Faculty Open Rank (Tenure Track)- Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

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Company: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science

Location: Chicago, IL 60629

Description:

Director of Group Facilitation
Departmentof Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Hiring Department: Oral Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences (OMDS)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

Posting Close Date: 10/31/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Dentistry (UIC COD) invites applications fora full-time faculty to serve as Director of Group Facilitation. The position isOpen Rank either in Tenure or Non-Tenure Track in the Department of OralMedicine and Diagnostic Sciences.

TheCollege of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State ofIllinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 studentsseeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master's programs. The University offers acomprehensive benefits package, which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life,Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well aspaid leave that includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, theUniversity offers tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for acomplete list of benefits at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.

Theselected individual will be an experienced academic leader in Small GroupLearning (SGL) or related pedagogies who will develop, implement and sustainSGL activities in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) curriculum. Additionally,the individual will have primary responsibilities in providing input andguidance related to the formation of case scenarios used in SGL activities. TheDirector will lead case-writing, as well as improve, administer, and advanceSGL sessions throughout the predoctoral and advanced standing dental degreeprogram. In addition, the Director will participate as SGL facilitator andgrader.

Minimumqualifications include a clinical healthcare degree (DDS/DMD) or its foreignequivalent or a PhD in a related field. Three years of experience inproblem-based learning or related pedagogical methods in health professionseducation. Proven record of administrative responsibility. Experience inevidenced-based dentistry, curriculum development and interprofessionaleducation are highly preferred.

Forfullest consideration, submit a letter of intent, current CV, current clinicallicense (if applicable), and the names of 3 references by October 31, 2024.

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