Program Director 2

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

5h

About The Position

The Program Director oversees the operation of a program or a center. Is responsible for budget preparation and management as well as performance of the employees in the program or center. Loma Linda University School of Dentistry is seeking applicants or nominations of candidates for the position of Director of Center for Dental Research, which is a full-time faculty position at the level of Associate Professor or above. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the operation of the Center, which includes Divisions of Laboratory Research, Clinical Research, Research Services, and Micro-Imaging Facility. The candidate is also expected to conduct own funded, independent research. The Center Director reports to the Dean of School of Dentistry. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree required or an equivalent degree in biomedical or related sciences
• Minimum four years of related experience required
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• provide leadership
• be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies
• work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• think critically
• work independently
• perform basic math and statistical functions if applicable
• manage multiple assignments
• compose written material
• work well under pressure
• problem solve
• organize and prioritize workload
• recall information with accuracy
• pay close attention to detail
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary
• hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in biomaterials, bioinformatics, biomechanics, cancers, cell biology, histology, biochemical or molecular biological assays, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• oversees the operation of a program or a center
• responsible for budget preparation and management
• responsible for performance of the employees in the program or center
• managing the operation of the Center, which includes Divisions of Laboratory Research, Clinical Research, Research Services, and Micro-Imaging Facility
• conduct own funded, independent research
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree