Director of Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Position Summary: Yeshiva University announces its proposed new DDS program and is hiring new faculty and staff to support the school. The curriculum will integrate Digital Dentistry techniques to be taught by today’s dental thought leaders and master clinicians. The school plans to provide a unique 36-month dental education program through an innovative “Block” style curriculum, which will ensure in-depth learning and understanding. Please join this new and innovative proposed DDS program. The Director of Behavioral Sciences provides leadership for the development, implementation, integration, and continuous evaluation of the behavioral sciences curriculum within the predoctoral dental program. The role ensures that foundational principles from psychology, sociology, ethics, communication science, and cultural competence are incorporated throughout the educational program to prepare students to deliver patient-centered, ethical, and compassionate oral health care. The Director is responsible for ensuring that students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand patient behavior, communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, and address the psychosocial and...