBECDM’s Department of Biomedical and Community Health. The GPR will consist of three sites, including a main clinic in Florence, SC with smaller ‘spoke’ clinics in the rural communities of Marion, SC and Lake City SC. The selected individual will have primary responsibilities for the administration of the GPR, including but not limited to (a) all aspects of clinical training of residents; (b) development and implementation of the curriculum; (c) evaluation of program content; (d) evaluation of faculty and resident performance; (e) oversight and evaluation of resident and faculty at off-site rotations; (f) maintenance of residents’ education records; and (g) application, interview, recruitment, and selection of residents. The position must also ensure that the program complies with the programmatic requirements as laid out by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Program Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership, overseeing dental operations, mentoring, and supervising dental staff and ensuring superior quality patient care. The Program Director will develop strategic goals and direction, manage the recruitment and retention of dental staff, and supervise dental staff, including regular performance appraisals and feedback. The Program Director will manage the budget of the GPR program and clinics under the supervision of the position. Monitoring financial and clinic production, ensuring annual goals are accomplished are an essential component of the position. Didactic Instruction Required Courses - The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, a CODA-accredited institution. MUSC provides all required didactic coursework virtually. The Program Director will provide oversight of the instruction, facilitating essential components of the curriculum in coordination with the Masters of Science in Dentistry Program Director. Seminars – The Program Director will develop and implement weekly seminars in alignment with the CODA-approved curriculum. Literature Review & Case Conferences – The Program Director is responsible for leading all weekly learnings related to literature reviews and case conferences. Clinical Instruction The Program Director manages resident schedules. The position serves as an attending faculty, as well as coordinates oversight by other attending faculty. The position is responsible for ensuring a sufficient variety of cases to ensure compliance with CODA standards. This means the position is responsible for building a referral network with community dentists, hospitals, long term care facilities and other venues that patients with complex medical needs might be served by the GPR program. The position calls for an experienced and mature mentor with recognized people skills who can provide an evidence-based approach to post-graduate education and clinical care in a community health center environment. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess a DMD, DDS, or equivalent degree and be eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Completion of General Practice Residency (GPR) Program or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two professional reference letters with their application. Percentage of time The GPR Program Director will be expected to manage time using the following percentage below as a guideline, with the understanding that there are seasonal fluctuations due to programmatic requirements such as program applications, reports to CODA, etc. Program Administration: 20% Clinical Instruction/Attending: 50% Didactic Instruction/Facilitation: 10% Professional Development/Scholarship 10% Service committee membership, outreach, etc. 5% Other Duties as Assigned: 5% Review of candidates will begin April 21,2025 and applications will be accepted until July 31, 2025. A start date on or before August 1, 2025, is preferred. The academic rank and salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and commensurate with their experience level. 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) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. 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