Department:

ASOD Orthodontics - 434500

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Chair, Department of Orthodontics

Admin Appointment with Faculty Rank

FAC0005080

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent on qualifications

01/01/2025

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, patient care, and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class health care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The ASOD Department of Orthodontics is an internationally recognized group of oral health professionals that support a dental education program, an orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics advanced dental education program and a master's degree program; as well as community service and outreach, faculty practice and scholarship activities, directed at diagnosis and treatment of patients with malocclusions and diverse craniofacial or oral and maxillofacial conditions.

The ideal candidate is an outstanding leader that will direct a high-performing and passionate department in our education, patient care, community service and research missions. The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the intramural orthodontics Dental Faculty Practice. Other requirements include excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills; possess skills in teaching and mentoring students and faculty; a strong history of clinical excellence; a strong history and continued interest in research and productive scholarship and a minimum of five years of leadership and/or administrative supervisory experience. In addition to a primary faculty appointment in the Orthodontics Department in either a full-time fixed-term track or tenure/tenure track position, the selected candidate will hold a secondary, at will administrative assignment as Department Chair reporting to the Dean. Faculty rank and track will be determined once the top candidate is identified.

DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree and at least five years of leadership and/or administrative supervisory experience in academic orthodontics. American Board of Orthodontics certification or equivalent is also required. Eligibility for dental licensure in NC or NC Instructor's License, and evidence of scholarship to qualify for an appointment at the associate or full professor level is required. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with education, experience and academic accomplishments.

Experience with CODA accreditation is preferred.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.