Assistant/Associate Professor - General Dentistry

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Omaha seeks a motivated individual for a tenure-track position in the Department of General Dentistry. The candidate will support the school’s dental curricula, particularly in preclinical courses and the clinic. Required qualifications include a DDS or DMD degree and strong organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to join a dedicated faculty committed to excellence in dental education.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or eligibility to obtain one is required.
• Successful completion of National Board Dental Examination (Parts I and II).

Responsibilities

• Support the didactic and clinical curricula of the school.
• Assist in preclinical courses and labs in addition to the clinic.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

DDS or DMD degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or certificate in Operative Dentistry

NBDE Part I & II or INBDE completed

Master’s in Operative Dentistry or Dental Materials; AEGD/GPR certificate

Job description

Creighton University School of Dentistry is seeking a motivated individual to support the didactic and clinical curricula of the school, including patient services through the School’s pre‑doctoral clinic model.

This 12‑month tenure‑track position will work with a team of dedicated faculty who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource in the dental profession. Responsibilities include supporting the delivery of the curriculum, notably in the preclinical courses and labs in addition to the clinic.

Primary appointment will be in the Department of General Dentistry. Academic rank and salary will be based upon qualifications. This is a teaching‑research clinical sciences, tenure‑track position. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree or an equivalent degree from an international program combined with an ADA‑accredited certificate of completion from an applicable specialty or postgraduate program.
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination prior to the date of hire.
• Candidates must possess an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or be eligible to obtain one and acquire credentialing from applicable third‑party payer systems.
• Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or certificate in Operative Dentistry or Dental Materials; or a Certificate from a postgraduate program in General Dentistry (AEGD/GPR); or a multi‑year general dentistry commitment as part of military service for the purpose of joining existing faculty in dental materials research and advanced restorative techniques, which may include digital dentistry applications.
• General dentists with significant experiential learning are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume

Additional Interview Materials (Optional)

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
• Letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education
• Formal presentation to faculty body as a sample of scholarly activity

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non‑discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.