Hiring Department: UI Health – Mile Square Health Centers

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018772

Posting Close Date: June 7, 2023

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The director of this Postgraduate Program will work with the Department Head and be responsible for the development of the curriculum, staff development, administrative and accreditation needs for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program. This position will consult and work with other departments across Mile Square, the College of Dentistry and UI Health to ensure successful program implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assures program curriculum complies with and is consistent with the requirements for accreditation as set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.

Oversight of AEGD staff for the service line including but not limited to schedules, productivity, documentation, and other compliance responsibilities. Assist the Department Head in developing and meeting educational, accreditation and productivity expectations for the service line and interview, hire, orient, lead, mentor, and evaluate performance of staff and residents to meet departmental, programmatic, and organizational needs.

Examine or conduct diagnostic tests on patients and to provide information on general physical condition and provide dental treatments as a staff dentist.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

DMD or DDS from a CODA accredited dental college required.

Illinois license to practice dentistry or Illinois license eligible, with current DEA and Controlled Substance License.

Completion of a CODA Accredited AEGD or GPR residency program

Documented clinical experience in a community- based setting.

Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications 

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