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Division Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, C...

Division Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, C...

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job Title Division Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Position Number 000925 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH SODM SURG Sci Management Department Homepage https://dental.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor Working Title Division Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with Qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Dentist) Organizational Unit Overview
The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success, and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry, and Foundational Sciences.
Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the rural populations of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.
Job Duties
The Division Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is responsible for leading the clinical programs related to the discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the School of Dental Medicine. The Division Director is also responsible for educating predoctoral dental students and advanced education residents (AEGD, GPR, and Pediatric Dentistry programs) in the discipline of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The Division Director is a faculty appointee in the Department of Surgical Sciences. The Department of Surgical Sciences also includes the disciplines of Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Periodontology, along with Emergency Dentistry.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Division Director reports directly to the Chair of Surgical Sciences. The Division and Department work in close collaboration with the other Departments (Foundational Sciences, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Dentofacial Orthopedics) and with the Offices of Clinical Affairs, Dental Education and Informatics, Educational Support and Faculty Development, Extramural Clinical Practices, Student Affairs, and Research to support the school's educational programs, initiatives, and mission. In addition, the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Division works closely with other Schools and Colleges of East Carolina University and other components of the University of North Carolina, as well as local/regional educational and clinical programs, including ECU Health Medical Center.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Division Director supports the development, implementation, and delivery of innovative curricula and instruction to dental students and residents at the School of Dental Medicine. The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Division Director actively participates in the delivery of patient care and the generation of new knowledge via research and scholarly activities. The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Division Director is committed to service and engagement at the local, State and/or national level.
Specific duties include:
Provision of instruction in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, general pathology, and pathophysiology to predoctoral dental students in didactic and clinical settings within a General Dentistry teaching model.
Assessment of student achievement of competencies (knowledge, values, and skills) expected of the independent general dentist (graduate), including the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal and osseous disorders.
Provision of instruction in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology to advanced education residents in interdisciplinary, didactic seminars and in the clinic.
Provision of patient care services, including the evaluation and management of patients with clinical manifestations of oral and systemic diseases, in Ross Hall clinics, Faculty Practice, Hospital Dentistry, the Community Service Learning Centers, and ECU Health, including the Leo Jenkins Cancer Center.
Participation in regular meetings of the Leo Jenkins Cancer Center's Head and Neck Cancer group.
Participation in SoDM outreach and service activities, specifically related to awareness, education, prevention, and management of oral diseases.
Overseeing, marketing, and managing the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology biopsy and teledentistry diagnostic services as components of the School's Faculty Practice and in full compliance with applicable governmental regulations (e.g., Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments or CLIA).
Working closely with the Department Chair, Course Directors, and the Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics to develop, implement, and deliver novel curricula to include active learning strategies and information technologies.
Assisting the Department Chair and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in continuous quality improvement and compliance efforts.
Conducting basic and/or clinical research, and other scholarly activities that will help qualify the candidate for appropriate promotion.
Service on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies, professional societies, and within the School, University and/or ECU Health Medical Center.
Preparation of accreditation and other program documentation as needed.
Broad knowledge of dental education and commitment to evidence-based teaching and practice.
Attending meetings and representing the School in internal and external venues as requested by the Department Chair or the Dean.
Performing other duties and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or the Dean.
A fixed-term or tenure track position is available at the title/rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP), which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b, 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.
Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
Completion of an advanced education program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Current residents in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology programs accredited by CODA are eligible for consideration if they will complete their program by the intended start of employment.
Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina.
Eligibility for credentialing with ECU School of Dental Medicine and ECU Health Medical Center.
Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (at the time of employment).
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
DDS, DMD, or equivalent dental degree.
Eligibility for dental licensure in North Carolina (a NC dental license must be secured prior to the first day of employment)
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
n/a
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References
Two original letters of recommendation are required for employment.
Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Ikramuddin Aukhil at aukhili23@ecu.edu
Additional Instructions to Applicant
  • In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
  • Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 12/16/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 01/15/2026 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90578 Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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ECU is the state’s leader and national trailblazer in distance education. Whether you want to finish what you started or start something new, East Carolina University offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in business, health care, education, technology, and other areas to give you the options you need to meet your objectives.

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