Assistant/ Associate Professor, Periodontology

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry seeks a faculty member in Periodontics to lead clinical and didactic teaching while engaging in research and scholarly activity. This role focuses on graduate and predoctoral education and advancing patient care within a supportive academic environment.

The appointee will participate in strategic planning, mentor students, and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• D.D.S./D.M.D. from CODA-accredited school or equivalent.
• Advanced Periodontics program completed from CODA-accredited program.
• Board Certification in Periodontics.
• Ability to obtain Oregon Dental License and moderate sedation certification.
• Experience in teaching, research, service, patient care and academic management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in education of advanced dental education students and maintain scholarly activity.
• Engage in clinical and didactic teaching at graduate and predoctoral levels.
• Contribute to dental research and strategic planning activities.
• Provide direct patient care within the department.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance teaching and patient care missions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D. CODA-accredited

Advanced Periodontics program CODA

Board Certification in Periodontics

Oregon Dental License & sedation certification (or ability to obtain)

BLS from AHA

Job description

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry

Function/Duties of Position

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor): Yota Stathopoulou, D.D.S., D.M.D., Ph.D., Division Head

The duties of this position include: Participation in the education of advanced education and dental students, establishment and maintenance of a program of scholarly activity. Specific responsibilities will focus on clinical and didactic teaching at the graduate and predoctoral level, participating in dental research, participating in strategic planning activities, and providing direct patient care.

Required Qualifications

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a CODA accredited school or equivalent


• Completion of advanced education program in Periodontics from a CODA accredited program


• Board Certification in Periodontics


• Ability to obtain Oregon Dental License and moderate sedation certification


• Experience in teaching, research, service, patient care, and academic management, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are preferred


• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process

Additional Details

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Why apply to OHSU?

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