Department Chair, Periodontics

Company: University of the Pacific
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Please see Special Instructions for more details.For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the UniversityInternal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.Position InformationTitle: [Insert Title Here]Campus: [Insert Campus Here]Department: Department of PeriodonticsPosting Number: F00953Full or Part Time: Full TimeOpen Date: 02/03/2025Close Date: Open Until FilledDays Per Week: 4Weeks Per Year: 52Position DescriptionPrimary Purpose and Essential Functions:The Department of Periodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, is responsible for providing the periodontal preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum including periodontal examination, periodontal diagnosis, disease prevention, non-surgical therapy, and surgical therapy. Content delivery is achieved via courses taught within the Department of Periodontics and integrated courses within the departments of Diagnostic Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. The Department includes the Dental Hygiene program which is managed by the Program Director under the supervision of the Department Chair. The Department also supports learning opportunities for Endo and Ortho residents through lectures and seminars. Teaching is done in a manner consistent with the core values, especially that of humanism.In addition to the formal curriculum, the Department is active in scholarship, patient care, providing continuing education, and service. Department faculty members are integral in all activities of the Department and teach the students in all areas by instruction and by modeling.University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.Expectations of the Department Chair include:

• Leadership: Actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations and networks.
• Manage the educational program within the discipline: Ensure that competencies are current and complete by: (a) continually scanning developments and the state-of-the-discipline, (b) articulating realistic competency standards for students.
• Collaborate with Associate/Assistant Deans and/or Chairs to ensure appropriate faculty coverage in clinics, sim-lab, and classrooms.
• Participate in forming, implementing, and enforcing school policy.
• Manage content coordinators within the discipline.
• Plan overall needs and associated expenses.
• Monitor and account for departmental budgets.
• Maintain appropriate relations with the administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Advocate for needed resources.
• Complete reports and projects in a timely manner.
• Identify resources of financial support for the department and school.
• Attend and support school and university meetings and events.
• Support goals and mission of the school.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of:

• Curriculum management as it relates to the specialty of periodontology.
• Competency based education and assessment.
• Modern pedagogical concepts and application in health professions education.
• HIPAA.
• Trends in oral health and oral health education.
• Dental accreditation standards and processes.Ability to:
  • Promote the dental school mission, vision, and core values.
  • Lead and function in an active change environment.
  • Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students using various means of communication (email, texts, one-on-one conversations, small meetings, large meetings, lectures).
  • Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
  • Listen, follow, collaborate, negotiate, compromise, direct, delegate, refer, and think critically.
  • Inspire excellence and promote innovation.Experience:
    • Minimum of seven years of work experience in a dental school setting with administrative responsibilities.
    • Successful research background.Education:
      • DDS / DMD from an ADA-accredited school of dentistry.
      • Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontology.
      • Valid CPR certification.Working Conditions:
        • Position requires coordination of a variety of responsible duties in stressful situations.
        • Must be available to work additional hours every weekday and some weekends.
        • Distinguishing Characteristics: Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School.Preferred Qualifications:
          • Board certification.
          • Dental private practice, group practice, or public health service.Other:
            • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
            • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
            • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
              • Work performed is primarily general office/administrative/patient care with frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.
              • Requires sitting much of the working day with frequent standing, bending, and walking.
              • Occasional lifting of up to 15lbs should be anticipated.Hiring Range: $170,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.Special Instructions:Contact InformationContact Email: [Insert Email Here]Reference Letter Information:Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? YesMinimum Number of References: 3Maximum Number of References: 4All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.AA/EEO Policy Statement: University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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