Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership:
  • Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Department of [Specify Department].
  • Mentor and guide faculty members in their teaching, research, clinical practice, and professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive academic environment.
  • Contribute to the overall strategic planning and development of the School/College of Dentistry.
• Teaching and Curriculum Development:
  • Design, develop, and deliver advanced dental courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Employ innovative and evidence-based teaching methodologies, including lectures, seminars, clinical instruction, and technology-enhanced learning.
  • Lead curriculum review, development, and evaluation processes to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with current best practices.
  • Supervise and mentor graduate student research and clinical activities.
• Research and Scholarship:
  • Conduct impactful and original research in a specialized area of dentistry.
  • Secure external research funding through grants and collaborations.
  • Publish extensively in high-impact, peer-reviewed dental and related journals.
  • Present research findings at national and international conferences.
  • Mentor faculty and students in research endeavors.
• Clinical Practice (if applicable):
  • Maintain an active clinical practice in a specialized area of dentistry, serving as a role model for students and colleagues and providing advanced patient care.
  • Foster partnerships with clinical agencies for student rotations and research opportunities.
  • Contribute to the advancement of dental practice through evidence-based initiatives and protocols.
• Service and Administration:
  • Serve on key school/college and university committees.
  • Provide leadership in departmental and school/college governance.
  • Participate in accreditation processes and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Engage in professional organizations and contribute to the dental profession at a national and international level.
  • Represent the School/College of Dentistry in relevant forums.