![]() Chairperson, Department of Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Position Description: The Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, is responsible for providing the preventive and restorative preclinical and clinical content within the dental school pre-doctoral curriculum including preventive, removeable prosthodontic, implant restoration, direct restoration (operative) and indirect restoration (fixed). The Department also participates in the preventive and restorative content for the Dental Hygiene program, Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, and extramural clinics managed by the School of Dentistry and supports the inter and intraprofessional learning opportunities of our students and residents. Teaching is done in a manner consistent with the core values, especially that of humanism. In addition to the formal curriculum, the Department is active in scholarship, patient care, providing continuing education, and service. Department faculty members are integral in all activities of the Department, and teach the students in all areas by instruction and also by example. Expectations of the Department Chair include: 1. Leadership Represent the growing edge of ones discipline through: (a) range of knowledge and skills in the discipline, (b) familiarity with and contribution to the literature, participation in national organizations Role model for faculty and students with regard to: (a) scholarship and clinical skill, (b) commitment to the profession, personal responsibility and habits, (d) continuous growth, (e) humanistic respect for dignity of others, (f) school policy Initiate continuous improvements in: (a) teaching program, (b) staff and departmental operation, collaboration with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Oral Health Education, Assistant Dean for Research, other chairs and faculty in decisions regarding: (a) curriculum, (b) academic standards, faculty standards, (d) research, (e) clinic operation Actively participate in local, regional, and national organizations and networks 2. Faculty development Assess the need for faculty Recruit and bring on board faculty who are: (a) current and growing in their fields, (b) supporters of a model that combines humanism with sound academic standards, contribute to balance the overall strength of the school Mentor and monitor faculty members' careers through: (a) comprehensive orientation, (b) setting mutually agreed goals, providing or working to find needed resources, (d) providing regular feedback and realistic appraisals, (e) account for faculty effort, (f) using progressive discipline and termination if necessary, (g) matching faculty to growth assignments and opportunities where possible, (h) encouraging and facilitating professional connections outside of school Keep faculty informed and make opportunities for their participation through: (a) regular department meetings, (b) distribution of information and policy, encouraging regular attendance and full participation in school functions, (d) compliance with all human resources and faculty policy, (e) assignment of faculty for teaching coverage, including backup 3. Manage the educational program within the discipline D. General management Collaborate with Associate/Assistant Deans and/or Chairs to ensure appropriate faculty coverage in clinics, sim-lab, and classrooms Participate in forming, implementing and enforcing school policy Manage content coordinators within disciplines Plan overall needs and associated expenses Monitor and account for departmental budgets Maintain appropriate relations with the administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni Complete reports and projects in a timely manner Identify resources of financial support for the department and school Attend and support school and university meetings and events Support goals and mission of the school
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