Director of Oral and Facial Pain
- Location
- Hawthorne, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-18
Job description
Responsibilities
Clinical and didactic teaching at the pre- and post-DDS level, research activity, patient care at the Oral Facial Pain Center, and service.
The Director will provide and oversee the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex, chronic pain in the mouth, jaws, and face.
Directing course content with teaching in Oral Facial Pain, sleep dentistry & other curriculum content as determined by the Dean, Vice Dean, or Assistant Dean.
This represents a unique and challenging opportunity to become a leading facilitator in higher education in Orofacial Pain and interprofessional pain education, and to join a multidisciplinary team of pain clinicians in the delivery of care for patients suffering from chronic orofacial pain and comorbid pain conditions.
In addition, there is the exciting opportunity to collaborate in ongoing pain research in key areas ranging from pain neurobiology to translational pain medicine.
Miscellaneous tasks and duties as may be assigned by TCDM leadership.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), or equivalent degree required.
At least 5 years experience in the treatment and management of patients with oral facial pain required; experience in the clinical management of chronic orofacial pain conditions and dental sleep medicine preferred.
Certifications/Licensures
Dental License Registration required.
NPI Number required.
CPR Certification required.
NYS license required.
DEA Number required.
Certificate or higher level of training in Orofacial Pain required
Board eligible/certified.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of current imaging techniques and digital applications.
General administrative duties.
Strong attention to details.
Proven self-starter.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks.
Customer service and team-orientated.
A high degree of interpersonal competency: Professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion.
Overall business acumen, ethical decision making, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues.
Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines.
Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration, and matrix management skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal).
Travel
As needed
Working Conditions
Extensive Use of Computers.
Extensive time sitting and standing.
Donning of PPE.
Able to lift up to 5 lbs.
Able to assist patient transfer if need.
Maximum Salary
USD $185,436.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $148,348.00/Yr.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule