Chair, Foundational Sciences - Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Professor | East Carolina University - Military Veterans

Job Duties: The Chair of the Department of Foundational Sciences of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine (SoDM) must be eligible to hold the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Associate PRofessor or higher. This position is responsible for mentoring the SoDM's foundational sciences faculty and providing leadership for the department's activities. Foundational Sciences is the home department for faculty in the areas of biological basic sciences and public health services, behavioral sciences and works in close collaboration with the Departments of Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and General Dentistry. In addition, this office works with the Offices of Dental Education and Informatics, Educational Support and Faculty Development, Research, Faculty Affairs, and the residency directors of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry ( AEGD ), General Practice Residency ( GPR ) and Pediatric Dentistry. Specific duties include: Mentoring and providing an academic home for Foundational Sciences faculty, comprised of Public Health, Basic Sciences, Epidemiology, Behavioral and Health Services faculty. Providing administrative support and leadership for the department by communicating priorities, standards, and procedures effectively; articulate a vision for the department; promote shared governance and academic freedom within the department and school. Providing oversight of the department operation and budget; work with faculty, staff, and others in identifying appropriate short-term and long-term goals, in setting priorities, and in focusing resources across the department. - Participating in the teaching and research mission of the Department of Foundational Sciences for approximately 50% of time. Providing oversight, support, recruitment, development and retention of a competent, diverse, and representative faculty and staff. Providing and promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service within the department and school. Providing support in evaluating and recommending faculty members for promotion/tenure and advancement in rank according to the university policies. Participating in program development, reviewing processes, curricular changes, accreditation activities and self-studies. Providing recommendation for teaching assignments within the department. Conducting annual performance review of faculty & staff and merit recommendations to the Dean. Managing the Department budget. Successful track record of funding (e.g., NIH , NSF , HRSA , etc.) Participating in programs and activities for the American Dental Education Association ( ADEA ), American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research ( AADOCR ), International Association for Dental Research ( IADR ), and American Dental Association ( ADA ) to commensurate the role at the school. Representing the department at internal and external academic communities, alumni, business and industry, government, foundations, patient and practitioner groups, and the general community. An understanding and commitment to the primary care mission of the School. T he ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, leaders and staff at all levels, and the ability to work independently. Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean. Contingent upon available funding . Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System ( TSERS ). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. Special Instructions To Application: At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see