Chief of Pediatric Dentistry

6 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States University of California , San Francisco Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, which includes the residency program, didactic and clinical education, and research programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, as well as a distinguished record of research and clinical excellence in dentistry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Division in its education, research, and service missions.
  • Develop and implement a Division strategy, including the associated annual budget and operating plans.
  • Lead the development of a dentistry research agenda, including consistent performance targets and metrics.
  • Develop and implement scientific communication strategies to inform, link, and bond scientific faculty within the Division and with the health system.
  • Develop and implement plans for recruiting key faculty and succession planning necessary to achieve the goals of the Division Strategy.
  • Evaluate performance of faculty, trainees, and staff in line with UCSF guidelines for departments/divisions.
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of an active research program.
  • Coordinate interactions between researchers and graduate training programs in collaborative institutions.
  • Establish collaborations for local, regional, and international research; facilitate the growth of new and existing research programs; and expand collaborations in line with institutional direction.
  • Develop plans for philanthropic support for research programs, including promotion of extramurally funded research, generation of gifts and endowments, creation and licensing of intellectual property, and the negotiation of contracts for clinical research and other services.
Requirements
  • Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree or equivalent and be qualified to be appointed at the associate professor or professor level at UCSF in the academic series most appropriate to their experience and qualifications.
  • The candidate must be board-certified in pediatric dentistry.
  • Must be licensed or able to practice dentistry in the state of California.
  • Administrative and leadership experience in an academic setting, such as in a program (research or clinical), section, division, department, or research.
  • Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion, through research, teaching and mentoring, or clinical activities to advance the health of underserved populations.
  • The successful candidate should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills and a reputation as a leader in academic dentistry.
  • Distinguished record of research and clinical excellence in dentistry.
  • Experience and expertise in dealing with a wide range of programs and specialties.
  • Expertise in identifying, enunciating, and addressing major issues and challenges in pediatric dental care, education, and research.
  • Strong leadership, as well as organizational and communication skills, are needed to effectively operate in the complex environment of an academic medical center and effectively manage conflicting agendas.
  • Ability to define a vision and execute it; should be a visionary who sees potential and opportunity.
  • Highly collaborative with experience in facilitating and coordinating researcher and physician-scientist alignment activities.
  • Superior communication skills. Should be a very skillful negotiator.
  • Record of success in mentoring and developing faculty and supporting them in their academic and teaching endeavors.
  • Capability to succeed in different environments as an effective change agent, capable of making tough decisions.
  • High energy and enthusiasm balanced with a highly professional demeanor.
  • Ability to build bridges and function as a team player who is willing to work with other departments to leverage individual and team strengths.
  • Effective balance of personal and professional life, ensuring the ability to manage stress and a challenging workload.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active research and grant portfolio desired.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $145,500-$309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Applications should be received by the initial review date to receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.

Please apply online at: with a cover letter, CV, statement of contributions to diversity, statement of research, statement of teaching, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of appointment.

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