Assistant Professor - Practice

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio, invites applications for an Assistant Professor - Endodontics to join its renowned Endodontics program. The successful candidate will contribute to education, patient care, and scholarly activity.

The role involves supervising dental students, triaging emergency patients, and delivering endodontic treatment in the clinic, with emphasis on professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited program in endodontics.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited advanced education program in endodontics.
• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Endodontics.
• Preference for candidates with an MS, PhD, EdD, or other advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental students in evaluating and triaging emergency patients and developing treatment plans.
• Supervise and assist dental students in providing endodontic treatment in the endodontic clinic.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

DDS/DMD

CODA-accredited Endodontics program

Board certification or eligibility

MS/PhD/EdD (advanced degree)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Practice Department: Dentistry | Endodontics

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration among members of various education, research, service, and cultural communities. A willingness to serve as a role model and advocate for the ideals of professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.

Job Duties

• supervising dental students evaluating and triaging emergency dental patients and making treatment plans for these patients.
• Supervising/helping dental students providing endodontic treatment to patients in the endodontic clinic.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Candidates must have a DDS/DMD or equivalent degree and completion of a CODA-accredited advanced education program in endodontics.

Three years of practice experience to be qualified in this position.

Must be eligible for a regular or limited teaching license by the Ohio State Dental Board.

Information on state dental licensure is available at www.dental.ohio.gov/licensinginfo.stm.

Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Endodontics is also required.

Desired: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in dental education and an MS, PhD, EdD, or other advanced degree.

Salary

The budget for this position is up to $2,550. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Benefits

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources.

Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Employer Information

The College As Ohio's first state-supported dental school, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has embraced its public purpose of educating exceptionally capable and compassionate dental hygiene and dental professionals, providing care to patients, conducting cutting-edge research, and serving the community. The divisions offer both patient care services and academic programs, allowing dentists to train as specialists. Also, our Outreach and Engagement activities include over 60 active programs and more than 42 extra mural sites, which continue to expand. The College of Dentistry provides comprehensive patient care in an unparalleled learning environment with internationally recognized faculty and a supportive network of alumni and friends. In addition, our research programs provide students another dimension beyond classroom and clinical education. Students and faculty members are able to participate in both clinical and laboratory research in areas such as dental materials science, oral and maxillofacial pathology, hard tissue biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and immunology. By any measure, our success is growing, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.

The University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world.

Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here. In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.

Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC. Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here.

Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Location and Hiring Details

Location: Postle Hall (0024) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 2 Shift: First Shift

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Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education.

We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.

As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment.

If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.