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Job Description: Chair of the Department of Special Needs Dentistry  

Position Overview: The Chair of the Department of Special Needs Dentistry  will lead and oversee all aspects of graduate dental education, research in oral and medical sciences, and administrative functions for interdisciplinary and special needs dentistry clinical programs. This role is pivotal in advancing integrated oral health and primary care, developing a new IDD Institute, expanding services for patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions, and creating and enhancing training programs and fellowships in accessible dentistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance graduate dental education. Develop and implement training programs and fellowships in special needs dentistry.
• Conduct and promote research in oral and medical sciences related to special needs dentistry.
• Manage all interdisciplinary and special needs dentistry clinical programs, including the IDD Institute, Complex Care Center, and Specialty Care clinic.
• Foster an environment that integrates oral health and primary care.
• Lead the development of a new IDD Institute.
• Expand service line growth for patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions.
• Formulate and execute strategic plans and policies for the department.
• Plan, lead, organize, and direct the clinical, educational, research, community, and business affairs of the division.
• Represent the department within the medical center, university, and with external stakeholders.
• Work with other division and department chairs to develop multidisciplinary teams and break down academic silos.
• Oversee all phases of administration, including budgetary authority.
• Ensure maximum operating efficiency of faculty, staff, and trainees through effective communication and relationships.

Outstanding candidates will possess the following key characteristics:

• Ability to work effectively with professional peers, department members, colleagues in other departments, and senior leaders. Outstanding interpersonal skills, integrity, and commitment.
• Dynamic, forward-thinking individual capable of leading program direction and strategy.
• Proven leader with administrative and management experience.
• Accomplished academic career with sufficient experience for successful leadership.
• Strong understanding of finance, operations, and business development.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree with a license to practice in NY State, demonstrated scholarly distinction appropriate for appointment at the Associate or Full-Professor level, and have a demonstrated ability to build strong collaborations involving interdisciplinary and/or specialty care/accessible dentistry programs, and furthering interprofessionalism.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.