The Bitonte College of Dentistry (BCOD) at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) seeks an outstanding leader to be the Inaugural Chair of the Department of General Dentistry , the College’s largest academic department involved in the implementation of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) curriculum.

This is a full-time tenured or tenure-track appointment at either the associate professor or professor rank. The incumbent is responsible for implementation and integration of the predoctoral curriculum, departmental administration, strategic planning, resource management, and fostering development of faculty. The successful applicant is expected to provide strong leadership and direct involvement in the department’s didactic and clinical education, research, and service missions.

Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and faculty rank
Location: Rootstown, OH

Benefits Offerings Include:
- Hybrid Workplace (Up to two days remote after 6 months; Policy Number: 3349-7-151)
- Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- State Retirement with 14% matching
- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holiday Days
- Wellness Offerings
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Care Coverage Offerings
- Life Insurance
For additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/

Administrative: Will be responsible for the daily operations and long-term vision of the department. This will include hiring/annual reviews of faculty, budget preparation and management, allocation of faculty effort to meet teaching, service and research needs, oversight of quality of faculty teaching, faculty mentorship, plan and foster a growing research program. Must possess excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, effectively present information to individuals at all levels, strong oral and written communication skills that are directed to faculty, staff, and students. Will ensure that all activities are compliant with CODA standards.

Teaching: Provide leadership in the development, assessment and rollout of the new predoctoral (DDS) dental curriculum. This will include working with faculty and staff on course and syllabus development for classroom, preclinical simulation, and clinical learning, content delivery, and continuous quality improvement, The Chair will have extensive and direct teaching responsibilities.

Research: Provide guidance on the development, planning, and growth of a research program for the department. Enhance the resources of the department through grant writing and fund-raising initiatives.

Service: Active participation on college and university committees will be required and assigned. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional dental organizations is strongly encouraged.

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop or kneel. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

For concerns regarding discrimination, please contact the NEOMED Title IX Coordinator: TitleIX@neomed.edu.

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Additionally, the report contains information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by NEOMED; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

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