Lead the Future of Dentistry at 

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Dentistry and Director of our General Practice Residency (GPR) Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of dental education and patient care in a thriving academic medical center.

About the GPR Program:

Our one-year GPR program welcomes five residents annually, offering a robust and diverse clinical experience. Unlike programs focused solely on emergencies, our residents provide comprehensive patient care at the Jane Booker Family Health Center, conveniently located near the hospital. Residents benefit from:

• Collaboration with a diverse team of dental specialists.
• Tailored training to address individual areas of interest and growth.
• Experience with operating room procedures under general anesthesia.
• Opportunities to schedule patients with specialists in all areas of dentistry.

Chair Responsibilities:

As Chair, you will lead the Department of Dentistry, overseeing all aspects of the residency program, faculty, and clinical operations. This includes:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Oversee resident recruitment, training, and evaluation. Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and residents.
• Clinical Excellence: Provide direct patient care (minimum half-day per week) and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based dental care.
• Program Administration: Manage the departmental budget, develop business plans, and lead quality improvement initiatives. Maintain CODA accreditation for the GPR program.
• Medical Staff Engagement: Actively participate in medical and dental staff activities, including credentialing, education, resource management, and quality improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with the CMO, hospital President, referring providers, and other departments.

Qualifications:

• DDS/DMD degree and eligibility for New Jersey licensure.
• Completion of an accredited GPR program.
• Minimum two years of post-GPR experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CODA accreditation.
• Interest in special needs patients, implant restorative dentistry, clinical research, and operating room experience.

Contact Information
For immediate consideration please submit a letter of interest and CV to:
Ashley Strac, MSM
Physician Recruiter
Physician Recruitment and Advanced Providers
C: 848-332-2841 Email: ashley.strac@hmhn.org
W: HackensackMeridianHealth.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. 

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.