Univ- Part Time Clinical Assistant Professor- Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, SC is currently seeking outstanding applicants for a part-time position at the rank of clinical assistant professor for the Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences, Division of Surgical Services and Applied Technology. This position entails responsibilities in the residency program of the department. Responsibilities include didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the oral and maxillofacial surgery program, including on-call coverage, participation in research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community.

Requirements

• DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited US or Canadian dental school
• Completion of a CODA-approved oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program
• Board certification or active candidacy for board certification
• Eligibility for a SC dental license
• Post-offer health assessment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to relate to groups at all levels within the organization, including office staff, faculty, senior leadership
• Initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility and commitment to department goals and objectives
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist (Frequent)
• 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
• Ability 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
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license
• Computer literacy
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent)

Responsibilities

• Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the oral and maxillofacial surgery program
• On-call coverage
• Participation in research programs
• Other collaborative activities within the MUSC community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level