Associate Professor- Full-Time Faculty

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time appointment stream faculty position in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction, curriculum development, research supervision, and service.

Leadership opportunities such as graduate program director may be available, with UDHS faculty practice expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain PA licensure for clinical practice.
• DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent with Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Board certification or eligibility for certification is required or anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Didactic and clinical instruction of residents and dental students.
• Curriculum development and program policy implementation.
• Research supervision and scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Education

DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent

Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry

MS/PhD or advanced degrees

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time appointment stream faculty position in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level.

Qualified candidates must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate license for clinical practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; have a DDS/DMD or foreign equivalent; have a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from a CODA-accredited program; be board certified or eligible for certification; have developed an area of clinical excellence; and have proven administrative experience. Favorable consideration will be given to those with leadership skills, additional expertise, and training credentials such as a dual specialty certification, MS, PhD, fellowship qualification, or other advanced degrees. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic and clinical instruction of residents and dental students, curriculum development, implementation of program policies, research supervision, scholarly activities, and service. Leadership opportunities to serve as a graduate program director may be available for qualified candidates. Participation in University Dental Health Services (UDHS) faculty practice is expected.

The University of Pittsburgh is a top-tier public research institution and is currently ranked 3rd among United States universities in NIH funding. The Schools of the Health Sciences propel scientific discovery and clinical innovation to educate and prepare future researchers, physicians, and healthcare providers and administrators for 21st-century careers.

The School of Dental Medicine is a proud part of the Schools of the Health Sciences and has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners, researchers, and educators in our region, across the country, and even around the world since 1896. The School’s mission is to improve oral health through teaching, research, and service. Representatives of Pitt Dental Medicine are expected to embody and display the Values which include service, passion for excellence, professionalism and integrity, leadership, collaboration, and humanism.

Pitt Dental Medicine is located on the University's main campus in Pittsburgh, contiguous with the other five health science schools. The School’s general dental clinics and 11 specialty clinics play an integral role in improving the oral health of the patient population of southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. As part of the clinical practice and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh, the practitioner will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, innovators, and investigators from around the world and become part of a vibrant community of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their chosen field and in the lives of others.

Dent Med-Pediatric Dentistry

Assignment Category

• Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation