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Director, Community Service Learning Center, Lillington

INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.

The Director of General Dentistry (Faculty Dentist) at a Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) of the School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University, is a full-time faculty member who will provide leadership and supervision of all educational and clinical activities in the Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) while providing a full range of general dentistry services in an underserved community. The Director works within the School’s Office of Extramural Clinical Practices, Clinical Affairs, Academic Affairs, and in collaboration with the offices of Business and Financial Affairs, Dental Education and Informatics, and General Dentistry to support all of the School’s programs and initiatives. Additionally, the Director works closely with other local, state, and regional healthcare organizations to provide information and services related to the CSLC.

The responsibilities include oversight of the clinical operations, both as a provider and as a mentor to dental students and Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residents. The Director provides primary dental care to eligible patients, maintains and establishes clinical protocols consistent with the standard of care, and works with the business manager by providing leadership in the establishment and direction of a quality assurance program and adherence to infection control standards in the CSLC. The Director will also provide leadership in ensuring the CSLC is a state-of-the-art dental educational and care delivery facility. Responsibilities also include management of all clinically-related patient matters and management of paid and volunteer clinical faculty.

Additional specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Working with the Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices and the Director of Community Dental Practices in the development and supervision of a CSLC.

Providing high-quality dental care to the patients at the CSLC, directly and while supervising students and residents.

Guiding patient referrals and follow-up with appropriate personnel.

Collaborating with other healthcare providers in the clinical setting.

Working with the Department Chair of General Dentistry and Director of the AEGD Program to facilitate and ensure consistency in clinical education and evaluation of fourth-year students and AEGD residents assigned to the CSLC.

Mentoring AEGD residents and fourth-year dental students and supervising their clinical education and community service activities.

Working with faculty to design and maintain quality/performance standards for patient care and development of operational and financial goals.

Working with the Business Manager and appropriate school personnel to develop and execute the annual budget that pertains to the CSLC so as to assure its financial sustainability.

Supporting the Director of Community Dental Practices and the CSLC Business Manager in the process of staff recruitment, retention, and mentoring.

Ensuring ongoing compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.

Participating in faculty meetings and designated dental school activities is required of all full-time faculty members.

Maintaining current dental skills and practicing general dentistry consistent with the philosophy of the school.

Identifying solutions to local access to healthcare needs and coordinating community/regional outreach and health promotion programs.
Working closely with all School of Dental Medicine faculty and staff to ensure that the CSLC is a vibrant and integral part of the dental school.

Acting as an ambassador for the school while actively participating in local community/regional programs and events.

This position reports directly to the Director of Community Dental Practices of the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience

Earned Doctorate in Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery or equivalent
Demonstrated administrative experience
Record of teaching effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty members, administrators, and students
Current SoDM Faculty

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

NC Dental License

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Advanced education in dentistry (preferably AEGD, GPR, or military comprehensive dentistry residency).
Five years’ experience in the practice of general dentistry and/or a dental educational environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dental educational/clinical environment.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with interested organizations, agencies, and individuals.
Demonstrated experience in providing dental treatment for underserved populations.
Demonstrated experience in building teams to identify problems and develop solutions.

License or Certification Required by the Department

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 (noting contact information)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Two to three original letters of recommendation are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of recommendation submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of recommendation not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to:

Nancy Blackmon (PN SoDM-LI)
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834

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.

Job Open Date

04/28/2026

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

05/13/2026

Rank Level

Not Applicable

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92822

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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

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