Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Post Graduate Program Director - Department of Endodontics

Tufts University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston seeks an accomplished academic to serve as Program Director for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics. The role oversees recruitment, admission, didactic and clinical progress of residents, and the development and maintenance of the program curriculum with CODA standards.

The position includes collaboration with the Department Chair to recruit and calibrate full- and part-time faculty, supervise scholarly activity, clinical

Qualifications

• DMD/DDS degree from an accredited dental school.
• Certificate in Endodontics from an ADA-accredited school.
• Board certification by the American Board of Endodontics.
• Advanced degrees (PhD, DMSc, MMSc) are preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, including recruitment and admission of qualified applicants, and monitoring residents' didactic, clinical, and research progress.
• Develop and maintain the program curriculum and ensure adherence to CODA accreditation standards.
• Assist in recruitment and calibration of full- and part-time faculty with the Department Chair.
• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to dental students and residents, lead scholarly activities, and engage in community service.

Skills

Board certification in Endodontics

Education

DMD/DDS degree from an accredited dental school

Certificate in Endodontics from an ADA-accredited school

Advanced degrees (PhD/DMSc/MMSc) preferable

Job description

Tufts University: Tufts School of Dental Medicine: Department of Endodontics

Location

Boston, MA

Open Date

Sep 01, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Assistant Professor: Minimum $116,000.00, Midpoint $145,000.00, Maximum $174,000.00

Associate Professor: Minimum $135,000.00, Midpoint $180,000.00, Maximum $225,000.00

Description

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics at TUSDM provide quality, comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, TUSDM promotes health and educational programs and conducts research on new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

The Program Director oversees all aspects of the Advanced education Program in Endodontics including the recruitment and admission of highly qualified applicants; the didactic, clinical and research progress of the residents; the development and maintenance of the program-specific curriculum; and the adherence to CODA accreditation standards.

In addition, in concert with the Department Chair they will assist in the recruitment and calibration of full- and part-time faculty. This faculty position has an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the individual. The primary responsibility of this position would be to serve as a Graduate Program Director for the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics at the School of Dental Medicine Other responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction of dental students and residents, scholarly activities, and community service. The applicant must be eligible for a Massachusetts dental license.

Qualifications

Required

• A DMD/DDS degree from an accredited dental school, or equivalent
• A Certificate in Endodontics from an ADA-accredited school, or equivalent
• The candidate must be Board certified by the American Board of Endodontics.

Preferable

• Advanced degrees (PhD, DMSc, MMSc) are preferable but not required.

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