Assistant Professor of Orthodontics

Case; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland seeks a full-time faculty member in Orthodontics at the assistant professor rank. Base salary is $150,000 with potential for supplemental income through the orthodontic faculty practice.

Responsibilities include staffing the resident and DMD clinic and teaching residents and students. The position supports teaching, research, patient care, service, and quality improvement, with opportunities for growth and leadership within

Qualifications

• DMD/DDS or equivalent required.
• Eligibility for an Ohio dental license or Ohio Teaching license.
• Preferred: CODA-accredited orthodontic residency.
• Board certification or in process by AB Orthodontics.
• Demonstrated potential for future leadership and academic dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Staff the resident and DMD clinic and provide didactic teaching for residents and dental students.
• Develop a focused research plan aiming for national prominence within 7 years.
• Participation in the faculty practice is optional and may generate supplemental income.
• Support institutional missions in teaching, research, patient care and quality improvement.

Skills

Orthodontic residency training

Board certification

Leadership potential

Education

DMD/DDS or equivalent

Ohio dental license or Ohio Teaching license

Job description

Case Western Reserve University: School of Dental Medicine (FAC): Department of Orthodontics (FAC)

Location

School of Dental Medicine

Open Date

Aug 01, 2026

Description

The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is searching for a Full-Time (100% FTE) faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at the rank of assistant professor in the tenure track. Salary and rank will commensurate with qualifications and experience. The annual starting base salary range for this position is $150,000.

Case Western Reserve University considers factors such as, (but not limited to), the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer quality, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

In addition to the faculty base salary, this position includes the opportunity to generate supplemental income through participation in the orthodontic faculty practice plan.

University employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Responsibilities will include staffing the resident and DMD clinic and didactic teaching for residents and dental students.

Developing a focused research plan that will propel the candidate to national prominence within 7 years.

Participation in the faculty practice is optional and can be a significant source of supplemental income.

Candidates should commit to the institutional missions in teaching, research/scholarly activity, patient care, service, and organizational quality improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• DMD/DDS or equivalent
• Eligibility for an Ohio dental license or an Ohio Teaching license

The preferred candidate will:

• Have orthodontic residency training from a CODA-accredited program.
• Have board certification, (or in process), by the American Board of Orthodontics
• Demonstrate the potential for future administrative achievement and leadership roles in academic dentistry.
• Demonstrate the potential for future research and development with the potential to attract extramural funding.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.