Univ- Clinical Instructor- Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences

Job Description Summary

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a 20% faculty position in the Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Predoctoral Prosthodontics.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003856 CDM Pre-Doctoral Digital Dentistry

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina is seeking applications for a 20% faculty position in the Department of Reconstructive and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Predoctoral Prosthodontics.

Primary responsibility will be one day per week of clinical instruction for pre-doctoral dental students and may include AEGD residents.  Successful candidates will be expected to have knowledge and clinical experience in all areas of operative and fixed prosthodontic restorative dentistry. Knowledge and experience with digital dentistry workflows is preferred, such as the Sirona/Dentsply Cerec system for scanning and milling. The position currently serves weekly on Friday, with digital dentistry in the morning and general dentistry in the afternoon. The faculty will work collaboratively within all disciplines of the department and other departments of the College of Dental Medicine in a comprehensive care environment. Participation in scholarly activities is expected.

Qualified candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree.  Previous AEGD/GPR certification is recommended. Experience in utilizing digital dentistry applications and use of technology in education and computer skills are expected.  Preference given to those with previous teaching or comprehensive dentistry practice experience.   Successful applicants should have or will attain a South Carolina Dental License or qualify and attain a teaching license. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.  Participation in the Dental Faculty Practice for private patient care is anticipated.

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. (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. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Com