What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - School of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial S position at West Virginia University?
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR
WVU SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown, WV is seeking applications effective immediately for a full time, 12 month appointment, tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels, patient care, and scholarly activity.
The successful candidate will be expected to serve as a course director and supervise students enrolled in the undergraduate DDS program and graduate program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; participate in clinical activities including intramural private practice and expansion of the research initiatives in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Additionally, the candidate will continue to grow the already active clinical services at the School of Dentistry and WVU Hospitals. The candidate should have a proven record of clinical excellence, strong communication skills, team building and a willingness to foster faculty and staff development through continuing education. The Department sponsors an advanced education training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a one-year internship.
Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited US or Canadian Dental School or a foreign equivalent and be eligible for a West Virginia dental license. Information regarding licensure in WV can be obtained at http://www.wvdentalboard.org/. Prior academic and/or private practice experience is desirable; specialty board eligibility or certification is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.
The Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health are part of the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Campus located in the historic community of Morgantown, West Virginia. Located only 80 miles south of Pittsburgh, Morgantown is easily accessible to major metropolitan areas in the East and Midwest. It has been named one of the best small cities in the U.S.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Determination of faculty salary and academic rank is within the purview of the Dean and Faculty Evaluation Committee and will be commensurate with qualifications.
Electronic submission of application with supporting credentials (letter of interest addressing the requirements above, current curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references including names, postal addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, and permission to contact these references) can be made at: http://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=28432. For more information on the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and Health Sciences Center see http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sod or http://www.hsc.wvu.edu.
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