Job Description Summary

The Division of Regenerative Sciences & Periodontology at the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Faculty member (20% FTE) to support its clinical and educational missions. This position focuses on clinical supervision of residents and predoctoral students, didactic teaching, and support of clinical systems and quality initiatives.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC003857 CDM Periodontics

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as attending faculty in the Periodontics Resident Clinic

• Serve as attending faculty in the Predoctoral Periodontics Clinic

• Provide direct clinical supervision, instruction, and evaluation of residents and predoctoral dental students

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care in compliance with divisional and institutional standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage in resident and/or predoctoral clinics during faculty absences, as needed

• Serve as attending faculty in the Screening/Radiology Clinic when needed

• Deliver predoctoral Periodontics lectures according to divisional needs

• Provide training and support to residents and faculty in:

• Epic Wisdom

• X‑Guide dynamic navigation implant planning software and hardware

• Assist with development and optimization of Epic clinical note templates for clinics outside of Periodontics

Work Schedule

• One day per week (typically Thursdays)

• Morning: Resident Periodontics Clinic

• Afternoon: Predoctoral Periodontics Clinic

Required Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or equivalent dental degree

• Eligibility for faculty appointment at MUSC

• Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching within Periodontics

• Eligibility for South Carolina dental licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic Wisdom

• Experience with implant planning and dynamic navigation systems

• Prior academic or clinical faculty experience

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Clinical Faculty

Department of Advanced Specialty Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina