Academic Dentist & Clinical Educator

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a faculty role in the Department of Surgery focusing on general dentistry within an academic medical setting.

The candidate will supervise dental students and residents, deliver comprehensive patient care, and lead curriculum activities across lectures, seminars, and labs. A strong commitment to equity and interdisciplinary collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited USA dental school and an AEGD or GPR
• Current unrestricted Virginia State Dental License
• Minimum 15 yrs of clinical practice experience in general dentistry
• Strong communication and team leadership skills, a commitment to academic dentistry
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Responsibilities

• Clinical Supervision and Mentorship. Be able to provide hands on guidance to dental students and residents during patient examinations, and treatment planning in the simulation lab and the clinic.
• Patient care. Provide a full range of general dentistry to include restorative, preventive, oral surgery, prosthodontics and endodontics.
• Curriculum delivery. Develop and deliver lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions on foundational and advanced topics in general dentistry.
• Evaluation & Assessment. Grade clinical competencies, practical assessments and examinations while providing constructive feedback to students and faculty.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

DDS or DMD from CODA USA dental school

AEGD or GPR

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA, invites applications for a faculty role in the Department of Surgery focusing on general dentistry within an academic medical setting.

The candidate will supervise dental students and residents, deliver comprehensive patient care, and lead curriculum activities across lectures, seminars, and labs. A strong commitment to equity and interdisciplinary collaboration is required.