Assistant/Associate Professor - Oral Surgery

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Nebraska seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor to lead the Oral Surgery department. The role includes overseeing curricular content, delivering comprehensive dental education, and performing administrative duties. Candidates should have a DDS or DMD and an unrestricted Nebraska Dental License. This tenure-track position offers an opportunity to influence dental education in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an ADA CODA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination.
• Unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s curricular content.
• Participate in delivering the didactic, laboratory, and clinical curriculum.
• Perform administrative duties as Chair.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

DDS or DMD from an ADA CODA-accredited institution

Unrestricted Nebraska Dental License

Job description

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor - Oral Surgery and Chair, Creighton University School of Dentistry. The Chair will oversee the department’s curricular content and participate in delivering the didactic, laboratory, and clinical curriculum within the pre-doctoral clinic model. The role includes administrative duties and service in support of the department, school, and university.

The 12-month, tenure-track Clinician Educator position will work with a team of faculty to build on a legacy of excellence in dental education and expand capacity as a national resource in the dental profession. Primary appointment is in the Department of Oral Surgery. Academic rank and salary will be based on qualifications. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university.

Responsibilities

• Oversee currency of the department’s curricular content.
• Participate in delivery of the didactic, laboratory, and clinical curriculum within the pre-doctoral clinic model.
• Perform administrative duties and service in support of the department, school, and university as Chair.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance educational programs and resources.

Qualifications

Required

• DDS or DMD from an ADA CODA-accredited institution or equivalent with an ADA CODA-accredited certificate in Oral Surgery; or a DDS/DMD with CODA-accredited post-graduate training in Advanced General Dentistry or demonstrated oral surgery experience deemed commensurate with post-graduate training.
• Successful completion of Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or Integrated National Board Dental Examination prior to hire date.
• Unrestricted Nebraska Dental License or eligibility to obtain one, and credentialing from applicable third-party payer systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred

• Specialty certificate in Oral Surgery from an ADA CODA-accredited program.
• CODA-accredited post-graduate certificate in General Dentistry (AEGD/GPR) or equivalent military dentistry experience with teaching support of oral surgery curriculum.
• Prior full-time or >50% dental academic position with teaching experience in oral surgery curriculum.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. The Complete Application Must Include: Cover Letter, CV or Resume.

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume

If called for an interview, candidates may be asked to provide:

• Original academic transcripts
• Letters of recommendation (at least two addressing teaching ability)
• Statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education
• Sample scholarly activity for a formal faculty presentation

About Creighton University

The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in a premier clinical learning environment and is part of Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha offers a vibrant metropolitan community in the Heartland of the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Creighton University is committed to 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 protected status. Policies are administered without unlawful discrimination.