Assistant / Associate Professor Prosthodontic

Ajman University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time position in Prosthodontics. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, supervising clinical duties, and engaging in research activities. Candidates should possess a DDS or BDS degree along with a PhD in Prosthodontics, emphasizing clinical excellence and strong communication skills. The role focuses on high-quality education and research contributions to the field.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Prosthodontics required.
• DDS or BDS degree and MS or postgraduate specialty qualification in Prosthodontics necessary.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly productivity in peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures and clinical instruction.
• Supervise comprehensive prosthodontic care and mentorship.
• Maintain an active research agenda with measurable outputs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical excellence

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of prosthodontics

Education

DDS or BDS degree

PhD in Prosthodontics

Job description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Duties

Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, case-based learning, and clinical instruction across undergraduate, internship, residency, and postgraduate programs.

Provide advanced instruction in Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Prosthodontics, Digital Prosthodontics, and Aesthetic Dentistry.

Lead simulation laboratory training and preclinical skill development.

Adopt evidence-based pedagogy, integrating digital workflows, contemporary technological innovations, and clinical best practice.

Contribute to curriculum design, program review, CLO–PLO mapping, accreditation documentation, and continuous quality improvement (CQI).

Develop assessment blueprints, OSCE stations, rubrics, and competency-based evaluation aligned with international dental education standards.

2. Clinical Responsibilities

Supervise comprehensive prosthodontic care, including crowns, bridges, partial crowns, veneers, removable dentures (complete and partial), implant-supported restorations, occlusion management, and complex full-mouth rehabilitation.

Provide consultation and mentorship in advanced treatment planning, digital workflows, and interdisciplinary patient management.

Ensure strict adherence to infection control standards, patient safety protocols, risk-management practices, and institutional clinical governance policies.

Model clinical excellence, ethical conduct, and professionalism for learners and trainees across all levels of the academic and clinical programs.

3. Research & Scholarly Activity

Maintain an active research agenda with measurable outputs including publications, presentations, grants, and community-engaged research.

Supervise MClinDent, and/or DClinDent research theses, ensuring methodological rigor and ethical compliance.

Mentor postgraduate students in critical appraisal, study design, scientific writing, and dissemination of research.

Seek external funding and participate in intra- and inter-institutional collaborative research networks.

Align research activities with Ajman University strategic plan, UAE national health priorities, and global prosthodontic innovations. .

4. Administrative Duties

Participate in department, college, and university committees, including accreditation, curriculum, and research committees.

Contribute to Ajman University and College of Dentistry-related initiatives, community outreach, and continuing professional development programs.

Support strategic planning, quality assurance, and alignment with institutional and national accreditation standards.

Engage and support succession planning within the unit.

Qualifications & Requirements

DDS or BDS degree and MS or postgraduate specialty qualification in Prosthodontics.

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Prosthodontics.

Teaching experience preferred.

Clinical excellence and knowledge of prosthodontics and digital dentistry.

Demonstrated commitment to scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and the pursuit of competitive research grants.

Commitment to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and professional development.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Info

• Job Identification 345
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 07:24 AM
• Apply Before 05/30/2026, 08:00 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Ajman University, Ajman, 346, AE (On-site)