Senior Faculty Position - Chair of Community Dentistry

Eastman Institute for Oral Health - University of Rochester

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention.

The Department is responsible for graduate education in public health, community dentistry, and epidemiology; research in community oral health and oral disease prevention; and administrative oversight for Community Dentistry outreach programs. It maintains a close working relationship with the School of Medicine and Dentistry's Department of Public Health Services, the School of Nursing, and the Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, the department collaborates with the City of Rochester School District, the Monroe County Department of Health and the Dental Bureau of the New York State Department of Health. With a rich heritage in teaching, research excellence, and community service, the department partners with various community health advocates and health care providers.

The Chair will be responsible for leading, recruiting and developing a high-functioning team; enhancing the success of clinical operations; continuing to develop the quality and scope of the educational program; and strengthening the productivity and impact of the department’s research enterprise.

Nominees and applicants with an MPH, PhD or equivalent degree in a health-related field with advanced training in epidemiology, public health or biostatistics will be given highest consideration. Preference will also be given to individuals with grant funding and/or the demonstrated ability to build a strong research program. Administrative experience involving community health programs and a DDS, DMD or equivalent degree are required.

Nominees and applicants should demonstrate scholarly distinction appropriate for appointment at the Associate or Full-Professor level. The University offers a significant compensation package commensurate with qualifications of the appointee and includes the opportunity to join the Medical Center faculty group practice.

Letters of nomination or application should include a brief background statement, including academic and research interests, administrative experience, and the names and addresses of three references. Letters and a current CV or resume should be sent to Sue Gibbs sue_gibbs@urmc.rochester.edu.

The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply for all of the positions.

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