Chair of the Department of Orthodontics Contract

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Nov 11, 2024
Deadline:

Academic Category: Standing Faculty

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private
employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic Ivy League school consistently
ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education opportunities, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a
beautiful urban campus, with easy access to various educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The
University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families,
generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of
health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

School Center Overview:

Established in 1878, Penn
Dental Medicine is among the oldest university-affiliated dental schools in the nation. Penn Dental Medicine (PDM) aims to provide students
with the highest quality clinical and research environment while shaping the future of care. Join Penn Dental Medicine to live that mission
every day by supporting the research and clinical needs of our patients, students, staff, and community. With PDM, you can maximize your
career potential at an Ivy League Institution and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and students.

Position
Description:

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for Chair of the Department of
Orthodontics. This full-time tenure or clinician-educator track faculty position is at the Associate or Full Professor level. It involves
the administrative responsibilities for the academic, research and clinical programs of the Department. Preference will be given to
applicants with a strong commitment to research as part of our tripartite mission of research, teaching, and patient care.

The
Department of Orthodontics is a leader in predoctoral and postgraduate orthodontic education, spearheading a path of clinical excellence
built on a strong foundation of evidence-based practice. The Department has educational and clinical facilities within the School of Dental
Medicine, as well as CODA-approved advanced education certificate program in orthodontics. Residents can also pursue a Master of Science in
Oral Biology (MSOB) and a Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) concurrently with the advanced education certificate program. Current
research within the Department ranges from basic to clinical research, with a strong publication record and support from extramural
funding.

The chair is responsible for developing programs that support the school’s priorities based on our Mission and Vision
statements. This role includes the overall administration and leadership of all aspects of the academic departmental programs, research, and
teaching. It involves strategic planning and goal setting, financial management, faculty recruitment and development, oversight of graduate
and DMD educational programs, research, interactions with other departments and supporting the service missions of both the school and the
university. This role requires an individual who can promote collaborative research, improve educational programs, and ensure delivery of
exceptional clinical care.

The School of Dental Medicine is searching for an individual with outstanding leadership and academic
accomplishments including: