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Assistant/Associate/Professor-In-Residence/Program Director Advanced Education Pediatrics, School of Dental Medicine [R0149632]
ROLE OF THE POSITION The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is a CODA‑accredited 24‑month postdoctoral education program that awards a Certificate of Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry. The Program Director is responsible for overall broad oversight of the program including the curriculum and its development, implementation, clinical operations, monitoring, assessment, reporting and evaluation as it relates to Pediatric Dentistry and in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Program Director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all UNLV School of Dental Medicine quality assurance measures and protocols, eHR (AxiUm) records audits, and coordinating similar compliance measures associated with affiliate, external rotation locations such as the University Medicine Center hospitals and clinics, VA, or other affiliate entities. The Program Director is responsible for the admissions processes, review and selection following all NSHE, UNLV, School of Dental Medicine measures, in coordination with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Advanced Education. The Program Director ensures residents (advanced education students) comply with all previously mentioned protocols, quality assurance, and professional standards set forth within NSHE, UNLV, and the School of Dental Medicine. The position provides the administrative association and link between the predoctoral and advanced education program. The Program Director serves as a role model and contributes to a professional work environment, fostering the values of an inclusive, and diverse resident, staff, and faculty population.
PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE UNLV School of Dental Medicine, the only accredited dental school in Nevada, opened its doors during fall 2002 offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree to an initial cohort of 75 students. Today, the school receives more than 1,800 applications for an available 82 seats within its pre‑doctoral program; it also offers eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs; conducts biomedical research within 4,000 square feet of laboratory space; hosts continuing education classes to industry professionals; leads multiple community outreach programs; and has more than 70,000 patient visits per year.
The School of Dental Medicine’s education programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and have maintained that status since 2002.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Five (5) years of management experience, ten (10) years of related and supervisory experience.
Certificate of completion of a CODA‑accredited advanced education program in pediatric dentistry.
Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry, ACLS and must be eligible for licensure in Nevada. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use the campus values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our spirit.
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit the Veterans Webpage
EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov, or to both.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.
JOB CATEGORY Academic Faculty
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Assistant/Associate/Professor-In-Residence/Program Director Advanced Education Pediatrics, School of Dental Medicine [R0149632]
ROLE OF THE POSITION The Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry is a CODA‑accredited 24‑month postdoctoral education program that awards a Certificate of Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry. The Program Director is responsible for overall broad oversight of the program including the curriculum and its development, implementation, clinical operations, monitoring, assessment, reporting and evaluation as it relates to Pediatric Dentistry and in accordance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Program Director is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all UNLV School of Dental Medicine quality assurance measures and protocols, eHR (AxiUm) records audits, and coordinating similar compliance measures associated with affiliate, external rotation locations such as the University Medicine Center hospitals and clinics, VA, or other affiliate entities. The Program Director is responsible for the admissions processes, review and selection following all NSHE, UNLV, School of Dental Medicine measures, in coordination with the Assistant/Associate Dean for Advanced Education. The Program Director ensures residents (advanced education students) comply with all previously mentioned protocols, quality assurance, and professional standards set forth within NSHE, UNLV, and the School of Dental Medicine. The position provides the administrative association and link between the predoctoral and advanced education program. The Program Director serves as a role model and contributes to a professional work environment, fostering the values of an inclusive, and diverse resident, staff, and faculty population.
PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE UNLV School of Dental Medicine, the only accredited dental school in Nevada, opened its doors during fall 2002 offering a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree to an initial cohort of 75 students. Today, the school receives more than 1,800 applications for an available 82 seats within its pre‑doctoral program; it also offers eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs; conducts biomedical research within 4,000 square feet of laboratory space; hosts continuing education classes to industry professionals; leads multiple community outreach programs; and has more than 70,000 patient visits per year.
The School of Dental Medicine’s education programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and have maintained that status since 2002.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Five (5) years of management experience, ten (10) years of related and supervisory experience.
Certificate of completion of a CODA‑accredited advanced education program in pediatric dentistry.
Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry, ACLS and must be eligible for licensure in Nevada. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use the campus values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our spirit.
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit the Veterans Webpage
EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov, or to both.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.
JOB CATEGORY Academic Faculty
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