Director of Restorative Dentistry

Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry is searching for a Director of Restorative Dentistry!

As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world. In 2023, the school proudly celebrated its 160th Anniversary. 

Kornberg supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services. Our students become dedicated and ethical professionals who honor the traditional models of dental care while staying focused on discovering new ones. 
We train the experts who lead the field.

Our renowned faculty and staff provide students with a wealth of opportunities and resources, including smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics and a preclinical lab that emphasizes collaboration. Students pursue postbaccalaureate, predoctoral, continuing education and advanced education in general dentistry programs.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
Paid time off 
11 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $75,000 to $85,000/annual
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary: 
The Director for the Department of Restorative Dentistry, under the direction of the Department Chair, will be responsible for administrative managing of the largest department at the dental school that is responsible for didactic, preclinical, and clinical programs and grades for 580 students plus residents.  The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of the department and resolving varied problems of students and faculty under minimal supervision and within established policies and procedures. Primary responsibilities will be to support both didactic, preclinical, and clinical restorative dentistry (RD) courses including preparing and managing Canvas sites; formatting and assembling syllabi; inputting, posting, and proctoring exams; preparing, managing, and adjusting all clinical, pre-clinical, and didactic schedules for approximately about 100 full and part time faculty members. In addition, the Director will be responsible for working with the coordinators in other departments to order implant components, tag and store the implant components and keep track of the inventory, and to provide students with support necessary for patient care; ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies for all clinics, labs and non-clinical operations; managing the collection of  all course data for restorative courses and implementation of electronic systems to share student progress prior to grade submission; maintaining records of departmental competency exams; assisting with faculty evaluations, appointments, reappointments, interviews etc.; managing Canvas sites for active courses, and importing data for faculty calibration; and managing Department Chair’s calendar and independently scheduled appointments. Other responsibilities will include maintaining attendance of all full and part time faculty; preparing memorandums outlining and explaining administrative procedures and policies; providing Examsoft support for department courses; arranging programs, events, or conferences including arranging for facilities, catering, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers, controlling event budgets etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: 
*Proficient in Examsoft and Canvas or comparable systems with the ability to learn. 
*Previous experience within a dental or higher education environment.

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Extreme attention to detail as well as confidentiality. 
*Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external customers.  
*Self-motivated. 
*Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and has the ability to function independently and efficiently. 
*Determine order of priority and self- initiate.  
*Solid time management and organizational skills.  
*Excellent work ethic and energy level.  
*Resourcefulness to get any job done.  
*Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
*Knowledge of Microsoft applications, spreadsheets and database software.  
*Knowledge of Presentation software.  
*Ability to work with University information systems (Banner, TU Market, Canvas, Examsoft, Concur, Goggle, etc.).

Essential duties: 
*Support both didactic, preclinical, and clinical restorative dentistry (RD) courses.  Preparing and managing Canvas sites, formatting and assembling syllabi, inputting, posting, and proctoring exams, order materials for preclinical courses, coordinate preclinical faculty schedules.
*Prepare and manage schedules for approximately 100 full and part-time faculty to staff pre-doctoral and AEGD clinics, facilitate redistribution of faculty to other clinics on a needed basis when there is a shortage of faculty.
*Manage faculty coverage of RD pre-clinical laboratories
*Work with the coordinator(s) in other departments to order implant components through the implant grants to provide predoctoral students with the restorative parts necessary for patient care
*Maintain inventory of implant component for pre-doctoral clinics 
*Maintain digitized implant inventory, tracking and transferring process.
*Order supplies for Sobel lab 
*Manage collection of clinical course data for junior and senior restorative courses and implementation of electronic system to share student progress prior to grade submission. Maintain grade spreadsheets for both clinical courses.
*Maintain record of departmental competency exams by checking for student eligibility to challenge formative and summative competencies, and 
*Coordinate interview agendas for full time faculty searches.
*Schedule interviews with part-time faculty candidates for adjunct positions.
*Maintain attendance of all full and part time faculty.
*Prepare memorandums outlining and explaining administrative procedures and policies to supervisory workers, and monitors compliance.
*Assist with faculty evaluations, appointments, reappointment, interviews etc.
*Provide Examsoft support for department courses.
*Manage Canvas sites for active courses, import data for faculty calibration etc.
*Design spreadsheets as for greater efficiency of departmental operations.
*Arranges programs, events, or conferences by arranging for facilities and caterer, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget.
*Manages Department Chair’s calendar and independently schedules appointments.
*Resolves varied problems under minimal supervision and within established policies and procedures.
*Assist in preparing and editing accreditation documents.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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