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Department Chair of Pediatric and Community Dentistry
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York


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Date Posted Aug. 2, 2024
Title Department Chair of Pediatric and Community Dentistry
University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Department Head/Head/Chair
  • Preventive & Community Dentistry
    Dentistry - General
 
 
The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine seeks a Department Chair of Pediatric and Community Dentistry. One of seven departments in the School of Dental Medicine, the department is charged with providing oral health care for individuals from infancy through adolescence while providing education and training to pre-doctoral dental students, pediatric residents and to other clinical specialty programs. This department also has the responsibility to oversee our Community Dentistry programs. The ideal candidate is an outstanding leader with a a strong record in teaching, patient care and community service experience.

The Chair will be responsible for:
  • Overall administration, strategic leadership, financial stewardship, academic oversight and faculty development.
  • Serve as a member of the School’s senior leadership team and will be responsible for driving strategic priorities for the department as determined in collaboration with the Dean.
  • Work closely with the School’s administration to lead the development and implementation of innovative academic, patient care, and research programs based on the new SDM strategic plan.
  • Evaluate and guide the professional development of faculty and staff in the department and will collaborate with faculty and staff throughout the University and affiliated hospitals.
  • Focus on obtaining resources for academic and research programs and projects.
  • Committed to support teaching activities, interdepartmental and interprofessional education and possess through training and experience a deep understanding of basic clinical sciences.
  • Ability to lead change and adapt to current educational and clinical technology, including but not limited to digital dentistry and AI.
  • Reaching out to alumni and community members to encourage engagement with the school and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Plays a major role in the School’s accreditation and planned curriculum revision.
 
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 
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