Chair, Associate/Full Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry • Stony Brook, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Chair, Associate/Full Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (Tenured)

Location: Stony Brook, New York
Open Date: Aug 09, 2024
Deadline: Sep 09, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) at Stony Brook University (SBU) is seeking applications for a full-time (12-month), tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full or Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. The position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine and is a member of its Executive Committee. Major administrative and leadership responsibilities for the department include recruitment, scheduling, and development and evaluation of staff and faculty. The chair ensures department goals are in alignment with the strategic plans of the school, Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) and the university. The chair is responsible for the management of financial, space, and equipment resources of the department, and has oversight of dental student and orthodontic/pediatric dentistry resident curriculum and clinical operations. Other duties involve supporting the school's compliance with SBU, SBM and SDM best practices; continuing research and scholarly endeavors; serving on select school committees; engaging in school, university and professional dental organization governance; connecting with and cultivating department alumni; and participating in the school's affiliated faculty practice.

Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that develops strong and supportive relationships with students, residents, staff and faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to promote collegiality, collaboration, and cultural diversity among members of various education, research, and service communities. An understanding of, and experience in, working within a complex educational, service, and research organizational structure is necessary. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.

Salary, administrative augmentation and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Stony Brook University is a premier employer that provides exceptional rewards, including start-up packages and medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as professional development funds and relocation assistance. The university's competitive salaries and benefits packages include generous retirement plans and tuition assistance for employees, wellness initiatives, and more.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
DDS/DMD degree (or foreign equivalent) from a CODA-accredited dental school/college or international equivalent degree. Certificate from a CODA-accredited advance education program in orthodontics and/or pediatric dentistry. Board Certification by the American Board of Orthodontics and/or the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Didactic and clinical teaching experience at a dental school/college. Tenured faculty member at present institution and qualifies for continuing appointment (tenure) under the Guidelines for Faculty Appointment and Promotions of the SDM. Record of scholarship in a defined area of expertise. Five years or more of academic dental administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Seven years or more of clinical experience in orthodontics and/or pediatric dentistry. Eligible for, or has, a New York State Dental license or a Restricted Dental Faculty license.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD and post-doctoral training in a related field. Active NIH funding. Collaboration in grantsmanship with various dental, health care and other disciplines. Participation in CODA accreditation process – dental school/college and advanced education programs in orthodontics and/or pediatric dentistry. Demonstrated record of recruitment, mentoring and retention of faculty. Participation in organized dentistry at the local, state or national level.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/151415. All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin the application process. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site or contact its Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact Maria Gundy at maria.gundy@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Special Notes
Tenure position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Dental Medicine (School of Dental Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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