Associate Professor in Prosthodontic

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

Job summary

An educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Associate Professor in Prosthodontics to deliver high-quality academic and clinical instruction. Responsibilities include supervising comprehensive prosthodontic care, maintaining a research agenda, and participating in university committees. Preferred candidates will have DDS/BDS and PhD in Prosthodontics, teaching experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative academic environment.

Qualifications

• DDS or BDS degree and MS or postgraduate specialty qualification in Prosthodontics.
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Prosthodontics.
• Demonstrated commitment to scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures and seminars in prosthodontics.
• Supervise comprehensive prosthodontic care and mentorship.
• Maintain an active research agenda with measurable outputs.
• Participate in college and university committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical excellence in prosthodontics

Strong communication skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

DDS or BDS degree

PhD or equivalent in Prosthodontics

Job description

Associate Professor in Prosthodontic Jobs in Ajman, UAE

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.